Races in the desert, like the Marathon des Sables® or the Half Marathon des Sables®, are among the toughest in the world. Extreme temperatures, abrasive sand, almost total self-sufficiency… Your gear choice can be the difference between finishing the stage and quitting.
At Raidlight, we've been designing products made for desert trail running for years: ultra-light, tough, functional, tested in the field. Here's a selection of our special "desert" gear, approved by finishers.
Your trail pack: the core of your autonomy
A pack designed to handle hours of effort in harsh conditions.
- Large main pocket 22L + zipped and stretch pockets
- Super modular and adjustable
- Compatible with the Front Pack to gain 4L of volume
Vest shape, close to the body, zero bouncing.
- Only 325g
- Main pocket 20L + multiple pockets
+4L volume at the front. Perfect to spread out your load, easily reach your nutrition or gear.
Technical gear built for extreme temperatures
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Technical tops
- Ultra Dry Light: protects your arms and neck UPF40, 100g
- Ecodry : protects your arms, UPF40, 120g
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Trail running shoes
- R-Light 2en1: shorts + tights, belt with pockets
- Trail Raider: 3 pockets, quick-drying, recycled polyester
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Ultra 4.0 trail running shoes
- Comfort and cushioning for long distances
- Adapted to sand, without aggressive studs
- With integrated removable gaiters
💡 Sizing tip: go 1 to 2 sizes up. Heat + long distance = swollen feet.
Discover our full article on trail running shoes for the desert.
Heat, sand, and sun protection
Essential to block sand. Have them sewn, never glued: glue doesn't withstand abrasion.
New: gaiter installation service in our Chartreuse workshop. Learn more
Ultralight, breathable, protects your neck and face. A desert-approved essential.
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R-Light sunglasses
- Ultralight
- Wide field of vision
- Photochromic or cat.3
- Protect from sand and sun
👉 Find our collection dedicated to items with UPF protection.
Gear for bivouac nights
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TYVEK set
- Ultralight jacket + pants
- Windproof and breathable
- Protect from sand and night cold
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Ultralight Down 2in1 sleeping bag
- Down jacket + sleeping bag = space saver
- Packable
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Headlamp
- Essential at bivouac night. Don’t overlook it.
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Ultralight MP+ 2-person tent
- 980g
- Membrane MP+ 20K/20K: waterproof and breathable
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Ultralight Bivouac mattress
- 390g, 6cm thick
- Non-return valve, quick inflation
- 195x57 cm: the perfect comfort/lightness balance
Enjoy sliding discounts with our desert gear, up to -30% from 4 products purchased.
In short
In the desert, every gram counts and every gear choice can make the difference. Betting on lightness, breathability, and reliability means making sure you keep your energy to move forward. Think ahead about your needs, from blazing sun to the cold of the bivouac. With Raidlight, you set off confident, ready to live your adventure all the way to the finish line.
