‏‏‎From a super-tough jacket to an electric hydrofoil

HTSI adventurer Fergus Scholes
HTSI adventurer Fergus Scholes
 GoPro HERO9 Black high-definition waterproof action camera, £330
GoPro HERO9 Black high-definition waterproof action camera, £330

1 To capture the action. GoPro HERO9 Black high-definition waterproof action camera, £330

Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% trainers, £240
Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% trainers, £240

2 Weighing just 190g with a carbon footplate and “energy return” foam, these trainers mean I’ll be looking for a new personal best on my next run. Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% trainers, £240

Bollé SHIFTER cycling sunglasses, £170
Bollé SHIFTER cycling sunglasses, £170

3 Light-sensitive technology means these lenses adjust from clear to dark when light changes – ideal for winter rides. Bollé SHIFTER cycling sunglasses, £170

Le Col Pro rain jacket, £240
Le Col Pro rain jacket, £240

4 High-vis performance. Le Col Pro rain jacket, £240

Fliteboard electric hydrofoil surfboard, €13,600
Fliteboard electric hydrofoil surfboard, €13,600

5 My wishlist seaside toy. Thanks to the Fliteboard’s nifty tech, one charge allows for an hour and a half of carving. Fliteboard electric hydrofoil surfboard, €13,600

Form Smart swimming goggles, £155
Form Smart swimming goggles, £155

6 Display stats such as number of lengths, distance, split and stroke rate will keep me on track. Form Smart swimming goggles, £155

Wattbike Atom Next Generation smart bike, £1,899
Wattbike Atom Next Generation smart bike, £1,899

7 This indoor smart bike, linking to virtual cycling apps such as Zwift, just got an irresistible upgrade. Wattbike Atom Next Generation smart bike, £1,899

Arc’teryx Beta AR jacket, £500
Arc’teryx Beta AR jacket, £500

8 Waterproof, breathable and with a three-layer fabric that’s really tough, this’ll be great for all kinds of outdoor adventures. Arc’teryx Beta AR jacket, £500

Osprey Synchro 20 backpack, £100
Osprey Synchro 20 backpack, £100

9 A true multisport backpack that’s lightweight, has a really good back system to keep you cool, loads of pockets and a waterproof cover. Osprey Synchro 20 backpack, £100

Garmin Montana 700i GPS navigator, £599
Garmin Montana 700i GPS navigator, £599

10 This GPS navigator features topographic maps, is waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes, and has global satellite coverage that means you can text or email from anywhere in the world. Plus it claims to meet US military standards for thermal, shock and vibrations. Garmin Montana 700i GPS navigator, £599

Petzl IKO Core headtorch, £76.50
Petzl IKO Core headtorch, £76.50

11 Phenomenally light, splashproof, rechargeable (as well as taking standard AAA batteries) and has a brightness of 500 lumens. I’m sold. Petzl IKO Core headtorch, £76.50

The North Face Summit Series L3 50/50 hooded down jacket, £470
The North Face Summit Series L3 50/50 hooded down jacket, £470

12 The North Face Summit Series L3 50/50 hooded down jacket, £470

Beats Powerbeats Pro sports headphones, £219.95
Beats Powerbeats Pro sports headphones, £219.95

13 For soundtracking my adventures. Beats Powerbeats Pro sports headphones, £219.95

This article originally stated that Eliud Kipchoge wore a pair of prototype Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% trainers for his sub-two hour marathon world record. In fact, he wore a pair of prototype Nike Air Zoom Alfafly NEXT% shoes. Correction made 16 November 2020


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