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Montane Podium Pull-On Smock & Pants REVIEW – lightweight waterproof jacket & trousers (Total 210g!)
This is my review of the Montane Podium Pull-On Smock & Pants, a set of ultra lightweight waterproof jacket & trousers that weigh just under 210g combined! What waterproofs are you currently wearing and how much do they weigh? Let me know in the comments below...
Scott Supertrac RC 2 review (grippy trail, mountain & ultra running shoe)
This is my review of the Scott Supertrack RC 2 super grippy trail running shoes for trail, mountain and ultra running races. I really like them a lot but there is one quite major downside to the fit for my shape of foot. I've managed to tweak them so I can wear them...
Ultimate Direction Race Vest / Vesta 5.0 running pack REVIEW (2 reasons why I wouldn’t buy one)
I've been using the Ultimate Direction Race Vest / Vesta 5.0 running pack (ladies fit) for a couple of months now and I've come to the conclusion that I still prefer my Camelbak Ultra Pro 7L (ladies fit size S) pack for the 2 reasons I cover in this film. Scroll...
Introducing Harrier – NEW trail & ultra running brand (great value running packs, poles & more)
We chat to Harrier founder Kate McKenzie about why and how she started this new great value trail and ultra running brand, what products are available and the design process behind them, and what her plans are for the future. https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/ Kate...
COROS Apex GPS watch review – best watch for trail & ultra runners? (5 reasons to buy & 3 niggles)
Howdie folks this is my Coros Apex GPS watch review for trail & ultra runners. It's one of the best right now so I am sharing 5 good reasons to buy this watch, and also 3 slight niggles that weren't deal-breakers for me - but they might be for you? Let me know...
BEST RUNNING POLES (top 5 review) Leki, Black Diamond, Ultimate Direction, Mountain King, Harrier
Top 5 best running poles for 2020 here for trail and ultra runners, adjustable and fixed length z-poles including the Black Diamond Distance Z, Leki Micro Trail Vario, Mountain King Trail Blaze Carbon Skyrunner, Ultimate Direction FK Ultra and Harrier Helvellyn...
What am I testing? – NEW Spring & Summer trail & ultra running gear (LIVE CHAT)
Currently in the kit testing pipeline we have a quick first look and first thoughts on the super light Montane Podium waterproof jacket and trousers, the OMM Waterproof Skirt, the COROS Apex GPS watch, the body-mapped mesh Camelbak Zephyr, the new Ultimate Direction...
Best MULTI-TERRAIN trail running shoe 2020 (Salomon, Inov-8, La Sportiva, Dynafit, Altra, Hoka)
Dave Taylor from Fell Running Guide reviews 6 of the best trail running shoes for all different types of terrain from grass to mud to rocks and a little bit of road thrown in. Which will he award the Wild Ginger Running Best in Test award to? Watch until the end...
Trail & ultra running Q&A – training worries & adaptions during coronavirus (COVID-19 SPECIAL)
Welcome! Welcome to the Wild Ginger Running Q&A, this is the show where I answer your questions about trail and ultra running, live on YouTube. (Scroll down for links to other useful resources/films/gear that get mentioned) https://youtu.be/ljn8COh5wjQ Questions...