Under Control Full Tight M — Black
Size: T3 · Quantity: 1
Product 1604|0|4469. Intended as the full-length leg layer in the mandatory kit.
Gear list · Nice 100M
Official requirements, my exact setup and the choices still open.
This is my personal working version of the UTMB Nice mandatory gear list for the Nice Côte d’Azur by UTMB 100M. It shows the practical choices behind my own race pack, not just a list of boxes to tick.
In a 100-mile trail race through the French Alps, mandatory equipment must solve real problems between aid stations: cold, wind, rain, darkness, heat, fatigue, food issues and equipment failure.
Important: this is not an official UTMB page and not advice for other runners. Always check the current official list for your own race.
19base items in my list
4warm weather items
2cold weather items
6recent purchases added
Base kit
My mandatory base kit for the Nice 100M
For each item I show what the organisation asks, what I personally carry and the current status toward Auron.
| Item | What the organisation asks | My setup | Status | My note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Running pack | Suitable for carrying all mandatory equipment throughout the race. | Salomon ADV Skin 12 Race Flag running pack. | Ready | My base system for organising mandatory gear, food, flasks, layers and small tools. |
| Smartphone | LiveTrail/LiveRun, international roaming, charged and switched on. | Samsung S23 Ultra. | Check | Battery saver on, unnecessary apps closed and roaming checked before race week. The Nitecore power bank is part of my power strategy. |
| Personal cup | At least 15 cl; soft flasks or bottles with caps do not count. | My own personal cup. | Ready | I still have one. It just needs to physically go into the race vest. |
| Water supply | At least 1 litre in bottles or bladder. |
10 Salomon 500 ml soft flasks in total Including five additional SOFT FLASK 500ml/17oz ULTRA 42 flasks · SKU LC2337700001 · size NS. |
Ready | Two flasks form the normal minimum carry setup. The larger stock lets me pre-fill, rotate and replace flasks during training, travel and race logistics without depending on one single pair. |
| Two headlamps | Two working headlamps, with spare batteries or power bank. | Petzl Nao RL with spare battery + Petzl Tikka. Nitecore NB10000 Gen3 as power bank. | Ask runners | I will ask previous runners in the Trail Talk community how they handle the second lamp and power-bank setup in practice. |
| Emergency blanket | Minimum 1.40 m × 2 m. | Bergzeit First Aid Kit. | Ready | The kit is complete. It may be possible to pack it smaller. |
| Whistle | Mandatory emergency signal. | Integrated in the Salomon vest. | Ready | Fixed to the race vest. |
| Elastic bandage | Self-adhering bandage for compression/fixation, minimum 100 cm × 6 cm. | Bergzeit First Aid Kit. | Ready | I want it accessible, not buried at the bottom of the pack. |
| Food reserve | Emergency food reserve; my list works around 800 kcal. | Precision Fuel PF90 gels. | Prepare | I will pack three PF90 gels separately as emergency reserve and not count them in my normal race nutrition. |
| Waterproof jacket | Hood, breathable membrane, taped seams and real protection. | Salomon Bonatti Pro WP Jacket. | Ready | Not just a kit-check item; it has to work in mountain wind and rain. |
| Long trousers / tights | Ability to cover the legs fully. |
Compressport Under Control Full Tight M — Black Size T3 · product 1604|0|4469 |
Purchased · test | Bought for. This now fills the full-length leg-layer position in my kit, but I still need to test it with the complete vest and in cold or wet conditions. |
| Cap or Buff | Sun protection and thermal regulation. | Monte Rosa buff and Monte Rosa by UTMB cap. | Ready | Buff on my wrist during the day and later under the headlamp. |
