Mountain Marathon Kit List

Mountain Marathon Kit List

Two days running in the hills, carrying everything you need whilst navigating your own route. Mountain Marathons are some of the worlds toughest races. It may not be fun all the time. But when you're done you're buzzing and can't wait to sign up for the next one. When it comes to packing for a mountain marathon, lightening your load is key. Here's our recommended kit list for Mountain Marathons.

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Tetri SHAKTETRI_tetri3 - action

Tetri

Geodesic backpacking tent: 2-person, 3-season, 3kg
$239.99

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Airo 120 alpkit airo 120 sleeping mat in black

Airo 120

Self-inflating sleeping mat: torso length, 3cm thick, 470g
$79.99

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Carbon Marathon Ultra Twins

Premium full carbon poles for ultra running and alpine trekking
$139.99

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Carbon Marathon Ultra Single

Premium full carbon pole for ultra running and alpine trekking
$84.99

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Qark qark head torch

Qark

580 lumen USB-C rechargeable head torch with adjustable beam width
$64.99

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alpkit jaran 2 tent Jaran 2 tent with fly

Jaran 2

Ultralight, twin porch backpacking tent: 2-person, 3-season, 2kg
$379.99

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alpkit ordos 2 ultralight 2 person tent in kelp green ordos 2 tent with fly

Ordos 2

Ultralight backpacking tent: 2-person, 3-season, 1.4kg
$339.99

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Jasper

Lightweight friction fire starter for quick and easy fire lighting
$17.49

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Adventure Nutrition - Pack N Go - Puddings Adventure Nutrition - Pack N Go - Puddings

Adventure Nutrition - Pack N Go - Puddings

Instant meal pouch with 600 calories for camping and trekking
$12.49

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Adventure Nutrition - Pack N Go - Veggie Mains Adventure Nutrition - Pack N Go - Veggie Mains

Adventure Nutrition - Pack N Go - Veggie Mains

Instant meal pouch with 600 calories for camping and trekking
$6.99

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Ultra 80 Yazan bikepacking in a lightweight backpacking tent with an ultralight PrimaLoft® sleeping bag - action - closed

Ultra 80

Ultralight, 2-season sleeping bag: 5°C limit, Primaloft® Gold fill
$259.99

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Ultra 120 A man sleeping in a bikepacking tent in an ultralight PrimaLoft® sleeping bag - action

Ultra 120

Ultralight, 3-season sleeping bag: 1°C limit, PrimaLoft® Gold fill
$289.99

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alpkit womens FKT boxer shorts boxers in tarmac black [[swatch_tarmac]]

FKT Boxers [Womens]

Soft, high-wicking and fast-drying polyester blend boxers
$22.49

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FKT Briefs [Womens]

Soft, high-wicking and fast-drying polyester blend briefs
From $14.99 $17.49

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Aiguille [Womens]

Technical trail skirt with comfortable inner shorts for running, hiking and fastpacking.
$59.99

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Gas Support Gas Support

Gas Support

Three-legged stand to provide stability on uneven ground
$12.49

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alpkit mytistax 2 titanium cookware for camping stoves MytiStax 2

MytiStax 2

Titanium 2 piece cooking set: one pot, one pan
$79.99

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MytiCafe

Titanium French press coffee pot with a 750ml capacity
$79.99

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alpkit vertex 125 carbon fibre folding tarp pole colapsible pole for camping - closed Vertex Tarp Pole

Vertex Tarp Pole

Ultralight folding tarp pole
$59.99

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alpkit tarp star 2 alpkit tarp star 2 walking pole tent tarp tent inner and outer

Tarpstar 2

Ultralight pyramid tarp tent for backpacking: 2-person, 3-season, as light as 500g
$309.99

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alpkit alpine trail trekking pole twins pair Alpine Trail Twins

Alpine Trail Twins

Pair of shock absorbing, snaplock walking poles to improve motion and reduce knee impact
$64.99

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Alpine Trail Single

Shock absorbing, snaplock walking pole to improve motion and reduce knee impact
$39.99

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alpkit tarp star 4 alpkit tarpstar 2 trekking pole tent tarp tent inner and outer

Tarpstar 4

Ultralight pyramid tarp tent for backpacking: 4-person, 3-season, as light as 771g
$379.99

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Griffon Half-Zip [Womens] Griffon Half-Zip [Womens]

Griffon Half-Zip [Womens]

Lightweight gridded microfleece for warmth without the bulk
From $44.99 $74.99

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Ultra 1 Ultra 1

Ultra 1

Ultralight bikepacking tent: 1-person, 2-3 season, sub 900g (2lb)
$459.99

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Soloist one person lightweight tent soloist in Mallorca - action

Soloist XL

Ultralight backpacking tent: 1-person XL, 3-season, 1.31kg
$259.99

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Nuun Sport Hydration Tablets Nuun Sport Hydration Tablets

Nuun Sport Hydration Tablets

Electrolytes tablet for exercise and on-the-go.
$12.49

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Gourdon 20L alpkit Gourdon 20 dry bag backpack in black

Gourdon 20L

20-litre waterproof backpack with bungee cords and mesh pockets
$54.99

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Smidge Repellent Spray / 30ml Smidge Repellent Spray / 30ml

Smidge Repellent Spray / 30ml

Midge and insect repellent spray, 8 hour protection, DEET-free
$9.99

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Salt Stick Electrolyte Fastchews Salt Stick Electrolyte Fastchews

Salt Stick Electrolyte Fastchews

Chewable electrolytes sweet for on-the-go.
$5.99

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Primus Winter Gas

Camping stove gas canister winter season fuel mix
From $7.99

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Gravitas [Mens] Gravitas [Mens]

Gravitas [Mens]

Ultralight and breathable waterproof 3-layer protection when moving fast and light
$0.00

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Gravitas [Womens] alpkit women's gravitas trail running jacket|hm

Gravitas [Womens]

Ultralight and breathable waterproof 3-layer protection when moving fast and light
$0.00

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Balance [Mens] Balance [Mens]

Balance [Mens]

Fully featured durable waterproof for all your outdoor activities
$0.00

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Balance [Womens] Balance [Womens]

Balance [Womens]

Fully featured durable waterproof for all your outdoor activities
$0.00

Mountain Marathon Kit List

Whether it's your very first Mountain Marathon or you're a well seasoned mountain running champion, one thing's for sure; you're not going anywhere if you don't meet the minimum kit requirements as set by the Fell Runners Association.

Don't panic though, we've got everything sorted in a nice neat collection so you don't have to think about it, but just so you know exactly what you need we've outlined the list below...

  1. Rucksack
  2. Insulated sleeping bag
  3. Survival bag
  4. Waterproof jacket (with hood) and over-trousers
  5. Full length trousers/tights/leggings (not cotton)
  6. T-shirt/base layer (not cotton)
  7. Long sleeved midlayer (not cotton)
  8. Hat & gloves
  9. Torch
  10. Compass & whistle
  11. Watch
  12. Waterproof pen/pencil
  13. Tent
  14. Stove & fuel
  15. Food (for 2 days plus emergency rations)
  16. Plasters and bandage

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