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Lorpen Multisport Light - XCTM
Value: 0/10 Performance: 0/10
Under Review, and coming soon.

Lorpen X.B.T.C. Xtreme Bike Trail Coolmax Socks
Value: 10/10 Performance: 10/10
Currently still under test, but so far - brilliant and plenty of room even for big feet.

GoLite VO24 AR PACK
Value: 9/10 Performance: 9/10
This hydration pack has been built with the functionality necessary for multi-day expedition racers. This makes it ideal for anyone who wants to run or cycle with light to medium weight loads.

Bayer Healthcare Bepanthen Ointment
Value: 10/10 Performance: 10/10
Liquid Gold, it is brilliant, chafe, chamoix rash, it will relieve the affected area quicker than you can imagine.

GS Sport GPS Sports Training Watch with HRM - GH-625M
Value: 10/10 Performance: 10/10
Wether its the Urban Jungle or remote wilderness, this piece of gear is coming up trumps.

Keen Ridgeline Trailhead Runner
Value: 10/10 Performance: 9/10
Recommended to all runners that take their off road running seriously, its done the miles for me and performed well across some varied terrain across the globe,.

Ay-Up MTB Light Kit & Enduro Light Kit
Value: 8/10 Performance: 9/10
I found the Ay Up lights are even better than, and way more efficient than any other product on the market in terms of weight, quality of light beams, simplicity and speed of recharging, and the time the batteries last whilst out there in the dark!

Axis Gear Nav 360-2 Mapboard
Value: 9/10 Performance: 9/10
Axis Gear Nav 360-2 Mapboard is an excellent choice for anyone getting into Adventure Racing, or for those more experienced racers who want to upgrade! Handles the most extreme MTBO / AR conditions, no vibrating or shaking and so easy to read.

Salomon XT Wings
Value: 9/10 Performance: 10/10
Salomon have provided a fantastic trail shoe, certainly an all round performer, with many more long enjoyable mountain runs to come.

Montane Quick-Fire Jacket
Value: 9/10 Performance: 10/10
An absolute stonker of a jacket.

Immersion Research Thick Skin
Value: 10/10 Performance: 10/10
Replaced all my thermals i used to kayak in when its cold, or cool even, cuts the wind, no chaffing and warm as toast.

Wrightsock Coolmesh and Merino TRL
Value: 8/10 Performance: 10/10
The review has been a long time coming, but the socks are some of the best i have come across, the double layer construcion is perfect and there are diferent styles to suit everyone.

Axis Gear Nav 360-2 Map Board
Value: 8/10 Performance: 9/10
A well built and very functional bit of gear

Vapor Apparel Micro Performance Range
Value: 9/10 Performance: 9/10
Lightweight, fast drying range of shirts, great for training and racing.

The North Face Ultra 103 trail running shoe
Value: 9/10 Performance: 9/10
Still in test but real comfortable from the start

GoLite 24 hr Pack
Value: 8/10 Performance: 9/10
Race pack fully loaded for adventure racing.

Revive Distributors AQUAFORCE
Value: 9/10 Performance: 10/10
From Athens to Workplace, not just another sports drink..

Teva X-1 Racer
Value: 9/10 Performance: 9/10
Adventure Racing to a trail racing flat, you choose, great shoe either way.

Suunto Observer Wristop Computer
Value: 9/10 Performance: 8/10
Bulletproof (to a point) this has been an invaluable tool for adventure racing and i won't race without it.

AARN Bodypacks Natural Exhilaration
Value: 10/10 Performance: 10/10
Great daypack, removable drybag/liner integrated into pack, more than enough room for 24hrs +

iRULE iRULE Motus
Value: 10/10 Performance: 10/10
All in all there isn't alot to say about the Motus except they have been brilliant and are another great piece of gear to come out of the team from iRULE.

Keen Keen Humboldt
Value: 9/10 Performance: 10/10
Great shoe you will save your self some money buying an AR designed shoe because it will last twice/three time the life of an road runner.

Highgear Highgear Axis Alti-Watch
Value: 10/10 Performance: 9/10
If you are looking for some new wristware and something packed with features easy to use and affordable, I would certainly have a look at the Axis.

Linebreak Linebreak Range
Value: 9/10 Performance: 10/10
Comfortable, reduced chaffing, didn't overheat

Salomon Salomon XA PRO 3D XCR
Value: 8/10 Performance: 8/10
A/the classic all round adventure racing shoe (can you have a classic shoe?) which continues to improve every season.

Legend Legend Kayak Paddles
Value: 9/10 Performance: 9/10
Solid paddle, designed by paddlers for tough conditions.

Ruahine Ruahine Adventure Duet 2005
Value: 8/10 Performance: 9/10
Fast AR Specific Kayak, comfortable on any water.

Mountain Designs Mountain Designs Mojo Hydration Pack
Value: 9/10 Performance: 9/10
Great little pack, make sure you’ve got your Mojo.

Paddy Pallin Paddy Pallin Cloudveil HighlineTop
Value: 9/10 Performance: 10/10
Great as an under layer garment or by itself, you choose.

Mountain Designs Mountain Designs Voodoo Hydration Pack
Value: 9/10 Performance: 10/10
Great new pack for any outdoor pursuit, and perfect for AR, depending on gear requirements up to 24hr.

Aloksak Aloksak Element Proof Storage Bags
Value: 10/10 Performance: 9/10
Lightweight, Durable, US Naval Tested storage bags, range of sizes and perfect for the weight weeners.

Osprey Osprey Atmos 25 Rucksack
Value: 8/10 Performance: 9/10
Great 25L pack, in 3 back lengths, suitable for AR in the toughest conditions.

Berghaus Berghaus 64Zero Pack
Value: 8/10 Performance: 9/10
In short, a pack well worth a look at. I’ve got packs coming out of my ears, but I must honestly say that this one takes the cake.

iRule iRule Ninja/Rants Pants
Value: 8/10 Performance: 8/10
AR specific shorts with unique pocket system.

Berghaus Berghaus Paclite III Helium
Value: 8/10 Performance: 9/10
Lightweight fully waterproof adventure racing and multi-activity jacket.

Montrail Montrail Velocity Hardrock Shoes
Value: 9/10 Performance: 9/10
Coming very soon to Australia, racing, training shoe, representing great value and comfort. At home equally in the Jungles of Borneo, The Styx Wilderness of Tassie or on the Rocks of Cape Howe W.A.

Tatonka Tatonka Cross Alp 'L' Pack
Value: 8/10 Performance: 7/10
A great pack, if you want it to last the distance and be super comfortable certainly worth HAVING a look at.

Salomon Salomon Raid 300 pack
Value: 8/10 Performance: 7/10
Adventure Racing pack suitable for events ranging from 24 hours to 10 day expeditions.

Camelbak Camelbak Raza 28 Pack
Value: 8/10 Performance: 8/10
Adventure Racing pack suitable for events ranging from 24 hours to 10 day expeditions.

Miry Miry Mapboard
Value: 10/10 Performance: 10/10
Ever tried reading a map while riding your bike, or had that map case flapping against your legs slowly nagging at you and testing your patience, look no further.

Trails Australia Trails Australia - Sydney Edition Compiled by Hugh Flower
Value: 9/10 Performance: 8/10
Handy pocket size guide to the best mountain biking spots in the Sydney and surrounding areas.

Pearl Izumi Pearl Izumi Tri Short
Value: 7/10 Performance: 10/10
Comfortable, quality cycle shorts to wear for the whole race – no need to change!

  
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