| Extra warm mid-layer | Long sleeves, no cotton, minimum weight according to the checklist. |
Compressport 3D Thermo Seamless Hoodie Zip — UTMB 2026 — Lavender Size L · product 2362|0|7072 |
Purchased · verify | Bought as the main warm long-sleeved candidate. I still need to compare its weight and fabric with the final 2026 wording and test it underneath the waterproof shell. The Craft longsleeve remains a backup option until that check is complete. |
| Warm hat | Beanie for cold insulation. | Buff beanie | Purchased | Bought specifically for the mandatory warm-hat position. It will be packed dry and kept accessible with the gloves and shell rather than buried at the bottom of the vest. |
| Warm/waterproof gloves | Hand protection in cold, wind and bad weather. |
Salomon CROSS WARM gloves · size XL · SKU LC1897600004 Salomon Bonatti overmittens |
Ready | The CROSS WARM gloves provide the warm base layer; the Bonatti overmittens add wind and weather protection. I will test the two-layer system with poles, food packaging, zips and the waterproof jacket. |
| Waterproof overtrousers | Waterproof trousers carried in the race pack. | Salomon Bonatti WP Pant. | Ready | Ready. |
| ID | Valid passport or ID card. | Passport / ID card. | Check | Check validity before bib pickup. |
| Trail shoes | Closed, sturdy trail shoes suitable for mountain terrain. | Hoka One One Mafate Speed 4 / Hoka Speedgoat 7. | Ready | Both are well broken in and suitable for the course. |
| Poles | If I start with poles, I carry them for the whole race. | Leki Micro Trail Race poles, 125 cm. | Decision made | They go with me for the entire race. Not in a drop bag, not picked up later. |
Recent purchases
Four items added to the Nice 100M kit
These purchases close several open decisions from the previous version of this page. Buying an item is not the same as finishing the decision: fit, layering, chafing and compliance with the final 2026 wording still need to be tested.
Full Socks Oxygen — Fluo Red
Size: 45–48 · Quantity: 2 pairs
Product 2024|0|5986. One pair for race testing and one possible dry replacement.
3D Thermo Seamless Hoodie Zip — UTMB 2026 — Lavender
Size: L · Quantity: 1
Product 2362|0|7072. Main candidate for the warm long-sleeved layer; final weight, fabric and layering still need checking.
Buff beanie
Quantity: 1
Bought for the mandatory warm-hat position. Model and price were not included in the supplied order details.
CROSS WARM gloves
Size: XL · Quantity: 1
SKU LC1897600004. Warm base gloves used together with the existing Salomon Bonatti overmittens.
SOFT FLASK 500ml/17oz ULTRA 42
Size: NS · Quantity added: 5
SKU LC2337700001. These additions bring my total stock to ten 500 ml soft flasks.
Warm weather kit
What I add when heat becomes part of the race
These items matter if the warm weather kit is activated or if Saturday daytime becomes hot.
| Item | What the organisation asks | My setup | Status | My note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunglasses | Warm weather kit; photochromic recommended. | Julbo Ultimate Reactiv Performance 1-3. | Ready | I will take them anyway. |
| Sahara cap | Protects head and neck from sun. | Salomon CROSS+ Sahara cap. | Hot weather only | Ready, but only packed if the hot weather kit is activated. |
| Sunscreen | SPF50 recommended. | Small SPF50 tube. | Buy | Buy a small trail-friendly tube before race week. |
| Extra water capacity | Increased water capacity in extreme heat. | Extra soft flasks; Salomon Soft Reservoir 1.5 l as backup. | Decision made | I prefer soft flasks. The bladder will travel to Nice and may go into my second drop bag for Saturday daytime. |
Cold weather kit
What I still need to solve for cold, wind and bad weather
I do not want to make these choices during race week. Protective eyewear and the third warm layer need to work with the rest of my setup.
