T3 - UK (2020-04)

DAY HIKING

GEAR

OSPREY ARCHEON 25

If you want a

hiking backpack

that’s big on

versatility

yet gentle

on the

environment,

take a look

at the

Archeon,

made from PFC-

free recycled nylon. Tough

and wilderness ready, the

Archeon 25 has a built-in

raincover, compression straps

for a comfier fit, and is water

reservoir compatible.

£150, ospreyeurope.com

Casio’s line of G-Shock Bluetooth Mudmaster

watches are built for life outdoors, so it’s a

no-brainer for the brand to team up with the

Ministry of Defence to release this British Army

edition (£449, g-shock.co.uk). The stealth

black dial means it won’t attract unwanted

attention in the wilds, while an updated Carbon

Core Guard Structure and triple-layered

carbon-insert bezel make it as tough as it is

light. Features include location and activity-

tracking, a mission log, location memory,

sunrise and sunset data, and calories burned.

MERRELL MQM FLEX

2.0 GTX

MQM stands for moving

quickly in the mountains,

so have no worries about

drafting this technical shoe

in for your fast and light day

hikes. A Gore-Tex membrane

keeps water out, while air

cushions in each heel absorb

shock and boost stability on

uneven terrain.

£120, blacks.co.uk

APRIL 2020 T3 23

Fitness & Outdoors

LIFE IN THE FAST LANE

Casio and the MoD have just released a new Mudmaster watch.

Question is, are you tough enough for it?

Running is an invigorating way to improve

your physical health and boost your mood,

but what happens when you hit a plateau in

terms of speed or distance? Also, is there a

way to run while reducing risk of injury?

There are plenty of wearables and apps that

track your runs, but improver runners need

more to help them reach new heights.

Looking to do just that is Nurvv Run (£249,

nurvv.com), a biomechanics-based app and

shoe insole combo that analyses your form

to help you understand just how sustainable

your current running habits are.

The lightweight insoles (available in six

sizes, and designed with a five-hour

rechargeable battery) slip into your existing

trainers. Once fitted, they utilise 32 sensors

to capture data from your feet at 1,000

times per second per sensor, gathering stats

relating to cadence, step length, footstrike

and balance to create your Running Health

score, which you can unpick in the

companion app (iOS, Android).

The aim is to help you understand how

your type of running affects your body, and

to identify problem areas before they

become serious. Through real-time coaching,

Nurvv Run also coaches you on form so that

you run better, giving you personalised

speed and running technique workouts.

Want to run faster and reduce your chances of injury? Nurvv Run,

a new biomechanics-based fitness tech, may help you do just that...

GOT THE NURVV

MUDDY HELL

WE’RE IN THE ARMY NOW

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1,000 MILE ULTIMATE

TAC TE L SOCK

Blisters ruin hikes, so

don’t be that person

who ventures up a

mountain without

proper walking

socks. The

Ultimate

Tactel

Sock

(available

in anklet and crew) are

made for trail running

first, so expect supreme

sweat-wicking and day-

long comfort. Blister-

free guaranteed.

£10, 1000mile.co.uk

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