Ultra Marathons

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geordiegirl Nov 2020 5:20pm, 23 Nov 2020 12,452 posts	0 geordiegirl Sorry misunderstood the Q
flanker Nov 2020 6:49pm, 23 Nov 2020 19,566 posts	0 flanker I've got the Alpkit Ti one. It's OK as a camping cup, but wouldn't use it for races - too bulky and the lid leaks too much to be any use. In terms of pack (and I can't see which you have gg as the link back on that page is now broken) if you've got the correct pockets on the front you should never have to take it off unless it's an emergency, a long CP stay, or you need a major clothing change. It took a bit of practice, but I can now get all I need for 50+ miles in the pockets of my UD vest. The only stuff in the back will be clothing, bivvy bag, first aid, emergency food, tracker, phone, etc. Stuff I'll hopefully not need. Not taking it on/off makes life a lot simpler and saves time, especially as you know exactly where everything will be. When it's dark and you're knackered not having to think about such mundane things is a real pleasure
geordiegirl Nov 2020 7:07pm, 23 Nov 2020 12,454 posts	0 geordiegirl Thanks flanker I think what I need to do is practice wearing it and taking food / drinks on a training run as I still don’t. Must be honest the marathon I did with it I managed well as there is a few pockets. Phone pocket on my leg and back pocket too so really I can probably survive for a week if I packed myself up. Heck I might like the t anyway and might get me used to carrying stuff. I don’t intend to have a lot of things but having them accessible would be nice.
NDWDave Nov 2020 7:09pm, 23 Nov 2020 13,281 posts	0 NDWDave I read this excellent blog by Andy Cole about waterproof jackets. Worth a read ajc-joggingon.blogspot.com
geordiegirl Nov 2020 7:11pm, 23 Nov 2020 12,455 posts	0 geordiegirl Oh here is the pack (forgot to put it on my list)
geordiegirl Nov 2020 7:12pm, 23 Nov 2020 12,456 posts	0 geordiegirl ratracestore.com
Sam Jelfs Nov 2020 7:34pm, 23 Nov 2020 807 posts	0 Sam Jelfs James Elson had a good video on YouTube, or maybe the centurion site, about packing for a 50/100 mile race
Rosehip Nov 2020 7:39pm, 23 Nov 2020 18,662 posts	0 Rosehip he didn't have a solid cup for hot drinks though in that, did he?
geordiegirl Nov 2020 7:48pm, 23 Nov 2020 12,457 posts	0 geordiegirl Oh I’ll have a look at that thanks Sam
NDWDave Nov 2020 7:51pm, 23 Nov 2020 13,284 posts	0 NDWDave I’ve always used the light my fire cup which is good enough for me. But I think some events won’t allow flexible cups for hot drinks The hydrapak “speed cup” and similar are awful. Just about passable for cold drinks and really dangerous for hot drinks. You might as well take a condom with you.