| Item | What the organisation asks | My setup | Status | My note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protective eyewear | Cold weather kit; protection from snow, wind or debris. | Ski goggles to arrange through skiers I know. | Arrange + test | I want to test them with hat, headlamp and hood, not for the first time right before leaving. |
| Third warm layer | Extra insulating layer between warm layer and waterproof shell. | To decide: light fleece or synthetic insulation layer. | Choose + test | This must do something different from my Craft longsleeve: real extra insulation when moving slowly, descending, waiting or in bad weather. |
My race tools
Not everything is mandatory, but some things are essential
These items are not all official mandatory gear. They are part of my race plan, nutrition, navigation, power strategy and aid-station setup.
| Item | What the organisation asks | My setup | Status | My note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watch | Not mandatory, but crucial for my race plan. | Garmin Enduro 2. | Ready | Navigation, pacing, battery life, alerts, nutrition timing and intensity control. |
| Heart-rate strap | Not mandatory, but part of my own data setup. | Garmin HRM-Pro Plus. | Ready | More reliable heart-rate data than wrist HR, especially with cold, poles or long descents. |
| Power bank in race pack | Not a standalone mandatory item, but part of my phone/lamp strategy. | Nitecore NB10000 Gen3 Carbon Fiber Powerbank 10,000 mAh. | Ready | Goes in my race pack for phone, lamp and emergency power. |
| Power bank in drop bag | Personal backup. | Extra Nitecore NB10000 Gen3 in my second drop bag. | Ready | Backup for later in the race, especially Saturday daytime/night if charging or swapping becomes useful. |
| Bowl | Not the same category as headlamps or jacket, but practically needed for hot food. | Sea to Summit Frontier UL Collapsible bowl. | Take it | If there is pasta, risotto or polenta and no plate is provided, this is not luxury. |
| Spork | Aid-station comfort / practically needed for hot food. | Robens Titanium Spork. | Take it | Keep with aid-station gear. Do not confuse it with official base mandatory kit. |
| Compression socks | Not mandatory; personal race and drop-bag choice. | Compressport Full Socks Oxygen — Fluo Red Size 45–48 · two pairs · product 2024|0|5986 |
Purchased | per pair, total. I will test one pair in long sessions and keep the second pair available as a dry replacement. |
Open choices
The gear choices I still want to test deliberately
Full-length tights: test rather than buy
The Under Control Full Tight is now purchased. The remaining question is whether it stays comfortable under the full vest, after hours of climbing and descending, and in cold or wet conditions.
Second lamp and power bank
A Nitecore NB10000 Gen3 goes in my race pack. I will ask previous runners how they practically handled lamp two, spare power and kit checks.
Warm-layer system
The 3D Thermo Seamless Hoodie is now the main candidate. I still need to weigh it, compare it with the final requirement and test whether the Craft longsleeve or an additional insulating layer is still needed.
Water and flask logistics
I now own ten 500 ml soft flasks, including five additional Ultra 42 flasks. The remaining task is deciding how many travel to Nice, which are pre-filled and whether the 1.5-litre bladder has any role in the second half.
Action list
What still needs to be done before race week
- Compare the 3D Thermo hoodie and Craft longsleeve with the final warm-layer requirement.
- Test the Under Control Full Tight with the complete race vest and in cold or wet conditions.
- Test the Full Socks Oxygen during a long hill or descending session and decide which pair travels in the drop bag.
- Test the CROSS WARM gloves and Bonatti overmittens together with poles, food packaging, zips and the waterproof shell.
- Test the Buff beanie with the headlamp, hood and waterproof jacket.
- Buy a small SPF50 tube.
- Ask previous Trail Talk runners about the second lamp and power-bank setup.
- Arrange ski goggles and test them with hat, headlamp and hood.
- Pack three PF90 gels separately as emergency reserve.
- Decide which soft flasks travel to Nice, which are pre-filled and whether the bladder still goes into the second drop bag.
- Put bowl and spork with the aid-station gear.
- Put the personal cup physically in the race vest.
My principle: I am not trying to create the lightest possible kit that just passes a check. I want a setup that is light enough to carry and reliable enough if I really need it.
Last meaningfully updated: 14 July 2026.