Gear index
Every product referenced across the guides, in one place. Links are affiliate links, and each entry shows when its details were last checked.
Shoes
| Product | Best for | Price band | Checked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoka SpeedgoatHoka | Technical, rocky terrain and long days on tired legs | Premium | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
| Salomon Sense RideSalomon | One shoe for mixed terrain when you only want to own one | Premium | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
| Brooks CascadiaBrooks | Runners who want stability and a rock plate for all-day efforts | Mid-range | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
| Altra Lone PeakAltra | Wide feet and runners who want a zero-drop platform | Mid-range | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
| Saucony PeregrineSaucony | Shorter, faster trail runs and soft or muddy ground | Mid-range | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
| Nike Pegasus TrailNike | Door-to-trail runs that start and end on pavement | Mid-range | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
Vests
| Product | Best for | Price band | Checked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salomon ADV Skin 12Salomon | 50K to 100 mile races with a mandatory kit list | Flagship | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
| Nathan Pinnacle 12Nathan | Long training days when you want capacity without the flagship price | Premium | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
| Salomon Active Skin 4Salomon | Runs of one to three hours with one aid stop or none | Mid-range | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
| Ultimate Direction Race VestUltimate Direction | Racers who want a minimal cut and front-loaded storage | Premium | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
Hydration
| Product | Best for | Price band | Checked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HydraPak SoftFlask 500 mlHydraPak | Replacing the flasks that came with your vest | Budget | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
Headlamps
| Product | Best for | Price band | Checked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petzl Swift RLPetzl | Fast night running on technical ground | Flagship | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
| Black Diamond SprinterBlack Diamond | Running headlamp duty where a rear red light matters | Premium | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
| Nitecore NU25 ULNitecore | A backup lamp for the mandatory kit, or short dawn runs | Budget | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
| Petzl Actik CorePetzl | A first proper headlamp that also handles camp duty | Mid-range | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
Watches
| Product | Best for | Price band | Checked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garmin Forerunner 265Garmin | Runners who want training analysis without fenix money | Flagship | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
| Coros Pace ProCoros | Long battery life on a smaller budget | Premium | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
Poles
| Product | Best for | Price band | Checked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Diamond Distance Carbon ZBlack Diamond | Mountain races with serious vertical gain | Flagship | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
Accessories
| Product | Best for | Price band | Checked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low-cut trail gaitersVarious | Any trail with loose scree, sand or pine needles | Budget | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
| Merino trail running socksVarious | Wet-foot days and anything over two hours | Budget | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
Paddles
| Product | Best for | Price band | Checked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOOLA Ben Johns HyperionJOOLA | Aggressive players who drive and put balls away | Flagship | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
| JOOLA PerseusJOOLA | Players who want spin and control without giving up pace | Flagship | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
| Selkirk Vanguard Power AirSelkirk | Players who want reach and a large hitting area at speed | Flagship | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
| Selkirk SLK EvoSelkirk | A first real paddle to replace whatever came in the starter set | Budget | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
| Paddletek Tempest WavePaddletek | Dinking, resets and soft-game players | Premium | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
| adidas Adipower Pickleball Paddleadidas | Players who want a known brand at a mid-market price | Mid-range | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
Court-shoes
| Product | Best for | Price band | Checked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adidas Adizero Ubersonicadidas | Fast, light lateral movement on hard courts | Premium | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
| ASICS Gel-RenmaASICS | Players who want a pickleball specific shoe with cushioning | Mid-range | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
| Skechers Viper CourtSkechers | Comfort-first players and a first proper court shoe | Budget | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
Apparel
| Product | Best for | Price band | Checked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adidas court appareladidas | Hot outdoor sessions where cotton stops working | Mid-range | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
| JOOLA pickleball bagJOOLA | Carrying two or more paddles, balls, shoes and a change of shirt | Mid-range | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
Pb-accessories
| Product | Best for | Price band | Checked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin X-40 outdoor ballsFranklin | Outdoor play, and the ball used at many tournaments | Budget | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
| Pickleball overgripsVarious | Fixing grip size and grip slip for a few pounds | Budget | 2026-09-07 | Check price |
| Protective court eyewearVarious | Anyone playing at the kitchen line, which is everyone | Budget | 2026-09-07 | Check price |