Pedraforca Xtrail 2026

Mandatory gear

5 items42km · 2,600m D+3 distances

The Pedraforca Xtrail organisation requires you to carry this gear during the race. Non-compliance may result in time penalties or disqualification. Always check the official rules before the race, as the list may change between editions.

Mandatory gear — Pedraforca Xtrail

Item	Notes	Qty	Distances
✓ Windproof jacket Salomon Bonatti WP →(opens in a new tab)	Mandatory: weather at 2,400m changes fast	1	All distances
✓ Reusable cup Salomon Soft Flask 250 ml →(opens in a new tab)	Cupless race at aid stations	1	All distances
✓ Emergency whistle Fox 40 Classic →(opens in a new tab)	—	1	All distances
✓ Emergency blanket Lifesystems Thermal Blanket →(opens in a new tab)	—	1	All distances
✓ Charged mobile phone Cinturón de running con porta móvil →(opens in a new tab)	—	1	All distances

Which vest do you need for Pedraforca Xtrail?

With 42 km on the longest distance and this mandatory gear list, you need a 8-10 L vest. These are our picks:

Our pick

Salomon Active Skin 8View on Amazon

AONIJIE Mochila de Hidratación 10LView on Amazon

Nathan VaporAiress 2.0 7L (mujer)View on Amazon

See the full trail running vest comparison →

💡Tip: check your gear several days before the race. Never use anything new on race day.

Check the official rules — Pedraforca Xtrail

Recommended products to meet mandatory gear requirements

Salomon

Mandatory

Salomon Bonatti WP

Chaqueta cortavientos impermeable ultraligera (135 g). Costuras selladas, capucha ajustable y ventilación trasera. Se pliega en su propio bolsillo.

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Salomon

Mandatory

Salomon Soft Flask 250 ml

Collapsible 250 ml soft flask with a high-flow valve and a wide 42 mm mouth for fast refills at aid stations. It shrinks as you drink, fits the front pocket of any vest and weighs just a few grams empty.

Strengths

+High-flow valve: quick sips without hard biting
+42 mm mouth, easy to refill and to drop in ice or tablets
+Folds down to almost nothing when empty

Watch out for

−Pricier than generic Amazon flasks
−The valve can drip slightly if not fully closed

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Fox 40

Mandatory

Fox 40 Classic

Silbato de emergencia sin pieza interna, funciona mojado y con barro. Sonido de 115 dB audible a gran distancia. El estándar en carreras de montaña.

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Lifesystems

Mandatory

Lifesystems Thermal Blanket

Manta térmica de emergencia reflectante. Retiene el 90% del calor corporal. Ultraligera (60 g) y compacta, cabe en cualquier mochila de trail.

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Generic

Mandatory

Cinturón de running con porta móvil

Lightweight running belt with phone compartment and transparent touchscreen window. Quick access to GPS and track without stopping. Adjustable, breathable and bounce-free. Ideal for trail running and hiking.

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Salomon

Salomon Speedcross 6

Salomon's most versatile trail shoe, ideal for technical terrain and mud. Exceptional grip with Contagrip sole and EnergyCell+ cushioning.

Strengths

+Agarre excepcional en barro y terreno técnico
+Protección de puntera reforzada
+Sistema Quicklace cómodo y rápido
+Drenaje de agua eficiente

Watch out for

−Durabilidad media en asfalto
−Horma algo estrecha para pies anchos

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Leki

Leki Ultratrail FX.One

Foldable trail running poles in 3 sections (110-130 cm). Ultralight carbon (175 g per pole), compact 38 cm folded. Speed Lock 2 locking system.

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Salomon

Salomon ADV Skin 12

Chaleco de hidratación de 12 litros con sistema SensiFit. Dos soft flasks frontales de 500 ml incluidas. Bolsillos de fácil acceso y ajuste ceñido sin rebotes.

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