The kit for crewing and running a trail ultra (50K to 100K). A drop-bag system for aid stations, a crew support kit (extra shoes, socks, nutrition, lights), a first-aid and blister kit, a headlamp for the night section, and a crew-communication plan. The ultra is a team event; the runner runs, the crew supports.
Plans
Choose a plan that fits your needs and budget
Item List
4Drop & Crew
2 items
Night & Comms
2 items
Plan Totals$260
FAQ
Common questions about this kit
Drop bags?
Yes — labeled bags with the runner's nutrition, spares, and lights, placed at remote aid stations the crew cannot reach. The runner grabs what they need and goes; the drop bag is the unmanned crew at the aid station.
Crew support kit?
Yes — a box the crew moves from aid station to aid station, with extra shoes (a second pair for the second half), dry socks, the runner's specific nutrition (nothing new on race day), and lights for the dark. The crew is the lifeline.
Blister kit?
Non-negotiable — a trail ultra destroys feet; the blister kit (tape, lube, blister pads, scissors) is what keeps the runner moving. Treat feet at every aid station; a blister at mile 30 ends the race at mile 40 if ignored.
Night section headlamp?
Yes for 100K+ races that go past sunset — a bright trail headlamp (at least 350 lm) plus a backup. The night section of an ultra is where the race is won or lost; a dead light at 3am is a race-ender.
User Reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Ultra support kit and my BQ build share the crew-is-the-lifeline gospel — drop bags and a blister kit at every aid station, and the night-section headlamp. The ultra is a team event, agreed.