Kit that survives the mud

Grip trainers & hang boards

Fingerboards and grip trainers to build forearm endurance at home.

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Doorway pull-up bar

The cheapest way to train dead hangs and pull-ups daily.

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Climbing rope

A thick training rope for J-hook and rope-climb practice.

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Grip holds (cannonballs, nunchucks)

Hanging holds that mimic the rig obstacles used in races.

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Sandbag

Fillable sandbag for carry and strength training.

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Kettlebells

For swings, carries and grip strength.

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Weighted vest

Adds load to hill walks and runs to simulate carries.

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GPS sports watch

Tracks pace, elevation and heart rate. Look for strong water resistance and long battery life.

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Multi-sport watch (COROS)

Long-battery alternative popular with trail and OCR racers.

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Heart-rate chest strap

More accurate heart-rate data for interval training.

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Inov-8 trail shoes

Aggressive lugs for grip in deep mud; long-standing favourite with UK racers.

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Salomon trail shoes

Grippy trail shoes with secure lacing that stays tight in mud.

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VJ Sport shoes

Finnish brand known for exceptional grip on wet rock and obstacles.

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Compression wear

Tight-fitting tops and leggings that don't hold water or snag on wire.

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Thermal layers & gloves

For winter races: thin neoprene or thermal layers help in cold water.

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