Gear Lab

Trail-Tested, Data-Driven

Head-to-head comparisons, long-term reviews, and honest breakdowns of trail running gear — tested over hundreds of kilometres, not a quick jog around the park.

Poles: The Extra Edge Every Trail Runner Should Consider
Gear Lab

Poles: The Extra Edge Every Trail Runner Should Consider

Why trekking poles give trail runners a measurable advantage — the science, the skills, and one nightmare race-day gear failure.

· 10 min read
Salomon S/Lab Ultra 3 vs Hoka Tecton X3: Mountain Race Shoe Showdown
Gear Lab

Salomon S/Lab Ultra 3 vs Hoka Tecton X3: Mountain Race Shoe Showdown

Head-to-head comparison of two premium trail racing shoes after 200km+ in each. Fit, grip, stack, rock plate, weight, and who should buy which.

· 10 min read