Everything you need to start trail running, according to a pro

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. If you’re going to step up your training and tackle more challenging terrain, it pays to invest in a good pair of trail running shoes that are designed to withstand uneven, rocky terrain, and help you stay stable in wet conditions, as well as on a variety of surfaces, whether that’s road, gravel, sand, mud or grass. Reichert says: “No matter whether it’s a sunny day or not, the weather can change very quickly, and it’s absolutely necessary to carry a rain jacket for comfort and emergency reasons.” open image in gallery Trail running in Chamonix: part of the beauty of the sport is it takes you to new places He recommends the norvan hardshell jacket from Arc’teryx, noting: “The jacket is super-light and packs very small, so you don’t even feel its weight and can easily carry it on your run. Reichert says: “On longer trail runs, you will also need a running vest to carry your rain jacket, phone, energy bars, water and maybe some gloves and a hat.” IndyBest’s top picks for running vests and backpacks include the excellent Salomon sense pro 5, the Osprey duro 1.5 running backpack and Arc’teryx’s norvan 7 vest. Our tester also really liked the very affordable Decathlon Evadict 5l trail running bag, which she described as a “practical pick if you’re after a budget unisex bag”.