Gear you will need for Adventure Racing

We at Storm Outdoors are specialists in lightweight camping equipment and get asked a lot by our adventure racing customers the best equipment to purchase to get the most performance in such a demanding activity.

So we'll start with the best lightweight weatherproof jackets we think you might want to consider, their overall performance in our humble opinion and the price you should expect to pay.

Adventure Racing Jacket

The Montane Featherlight H20 Jacket - windproof, waterproof and 100% breathable (according to the manufacturer) this jacket claims to be one of the lightest on the market.

We have tested this jacket in cool, wet conditions both walking and mountain biking and appreciated the jackets performance. The material feels at first somewhat flimsy but the actual strength of the jacket surpassed our expectations. The only downside is that the jacket comes with no hood which would have been appreciated in the very worst weather.

Its not bad value for money either coming in at just £60 in most places online.

Adventure Racing Pants

Now for trousers. Most adventure runners likely just need a decent set of lightweight quick drying trousers, again Montane raises its head above the parapet coming up with the following product (funny we're not biased, its just Montane is SUCH a good manufacturer). You can purchase lightweight waterproof trousers but they may prevent you running as fast as you like. From a safety point of view we recommend that you carry a set of lightweight waterproof trousers in your pack for the very worst weather.

So we think Montane Terra Lite pants work extremely well in wet and mountainous conditions. These lightweight technical pants performed well in the Lake District as well as on our recent charity trip to Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

Darren (Danger Daz we call him!) - our guest tester also rates them for use in hot, humid
condition too.

Breathable Base Layers for the Outdoors

Tops as a base layer are a must, needing to be wicken and highly breathable - cotton is an absolute no no! The most popular brands are from Helly Hansen or Lowe Alpine Dry Flo and usually priced between £25 and £40. These tops are designed to wick away sweat, keep the body dry when exercising hard.

Find breathable base layers online here.

Recommended X trainers for Adventure Racing

Finally your going to need a pair of cross trainers, light enough not to slow you down but tough enough to take a batter in the hills and mountains. For this reason Salomon's XA Pro X-trainers really do stand out, in our opinion they offer fantastic support and cushioning together with a gore tex waterproof lining - and all for just £90.

Adventure Racing should be fun, challenging and competitive. Investing in the best lightweight camping equipment will help you perform better, good enough perhaps to be the one holding the trophy at the end of the day!