tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673239020904752414.post4983446855603371242..comments2024-02-03T06:03:38.589+01:00Comments on Daniel Rowland: Atacama Crossing 2013 GearDaniel Rowlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04088268286297317380noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673239020904752414.post-88300805834840018342017-09-04T11:55:33.027+02:002017-09-04T11:55:33.027+02:00Hi Robert
Of course I had all the mandatory gear!...Hi Robert<br /><br />Of course I had all the mandatory gear! I had a light Under Armour base layer and a Pearl Izumi cycling jacket. I think they may have been in the shop for printing before the race when I did this post (although I can't remember now). <br /><br />The mandatory gear list also changes each year so it may be slightly different this year and is worth checking the most up to date version.<br /><br />Cheers<br />DanielDaniel Rowlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04088268286297317380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673239020904752414.post-46721086851619482112017-09-04T11:50:00.718+02:002017-09-04T11:50:00.718+02:00Hi Daniel,
Very helpfull blog, indeed :) Can't...Hi Daniel,<br />Very helpfull blog, indeed :) Can't see two obligatory items: warm long-sleeve top and waterproof jacket. Have you not brought them?<br />Cheers, RobertAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673239020904752414.post-27473026350165532132016-11-23T13:03:46.756+01:002016-11-23T13:03:46.756+01:00ThanksThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04571828795230778384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673239020904752414.post-86746446623208988002015-05-31T19:58:34.562+02:002015-05-31T19:58:34.562+02:00I use the Therm-A-Rest NeoAir Xlite mattress in th...I use the Therm-A-Rest NeoAir Xlite mattress in the small size It's great: light, compact and very comfortable.Daniel Rowlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04088268286297317380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673239020904752414.post-30280858217317063852015-05-31T19:56:45.952+02:002015-05-31T19:56:45.952+02:00Hi Des
I haven't been to Ecuador so I don'...Hi Des<br /><br />I haven't been to Ecuador so I don't have any specific advice to give you about that race. My friend Andrew will be there and he's a stage-racing veteran so he'd be a great person to meet when you get there.<br /><br />DanielDaniel Rowlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04088268286297317380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673239020904752414.post-54872559089190338552015-05-29T22:03:08.714+02:002015-05-29T22:03:08.714+02:00Meant to ask what mat you use? Meant to ask what mat you use? Desnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673239020904752414.post-59848548997808676092015-05-29T22:02:24.608+02:002015-05-29T22:02:24.608+02:00Daniel thanks for all the useful information. I...Daniel thanks for all the useful information. I'm off to do the RTP Ecuador stage race in July, so taking lots of notes. Any tips would be great if you know the area. Desnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673239020904752414.post-24637055632592645792015-02-11T15:39:40.802+01:002015-02-11T15:39:40.802+01:00Hi Shelley
I'm glad that you found some usefu...Hi Shelley<br /><br />I'm glad that you found some useful information. <br /><br />The Atacama Crossing is a fantastic race in a really beautiful place so I'm sure you'll have a great time there. The long day is quite tough and obviously the conditions on all stages are not easy, but it's not too far a stretch to work your way up to it from where you are now. The journey of getting there is a huge part of the fun for me :)<br /><br />If you have any questions or doubts please feel free to ask. <br /><br />All the best<br />DanielDaniel Rowlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04088268286297317380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673239020904752414.post-67263890662030968132015-02-11T13:04:26.593+01:002015-02-11T13:04:26.593+01:00Thanks Daniel - your blogs are a gold mine, and I&...Thanks Daniel - your blogs are a gold mine, and I'm so grateful to have stumbled upon your page. I'm doing the Atacama in 2016 (setting a long term goal, currently the furthest I've ever run is a half marathon!!) and I'm so keen to get training and get my gear, etc. and your page has great tips - thanks! A keen follower, now. Cheers, ShelleyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18321058120857477251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673239020904752414.post-3654251601836404762015-02-11T13:04:16.199+01:002015-02-11T13:04:16.199+01:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18321058120857477251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673239020904752414.post-77516479105656173822013-11-04T14:36:33.575+01:002013-11-04T14:36:33.575+01:00Hi Jeff
Thanks!
I was fortunate that I didn'...Hi Jeff<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />I was fortunate that I didn't need to use a headlamp during the long stage so I used a petzl tikka lamp that was only 40 lumens. If I was running again I would take the lighter and smaller petzl e-lite as the need for a headlamp around camp is minimal and an emergency type lamp would be sufficient.<br /><br />However, if you think you may be running in the dark on the long stage, I would still suggest a similar lamp to what I took with about 40 lumen. The last two sections of the long stage, from checkpoint 5 at about 50km, are not technical and very easy running. From checkpoint 5 to 6 is a dirt road that is very straight and easy to follow and the last section is on a hard packed dirt road through the valley of the moon and there is nowhere to turn off the road. So a headlamp with 40-50 lumen would be enough.<br /><br />I hope that helps. Feel free to ask if you have any other questions.<br /><br />DanielDaniel Rowlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04088268286297317380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673239020904752414.post-23135229316444231932013-11-04T13:54:14.688+01:002013-11-04T13:54:14.688+01:00Hey Daniel. congrats on your AMAZING results. I ha...Hey Daniel. congrats on your AMAZING results. I have registered for the Atacama 2014 race. My first RTP race. I have a question regarding headlamps. What would you say would be the minimum lumens to bring to have good, safe visualization of the terrain, considering I might have to run the long stage in part after sun down. Hopefully, I won't have to do that but just preparing for any eventuality. Thanks for your support.<br /> JeffAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00384922356861266986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673239020904752414.post-49162001351308180672013-02-26T21:44:04.360+01:002013-02-26T21:44:04.360+01:00Hi Brad
Thanks for the comment. I've wanted t...Hi Brad<br /><br />Thanks for the comment. I've wanted to do the Otter trail for a while so I'm quite envious of you! Although I think I might pack a little more clothing and food if it weren't a race =)<br /><br />I appreciate the support.<br />DanielDaniel Rowlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04088268286297317380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673239020904752414.post-31828315124692526112013-02-26T12:50:48.518+01:002013-02-26T12:50:48.518+01:00Awesome post Daniel. I'm doing the otter trail...Awesome post Daniel. I'm doing the otter trail at the end of march and while it's no endurance race the insight from your post will help me a great deal.<br /><br />All the best for the race - may the force be with you! I will be following your progress closely. <br /><br />Cheers<br />BradBradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16199054822786837687noreply@blogger.com