Running in a lightweight DWR free waterproof coat

Aleks Wears Gravitas Across Europe

By David Hanney> 06 Feb 2017

Travelling light and fast and putting a waterproof through plenty of miles

Mountain Journal Entries

How to Survive the Winter Running Season

There's always a sense of satisfaction from forcing yourself outside into the dark, the damp and the cold. But sometimes that's all there is! Wi...

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October 27, 2021

Dressing for Winter Trail Running

As the days become shorter and the weather turns colder and wetter, heading out for a run can present more challenges than usual. However, with the...

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November 24, 2022

New to Trail Running: A Beginner's Comprehensive Kit List

So you want to get started in Trail Running but not sure what you will need. No fear, the beauty of running is in its simplicity – lace up some sho...

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June 18, 2021

Gift Guide for Runners

Whether your friend is a podcast plodder or a mountain marathon master, they know the endorphin rush from getting outdoors. For the most part, runn...

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November 22, 2021

Insulated Clothing Essentials for Winter Trail Running

Running winter trails can reveal snow-clad paths and serene frost-bitten forests. It can also mean sticky muddy paths and getting a good drenching,...

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October 01, 2023

Layering for spring trail and alpine running

Welcome to our spring trail running clothing guide, designed to reinvigorate your passion for hitting the trails as the days grow longer and nature...

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February 22, 2024

Making Clothes for Movement

When it comes to designing clothing for summer adventures, we’ve got one of the best jobs in the world. It starts with daydreaming about where we’r...

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August 17, 2020

Home Run

Katie is a good friend of Alpkit and here she tells us about why running in the Lake District is so good. A good fell runner once told me that most...

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February 25, 2023

Lakes Traverse 100km

Stu Taylor gives us an insight into his Lakes Traverse 100km, just 6 weeks after completing the Atlas Mountain race. “How long do you need to train...

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June 12, 2023

Prism One of the best Waterproof Head Torches for Running

Muddy Racer Liam Hallam regards the Alpkit Prism as a great option for runners, especially those tackling nighttime obstacle course races (OCRs). ...

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November 01, 2015

Outdoors Magic Rate Koulin Trail Tights

Featured, attractive and effective lightweight trail tight that’s great for cool, dry running days or lightweight walking use. You could climb in t...

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September 29, 2016

Nicky Spinks reviews the Laika and Gravitas

it is never out of that wash / dry / wear / repeat cycle Read the review

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February 06, 2017

Artlu rucksack on Outdoors Magic

It was designed with the Fell Running Association minimum kit list requirements in mind, which include a spare thermal layer, emergency blanket, pl...