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GREAT GEAR GUIDE

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HOKA ONE ONE CHALLENGER ATR3

A versatile performer, this shoe excels in the mountains, on the roads, and everywhere in between. Page 53.

FIRST ASCENT X-TRAIL JACKET

The most lightweight and packable waterproof jacket ever made by First Ascent. Just 120g, it packs to the size of a fist. Page 53.

TRAILNUGGETS VARIOUS

Trailnuggets were created with the simple goal of creating delicious, healthy bars to fuel adventures. Page 50.

SALOMON S-LAB SHORT

Look good and feel confident in these high-performance running shorts, which weigh a ridiculously light 40g! Page 52.

SPOT GEN3

This satellite tracker allows your progress to be monitored remotely. Can also send SOS signals or contact messages at the touch of a button. Page 56.

THULE GUIDEPOST 75 LITRE

Guidepost hiking backpacks are durable and comfortable, with smart design for organising your gear. The range has four sizes. Page 56.

BROOKS PUREGRIT 6

Feel more connected than ever to the trail. Let your feet lead the way, with lightweight cushioning and rugged protection against rocky terrain. Page 54.

ULTIMATE DIRECTION ADVENTURE VESTA

Women’s specific racing vest, with carry capacity of 11.2 litres, designed by Jenny Jurek. Page 56.

TOMTOM ADVENTURER

This all-new stylish unit offers built-in heart rate monitoring, GPS, a barometer delivering altitude, 3D distance, speed, and pace. Page 56.

Enjoy the next seven pages of gear!

SUPERBAR I AM RAW

R19 | iamsuperbar.co.za

Superbar founder Christo Smeda is pretty super himself: the Ironman andSkyrun athlete designed these bars to pack lots ofprotein and good slow natural carbs into one light, easy-to-carry and eveneasier-to-unwrap slab of energy.Superbarsnot only taste great,but are 100% raw, have no artificial additives,and are gluten-, wheat-, and soy-free . Bestfor stashing in the pockets of your cycling shirt or running shorts . Free delivery within South Africa! Get 10% discount online with code Trail10.

TRAILNUGGETS ALMOND LEMON

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