My Gear

       My objective for running the Tahoe Rim Trail is to go as light and simple as possible. I have spent the last couple weeks trying different set ups and I think I have it dialed in. It might change depending on factors like water supply and how much food I will need, but this is probably everything that I will be using.

New Balance MT101 minimalist trail running shoe. Only 7.8 oz.

Salomon Twin Belt. Space for 2 water bottles and 2 small pouches for food. My water filter fits perfectly into one of the water bottle holders and will most likely replace one of the bottles on most of my runs.

One Salomon bottle for the waist pack and one high-tech, ultra-light homemade hand bottle.

MSR SweetWater Microfilter. This thing will allow me to run very light and can filter fresh water from a puddle of mud if necessary. It will surely be my savior on many of the segments. Thanks, Dad!