Essential kit

Given the changeable Scottish weather and the remote nature of parts of the route there is a mandatory kitlist for the Glasgow-Edinburgh Ultramarathon. Below are some tried and tested lightweight items of gear. Drop bags can be left at the start of the race and be collected at CP2 (Falkirk Wheel) if you want to stash extra food, a change of socks and some snacks. Remember that items on the mandatory kitlist must be carried at all time.

Mandatory kit for the G2E

• waterproof jacket
• head torch
• space blanket
• water bottle/hydration system
• mobile phone

Suggested items

• hat
• gloves
• watch
• spare clothing
• backpack/bumbag
• basic medical kit (containing antiseptic cream, plasters etc.)
• snacks & energy food

Tried and tested gear

Waterproof jackets

• OMM kamleika race smock. Soft, stretchy, water- and windproof
• Gore Air Jacket . One of many quality products from GORE
• Montane Featherlite Marathon Jacket – Cheap and light

Head torch

• Petzl E+lite (28g). Incredibly lightweight, wrap it around your wrist and forget about it until you need it.

Water bottle/hydration system

• Inov8 H20 Bladder and Race Pro 4 pack. Ergonomic design with horizontal bladder
• Source Hydration Widepack. Fantastic bladders easy to refill, removeable hose and antimicrobial treatment to keep them gunk-free. Great value for money too.
• Camelbak, large number of bladder/bottle options
• Platypus

If you would like to recommend gear that has worked in the past just let us know.