The Red Bulletin April 2021 (US)

G U I D E
ACCESSORIES
COROS APEX 42MM
This watch delivers the must-haves without
sticker shock. Count on accurate GPS, long
battery life (25 hours), crack-resistant sapphire
glass and a customizable trail-running mode
with time, distance, elevation gain and loss,
cadence and calories. If you upload a route,
arrows provide direction—or head out without a
plan and when you turn around it plots a route to
the trailhead. Bonus: New updates include track
and strength training modes. $300; coros.com
TAIGA TERRA
Taiga began as a quest by two outdoorsmen for
a durable adventure cooler that could keep food
fresh and drinks cold for days. Now they’ve
released the first sustainably built, highperformance,
hard-sided cooler, made with
hemp (rather than oil-based polymers) to
reduce carbon emissions during manufacturing.
The 27-quart Terra holds ice for up to 10 days—
ideal for weeklong camp-and-runs. It’s bearsafe,
too. $199; taigacoolers.com
CAMELBAK ZEPHYR
This vest may feel light and airy, but it’s a
workhorse. It features 11L of gear capacity,
including the main pouch and stretch pocket in
the back and six pockets in the front for quick
access to phone, fuel and shades. Poles attach
easily, and you can add a 2-liter bladder to boost
the 1-liter fluid capacity to 3. Mesh body paneling
aids ventilation and adjustable straps allow for a
custom, stable fit. Unisex and women’s versions.
$150; camelbak.com
SALOMON SENSE PRO 5 W
Women eager to return to trail racing will
welcome this new hydration vest. The no-fuss,
minimalist pack hugs the body without
restricting movement, thanks to stretchy,
durable fabric and just-right cut. More elastic
and space around the chest eliminates pressure
points and sealed seams help prevent chafing. It
features a whopping 10 pockets. Two 500 ml soft
flasks fit securely up front. Also in a larger size
and two men’s models. $160; salomon.com
BLACK DIAMOND DISTANCE
CARBON Z RUNNING POLES
Runners wanting the energy-saving benefits of
poles without excess weight will appreciate the
lightest choice in BD’s collection. The carbonfiber
shafts weigh in at a mere 5 ounces each (for
110 cm). They assemble quickly and break down
into a packable 13 to 17 inches (depending on full
length; seven sizes are available). If you want
adjustability, opt for the Distance Carbon FLZ
poles. $169.95; blackdiamondequipment.com
The lightest running poles from Black Diamond
are carbon fiber and weigh a mere 5 ounces.
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