Utmb Jacket Requirements

NOTE: According to the above criteria for the jacket, the rider must evaluate whether his jacket complies with the regulations and is suitable for mountain/off-road weather. However, in the case of an equipment inspection, the opinion of the race director on this subject is decisive. I`m thinking of buying the „Salomon s/lab gore-tex shakedry”. Does anyone know if this jacket meets the requirements? • Recommendation: Fleece or squeezable down jacket On a budget, Decathlon now has Jacket 10000/ret 4.9 in the fallback line for just $70. What do „Schmerber” and „RET” mean? The loach is a unit of measurement of the tightness of a textile. The RET (Resistance Evaporation Transfer) index measures a fabric`s ability to allow water vapour (sweat) generated by the body to escape. RET is an indication of resistance, the weaker it is, the more it indicates that the garment breathes. The label on my jacket says 5,000 loaches. They recommend at least 10,000 loaches. Is my jacket enough? Theoretically, yes, your jacket can comply with our mandatory equipment.

However, in bad weather conditions, it seems to us that this jacket is not enough to withstand heavy rain or snow throughout the race. Is there a list of jackets that comply with the regulations? No, because the number of jackets is too large. I did not really understand; Could you explain that to me, please? Even in August, it can be very cold; So you need a warm garment in which you can run your run. We let you choose between:Option n°1: 1 warm garment with long sleevesOption n°2: 1 garment or underwear (slightly lighter than option n°1) + a waterproof windproof jacket (water resistant). Option 1 is suitable for most runners, but in adverse weather conditions, Option No. 2 allows for something warm, lighter and more flexible. And realistically, what do I take? It all depends on your running habits, cold resistance, etc. Take advantage of winter to complete your equipment, thick thermal underwear is well suited.

Option 1: a microfleece, a thermal garmentOption 2: thermal underwear, a thick long-sleeved T-shirt + a windproof jacket (no restrictions due to loach or RET)Can the windproof jacket replace the hooded jacket mentioned above in this part of the mandatory equipment? No, the hooded jacket cannot be replaced by the windproof jacket. You said „a minimum weight of 180g” (size M man), does that mean that I have to wear a size M man? No, you don`t have to wear a size M man! The 180g show an example of weight to give you a reference. If you wear an XS, your garment will weigh less than if you take an XL if your garment is heavier. My idea is to wear a 100g long sleeve T-shirt and a 140g long sleeve T-shirt (the 2 can be worn on top of each other if necessary = 240g for size S), is this combination accepted to replace the 180g garment? Yes, this solution is acceptable. • 3rd warm layer (middle layer between the 2nd layer and the waterproof jacket) I actually found THIS video very useful to explain the reviews. This is actually a product description for a rain jacket from British racing company Soar, which makes amazing clothing. But they go through the Schmerber rating and the RET rating. It`s not a pressing matter for me – I`m not in the lottery this year – but I need a new waterproof running jacket, and as long as I`m going to spend $200+, ideally I don`t want to have to buy another jacket when I enter the UTMB in the future. Is mandatory equipment really mandatory? Yes. You must have all your mandatory equipment with you or in your backpack throughout the race. Is the list of mandatory equipment the same for all races? The list of mandatory equipment is set out in the UTMB®/CCC/TDS®/OCC® regulations.

It is the same for all UTMB, ® CCC or TDS riders. Adjustments have been made for OCC® riders. ® The list of mandatory equipment for PTL® is different; The list can be found here. Is the mandatory equipment checked? If so, when? The mandatory equipment is checked when distributing the starting number, it can also be checked during the race. It is your responsibility to have everything with you throughout the race. What is the risk if I don`t have my mandatory equipment with me? The Race Stewards are present at the beginning of the races and at different points of the circuits and can check your mandatory equipment. In case of absence of equipment for your safety – no water tank with a minimum volume of 1l, no jacket, no flashlight or no survival blanket – immediate disqualification. This is not a punishment, but a preventive measure to avoid a situation in which you could be in danger. Do these tracksuits replace the need for running pants or leggings? No, waterproof tracksuits are available in addition to pants or leggings. If the weather forecasts good weather, is it still mandatory to take waterproof pants with you? Yes, mountain weather conditions change very quickly, and we know from experience that weather conditions change. In the mountains, you have to reckon with everything. Are there any technical limitations like the hooded jacket? No, the choice is yours, as long as the pants are waterproof, that`s all it takes.

Where can I find them? The internet offers a wide range of waterproof pants or the running section of your sports store.