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My favorite Patagonia. My Favorite Trail Running Gear . Pro trail runner Hiroki Ishikawa talks about his favorite Patagonia gear.
My Favorite Trail Running Gear

My favorite Patagonia. My favorite trail running gear .
Hiroki Ishikawa, a professional trail runner, talks about .

Hiroki Ishikawa , a professional trail runner who promotes trail running through various approaches such as producing races and managing events. He is known as a pioneer in spreading the European and American trail running styles and ways of enjoying trail running in Japan. What kind of gear has Mr. Ishikawa been using to run in the mountains? What are his criteria for selecting gear that is truly dependable in a harsh natural environment? Among the Patagonia trail-running gear that he has used for many years, we selected five items that he is particularly attached to. We asked him to share his experiences in the field.

【02: Duckbill cap]
A classic loved by trail runners.

-. The second is the "Duckbill Cap. . This is another well-known item that trail runners continue to love.

Ishikawa: The coarse mesh at the back of the head is highly breathable, the brim is short so it does not narrow the field of vision too much, and it is easy to carry around because it can be folded into a crumpled shape. I think this is one of Patagonia's signature trail running gear.

Duckbill Cap" each ¥5,280

-I have the impression that Mr. Ishikawa has been wearing the "Duckbill Cap" for some time.

Ishikawa: . yes, I have been a fan of these caps since the late 1990s.

-The coloring is also a feature.

Ishikawa: Yes . Until then, caps were monochromatic, which was the norm. After the "Duckbill Cap," other companies followed suit and released caps in this style.

Mr. Ishikawa's personal belongings. . The early one on the left was developed not for running but for kayaking.

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