Check the edition-specific mandatory equipment list
Do not buy from an older kit list: mandatory items and quantities can change by format and edition.
GEAR FOR YOUR ADVENTURE
Gear for Marathon des Sables
The organiser’s edition-specific mandatory list comes first. Train with the shoes, carried pack, hydration and food you intend to use.
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START WITH THE ACTIVITY
Your practical kit checklist
Use this as a starting point, then adapt it to your route, season, accommodation and organiser requirements.
Test footwear, pack and hydration in training
Test shoes on the terrain you can access, and check for rubbing when your pack is loaded.
Plan food and recovery around the selected format
Measure how much food, water and spare clothing your chosen format requires before choosing pack volume.
CHOOSE WITH PURPOSE
Buy only what you actually need
Start with what you already own and test it on a similar training session or walking day. Fit, conditions and your stage plan matter more than a brand or price.
Check the current requirements
Kit lists, permitted equipment and conditions can change. Use the official information for your route or edition before travelling or buying anything.
Official information ↗BUYING GUIDE
Go deeper on footwear
A practical guide to fit, intended use and trade-offs before comparing shoes.
Read the buying guide →RELATED GEAR
Compare verified options
These products relate to part of the activity; they are not a complete kit list or personal recommendation. Product facts come from manufacturers; Athvaro has not independently tested them.
Salomon
S/LAB Genesis 2
Protective ultra-trail option with a broad platform and 4.5 mm lugs for mixed technical terrain.
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On
Cloudultra 3
Maximum-cushion ultra-distance option built for long technical terrain with a stability-focused platform.
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