For all discussion of equipment..... what to buy, how to use it, how to wear it, how to sneak your latest purchase past your other half....
Confused about what to wear in the desert? Wondering what colours are in vogue for the coming training season? Then look no further.
Find out the stuff you HAVE to take with you. Including the somewhat elusive "Tropical Disinfectant."
Stove chat. Not stovepipe hat chat. That should go in the miscellaneous or clothes forums.
Anything related to keeping your body in one piece while training and in the desert. Prevention of blisters and chafing for example.
Food, glorious food. And training supplements. And power bars, gels, jelly babies etc. Don't know your Rego from your Nuun? Here's the place to ask.
Looking for adventure racing kit to buy, sell or trade? Spotted any bargains?
Ah, the biggy. What to wear on your feet and how to keep the sand out of your shoes.
Train smarter. Or just buy something which will let you know how far you've run without resorting to a map. Not to mention the small matter of how to power them in the middle of the Sahara.
For everything else. Walking poles, head-torches, toothbrushes etc.
Topics about specific rucksacks, new product reviews & the various sorts of hydration systems.
All sleeping system chat in here. Specific products, recommendations, ideas, questions etc.
Wondering if your Gucci shades will stand the heat?
If you've taken part in the MdS before, we'd love to hear what you ended up taking with you and if there's anything you'd change for the next time.