Running and trail equipment

Running requires more than just shoes: with the right gear, a long run becomes easier to manage.

This page leads to the families of runners and hikers: headwear, accessories, bags, electronics, care and massage. Each family has its own page, with its filters.

Where to start when getting equipped

Start with your typical outing. An hour of running around your home doesn’t require much: a headband or beanie depending on the weather, a watch to track your pace. Once the outing exceeds two hours, you also need to drink and carry something to eat, so a bag or a hydration vest is essential.

The categories to explore

Textiles: headbands, beanies, gloves, and neck gaiters to keep warm.
Accessories: sunglasses, water bottles, and trekking poles.
Luggage: backpacks, sports bags, and hydration packs.
Electronics: smartwatches, fitness bands, and sensors.
Protection and care and massage for recovery.

Running on roads or in the mountains: what changes

On the road, the gear stays light: you take just a few things and drink at a fountain. In trail running or hiking, autonomy becomes more important. You’ll add a bag, poles for steep climbs, and sunglasses that protect against the sun at altitude.

Choosing a brand through the sub-pages

Each sub-page has its own Brand filter. Open the category that interests you, then check the brands that you trust: the suggested list always corresponds to what’s in that category without mixing with others.

Good deals for smart shopping

Check the new arrivals to find the latest items, and the special offers for discounted products. The equipment clearance and the Black Friday equipment complete the list, along with the page equipment deals.

Equipping a beginner without getting it wrong

The first instinct is to buy too much. A beginner doesn’t need everything: a suitable outfit for the season, a pair of sunglasses if the sun is an issue, and that’s already good. Add the rest when your practice tells you what’s missing: a growing thirst, a bouncing phone, a knee that aches.

Preparing for a mountain outing

For a day at altitude, the list gets longer. Plan for a bag big enough for a jacket, water, and snacks, poles if the elevation gain is significant, a watch or GPS to guide you, and sunglasses for the sun. The luggage, accessories, and electronics pages cover each of these needs, with filters for sorting by use.

Maintaining and recovering

The gear that helps in recovery is just as important as that which helps you run. After a long outing, a foam roller or massage gun relaxes the muscles, and the right protection soothes a sensitive joint. The massage and protections and care pages gather these products.