![]() They stayed on and were very comfortable, which is all we could have asked. Unlike other sandals, the Lunas are made specifically for epic adventuring, including running and ultras. Sandals seem like a crazy idea for a jungle trek, but after day 3 of being on our feet for the greater part of the race, we were all sporting some serious blisters! The Luna Sandals provided some amazing relief and a chance to dry our feet out while still being able to trek and move forward. (More info: Gator Bush Machete.) Luna Sandals All this makes the Gator our machete of choice and a top of the list item for jungle gear. This one has a stout, 18.9″ blade, overall light weight of 18.7 oz, and a comfortable handle with Greber Gator grip tape. We actually started to look forward to the wild dense jungle, as the front person could take out some aggression while breaking trail! Unlike other machetes that are heavy and start to dull after a couple uses, this one swung, sliced and lasted throughout all of our long jungle treks. A few times it was truly the only way to make forward progress. Our favorite flavor was “hot,” as it kept us awake during the night! ( $40 for a sampler pack) Gerber Gator Bush Macheteįirst of all, who doesn’t like an excuse to bring a machete with them in a race? This machete allowed us to break our own trail, rather than constantly getting caught up in the thorny vines. It was a coveted item in the food bags for sure, only broken out for special times like the top of the next peak, halfway through the leg, and in transition areas for a hit of protein and needed salt. We would actually suck on each piece to get the most out of what we had. ![]() The salty, grass-fed chunks of moist beef helped us replenish electrolytes, and the flavor kept us happy rather than thirsty like some dry jerkies we’ve tried. This jerky kept us alive in some dire times in the jungle. ( Men: Sandfly Pant - $80 Breezr Shirt - $85 Women: Damselfly pant - $80 Breezr Shirt - $85) Sweetwood Jerky ![]() The active ingredient in the garment is permethrin, an invisible and odorless repellent that is guaranteed to last the life of the garment. Instead we were able to just cover everything up with our insect shield gear and get some solid sleep. We were relieved and excited to be able to just pass out in the middle of the jungle and not have to douse ourselves with deet to keep the bugs away. An insect-repelling treatment combined with the UPF protection and light weight fabric made these pants and shirt stand out against any other trekking garments we have used. These pants and shirt saved us from being (as one local guy explained to us) “raped” by the mosquitos and exposed to the intense sun. Exofficio Bugs Away Damselfly Pants And Breezr Shirt Last month, Team YogaSlackers raced in the Adventure Racing World Championships in Brazil, a week-long event through jungles and swamps. Here’s a breakdown and roundup review of the gear that got them through. Constant use over days in the wilds, in extremely harsh conditions, leads to the ultimate testing environment. Hat or buff that covers the entire head.Adventure racing puts gear through the wringer like no other outdoors sport. ![]() Please visit the race website to check you have all items on the list of mandatory gear. Reusable Collapsible Soft water cup is required for liquid refreshments: for environmental reasons, cups will not be provided at the refreshment stations for fluid replacement.This includes a long sleeves waterproof jacket. It is however recommended to check the weather forecast in order to adjust the equipment accordingly.Ī weather bulletin will be published the evening before the race.įor the « EXTREME » race, the rules and regulations of Skyrunner World Series apply. Each competitor is responsible to evaluate what he/she must take along. The Race Committee does not impose any compulsory equipment except for the « EXTREME » race. – Compulsory Gear for the Matterhorn Ultraks «EXTREME» 1 ANTONIOLI DANIEL – ITALY – M30 – 3:30:15Ģ MATHYS CHRISTIAN – SWITZERLAND – M30 – 3:30:35ģ DRAGOMIR DENISA IONELA – ROU – W1 – 4:27:36 ![]()
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