What I Packed to Run 80 Miles Across the Italian Apennine Mountains

What I Packed to Run 80 Miles Across the Italian Apennine Mountains

我在意大利亚平宁山脉奔跑 80 英里的装备清单

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In 2015, I ran the Marathon Des Sables. You know, that race across the Sahara where people wear funny flappy sun hats and gaiters and carry everything they need to survive (except a tent) on their backs. A week spent battling the giant dunes and the blistering, dried-up, rocky river beds taught me an important lesson: It’s possible to pack your life into a 10-pound pack and run big distances. It’s also a lot of fun. 2015 年,我参加了撒哈拉沙漠马拉松(Marathon Des Sables)。就是那种人们戴着滑稽的遮阳帽和护腿,背着生存所需一切(帐篷除外)穿越撒哈拉沙漠的比赛。在一周的时间里,我与巨大的沙丘以及灼热、干涸、布满岩石的河床搏斗,这教会了我重要的一课:将生活所需装进一个 10 磅重的背包并进行长距离奔跑是完全可能的,而且非常有趣。

Since then, I’ve embarked on many running adventures, including a 100-mile lap of Italy’s Lake Garda and the 184-mile length of the River Thames. In 2022, I became the first person to run Europe’s Danube river from sea to source, 1,830 miles across eight countries in 67 days, always carrying my own kit. I’ve spent a lot of time “kit pratting,” or obsessing over my ideal gear. I’ve worked out what’s essential (less than you might think), what’s superfluous, and what I can trust. 从那以后,我开启了许多跑步冒险,包括环绕意大利加尔达湖 100 英里的跑程,以及全长 184 英里的泰晤士河跑程。2022 年,我成为第一个从入海口跑到源头跑完欧洲多瑙河的人,在 67 天内穿越八个国家,全程 1830 英里,且始终背负着自己的装备。我花了很多时间在“装备折腾”上,即沉迷于寻找理想的装备。我已经摸清了什么是必需品(比你想象的要少)、什么是多余的,以及哪些装备值得信赖。

For my most recent excursion, I took on the Via Degli Day, an 80-mile trail run across the Italian Apennines from Florence to Bologna (though most people hike from Bologna to Florence). On day one I ran around 24 miles, 26 miles on day two, and 30 on day three, somewhere between five to eight hours each day. Here’s some of the essentials I packed to get me from point A to point B. 在最近的一次远征中,我挑战了“众神之路”(Via degli Dei),这是一条穿越意大利亚平宁山脉、从佛罗伦萨到博洛尼亚的 80 英里越野跑路线(尽管大多数人选择从博洛尼亚徒步到佛罗伦萨)。第一天我跑了约 24 英里,第二天 26 英里,第三天 30 英里,每天耗时在 5 到 8 小时之间。以下是我为完成这段旅程所携带的一些必备装备。

The Running Shoes / 跑步鞋

The Diadora Nucleo 2 GR ($170) is one of the new wave of gravel running shoes that’s made to handle everything from road to light off-road trails. I encountered a lot of both on this run, along with more challenging trail sections. The big wedge of softish cushioning, shallower lugs, and wider base worked well on the harder-packed, clear, and runnable terrain, while the really roomy toe box was excellent for blister-free comfort. Diadora Nucleo 2 GR(170 美元)是新一代碎石路跑鞋之一,旨在应对从公路到轻度越野路面的各种地形。我在这次跑步中遇到了很多这样的路况,还有更具挑战性的越野路段。其厚实的软垫、较浅的鞋底凸耳和较宽的底座在坚硬、平坦且易于奔跑的地形上表现出色,而非常宽敞的鞋头空间则提供了极佳的舒适度,有效防止了水泡的产生。

The Nucleo 2 GR is a bit heavy and struggled for precision, agility, and stability on the more rock-strewn technical descents. But the grip worked surprisingly well (outside of some very muddy sections). Crucially, it’s a protective shoe with a generous fit that’s also easy to lace back on when it’s time to forage for dinner once you’re done running. That’s important when you’re only taking one pair of running shoes. Nucleo 2 GR 有点重,在布满岩石的技术性下坡路段,其精准度、灵活性和稳定性稍显不足。但它的抓地力表现出人意料地好(除了在一些非常泥泞的路段)。最重要的是,这是一款具有保护性且版型宽松的鞋子,当你跑完步去寻找晚餐时,也很容易重新穿上。当你只带一双跑鞋时,这一点非常重要。

The Running Watch / 跑步手表

Confession time: As a running-gear tester, I had three sports watches on the go. The Garmin Forerunner 570, the Forerunner 970, and the Fenix 8 Pro 51 mm AMOLED. Of these, the Fenix 8 Pro stood out as the top performer. It’s expensive, but it’s the ultimate tool for multiday adventures where you need GPS staying power, reliable mapping, and best-in-class routing, all on a big, easy-to-scan screen. 坦白时间:作为一名跑步装备测试员,我同时使用了三款运动手表:Garmin Forerunner 570、Forerunner 970 和 Fenix 8 Pro 51mm AMOLED。其中,Fenix 8 Pro 脱颖而出,表现最为出色。它价格昂贵,但对于需要 GPS 续航能力、可靠地图和一流路线规划的多日冒险来说,它是终极工具,所有这些功能都集成在一个大而易读的屏幕上。

