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chrismetcalf
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Mar 14, 2017
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JonasHeineman
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chrismetcalfGreat review, thanks for posting!
Is there other gear you need to train for or compete in events that you'd like Massdrop to carry?
Is there other gear you need to train for or compete in events that you'd like Massdrop to carry?
chrismetcalf
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Mar 22, 2017
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JonasHeinemanCertainly! Stuff that I've been very happy with for events that'd be awesome to see on Massdrop:
- GORUCK rucksacks, obviously. In particular, the GR1, Rucker, and Bullet (http://www.goruck.com/rucksacks/c/102) - GORUCK ruck plates, in 20lb and 30lb weights. I have both (http://www.goruck.com/ruck-plates/c/103) - GORUCK apparel is the shiz! I've got the Rucking Shirt and it's probably my favorite weekend shirt right now. I don't have any of the pants yet but I want them in every color (http://www.goruck.com/goruck-usa-built-apparel/c/111) - Black Diamond Storm LED headlamp. As events happen at night, a good waterproof headlamp is a requirement. The Storm has bright spot and close up area white modes, and a great red mode. It lasts forever and I've submerged it in icy water numerous times with no problems (http://amzn.to/2mOxGAc) - Socks. Smartwool Ultra Light Hikers and Fox River liners. Layering socks helps prevent blisters, especially when you're wet most of the time (http://amzn.to/2n68t61, http://amzn.to/2nlGaCJ) - Pelican Boxes. Sensitive devices and valuables need to be kept dry and crush proof (http://amzn.to/2n6d0Fw) - Water bladders. Hydration is critical. The cheap bladder I bought for my first event burst within 15 minutes, so now I run a 3L Source bladder (http://amzn.to/2nlLGFi)
- GORUCK rucksacks, obviously. In particular, the GR1, Rucker, and Bullet (http://www.goruck.com/rucksacks/c/102) - GORUCK ruck plates, in 20lb and 30lb weights. I have both (http://www.goruck.com/ruck-plates/c/103) - GORUCK apparel is the shiz! I've got the Rucking Shirt and it's probably my favorite weekend shirt right now. I don't have any of the pants yet but I want them in every color (http://www.goruck.com/goruck-usa-built-apparel/c/111) - Black Diamond Storm LED headlamp. As events happen at night, a good waterproof headlamp is a requirement. The Storm has bright spot and close up area white modes, and a great red mode. It lasts forever and I've submerged it in icy water numerous times with no problems (http://amzn.to/2mOxGAc) - Socks. Smartwool Ultra Light Hikers and Fox River liners. Layering socks helps prevent blisters, especially when you're wet most of the time (http://amzn.to/2n68t61, http://amzn.to/2nlGaCJ) - Pelican Boxes. Sensitive devices and valuables need to be kept dry and crush proof (http://amzn.to/2n6d0Fw) - Water bladders. Hydration is critical. The cheap bladder I bought for my first event burst within 15 minutes, so now I run a 3L Source bladder (http://amzn.to/2nlLGFi)
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These boots are awesome. Light, extremely grippy, and they make me want to get out and go. I've previously been wearing a pair of Rocky C5C boots, and after three events and a ton of training I decided it was time to make an upgrade. I haven't taken them in the water yet, but they have plenty of drain holes with sand screens so I'm confident they'll drain quickly. The construction of the boot is pretty spartan as well, so I don't see them absorbing much water. The tread is big and open and handles mud well.
A note on sizing: they fit differently than I expected, especially compared to the fit of the C5Cs. They fit more like my running shoes or my Chuck Taylors than my old boots, with a more close-fitting feel that makes me feel closer to the ground. The boots themselves are even smaller and more streamlined. It took me a bit to get used to, but now that I've worn them for awhile I really like it.
I wear an 11.5 in my running shoes and I ordered an 11.5 in the T8's. A size up would probably be OK, but I'd probably have to wear thicker socks. Right now I run Superfeet Green's in mine, with a thin liner sock and a thin wool sock.
There was little or no break-in period. After wearing them to work one day I took a risk and wore them for a long ruck and was not disappointed.