If you’re running far off grid, the Fenix 8 Pro also offers backup satellite safety tools like SOS Emergency, off-network messaging, and live tracking, though you’ll need an inReach satellite subscription to unlock some of those. I was pleasantly surprised by the Forerunner 970, which just about lasted the three days. It lacks the safety tools, and the routing wasn’t quite as on point as the Fenix 8 Pro, but for shorter runs where you have access to charging, it’s a decent option. 如果你在远离信号覆盖的地区跑步,Fenix 8 Pro 还提供 SOS 紧急求救、离网消息发送和实时追踪等备用卫星安全工具,尽管你需要订阅 inReach 卫星服务才能解锁其中部分功能。Forerunner 970 也让我感到惊喜,它勉强支撑了三天。它缺乏安全工具,路线规划也不如 Fenix 8 Pro 精准,但对于有充电条件的短途跑步来说,它是一个不错的选择。

Running Headphones / 跑步耳机

You can’t underestimate the morale boost from meaningful music or a well-timed chat with family (my Phone a Friend lifeline). So I always pack workout headphones. The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 ($140) bone-conduction headphones, or open-ear styles like the Shokz OpenDots ($160), are good for staying connected with the world around. But I often opt for headphones that also cater for the time in transit or the flights and trains to get to the trails when I’m not running. 你不能低估有意义的音乐或与家人及时聊天(我的“求助热线”)所带来的士气提升。所以我总是随身携带运动耳机。Shokz OpenRun Pro 2(140 美元)骨传导耳机,或像 Shokz OpenDots(160 美元)这样的开放式耳机,非常适合在运动时与周围环境保持联系。但我通常会选择那些在不跑步时,也能满足我在交通途中、飞行或乘火车前往越野起点时需求的耳机。

This time, I took the Samsung Buds4 Pro. Samsung’s answer to the Apple AirPods Pro 3 combines high-quality sound, with a light and comfy fit, good noise cancellation, excellent call quality, and enough battery life for a day’s grafting. I can’t carry multiple USB plugs and cables, so the strategic charging of phone, camera, watch, and other tech is always a bit of a dance when I get access to power. The Buds4Pro’s rapid charge—one hour of playback from a quick 10-minute charge in the case—means I can juice up enough for a day in a short period of time. 这次,我带了三星 Buds4 Pro。作为三星对标苹果 AirPods Pro 3 的产品,它结合了高品质音效、轻便舒适的佩戴感、良好的降噪效果、出色的通话质量,以及足以支撑一天高强度使用的电池续航。我无法携带多个 USB 插头和线缆,所以当我获得充电机会时,如何策略性地为手机、相机、手表和其他设备充电总是一场“博弈”。Buds4 Pro 的快速充电功能——在充电盒中快充 10 分钟即可播放一小时——意味着我可以在短时间内为一天的使用补充足够的电量。

They’re also protected against dust and will survive sweat and being dropped in mountain puddles. The case is also pocket-friendly. 它们还具备防尘功能,能抵御汗水,即使掉进山里的水坑里也能幸存。充电盒也非常便于放入口袋。

The Bag / 背包

After running shoes, your backpack is arguably the most mission-critical piece of kit. If it breaks 18 miles from civilization you’re in trouble. It’s also a problem if it rubs, bounces irritatingly, or carries the weight awkwardly. The Silva Strive 23 ($93) ticks most of the boxes with a strong, durable harness and straps that won’t wear through under duress like bungee cord straps. Double adjustable chest and sternum straps, a waist belt, and side cinch pulls make it easy to lock the pack in place for a reliable, comfortable fit. The shoulder straps are wide enough to avoid cutting in, and it was brilliantly bounce-free even on the steep downs. 除了跑鞋,背包可以说是最重要的任务关键装备。如果它在距离文明 18 英里的地方坏掉,你就麻烦了。如果它磨损皮肤、恼人地晃动,或者负重感不佳,那也是个问题。Silva Strive 23(93 美元)满足了大部分需求,它拥有坚固耐用的背负系统和肩带,不会像弹力绳带那样在压力下磨损。双重可调节胸带、腰带和侧面收紧带,使其很容易固定在身上,实现可靠且舒适的贴合。肩带足够宽,不会勒入肩膀,即使在陡峭的下坡路段,它也表现出极佳的防晃动性能。

The 23-liter main compartment has an expandable, extra 3-liter roll top that happily swallowed everything I needed for three days of running and a three-day trip directly after. That included a lightweight change of clothes, small safety kit, and essential toiletries. There’s pretty good up front storage, too, with two waist-belt pockets for fuel, charging packs, headlamp, and any other gear you might need within reach on the move. I used two 750-ml hard flasks in the harness bottle holsters. Soft flasks wouldn’t stay put, and I f 23 升的主隔层配有一个可扩展的额外 3 升卷口,轻松装下了我三天跑步以及随后三天旅行所需的一切。这包括一套轻便的换洗衣物、小型急救包和必要的洗漱用品。前部的存储空间也非常不错,腰带上有两个口袋,可以存放补给、充电宝、头灯以及任何你在移动中需要随手拿取的装备。我在背带的瓶套里使用了两个 750 毫升的硬质水壶。软水壶无法固定,而我……