Marathon Des Sables, Morocco, 2022

36th Marathon des Sables. 27 March - 02 April, 2022. Sahara Desert, Morocco.
5th place finish. 7 day stage race. 144 miles total, 21 hours,

Most important gear pieces (use what works for you, this is what worked for me):
-Backpack: Ultimate Direction Fastpack 20
-Shoes: Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra
-Shoe Gaiters: Raidlight Desert Gaiters
-Socks: Injinji Midweight crew x1, Injinji Ultra Run x1
-Bottles: Last minute decision, off brand-500mL bottles
-Shorts: Under Armour tights
-Shirt: Under Armour IsoChill
-Sunglasses: Blenders
-Calf Sleeves: CEP
-Watch: COROS Pace 2 (great battery life)
-Jacket: Pagatonia Men's Down Sweater
-Sleeping bag: Mountain Equipment, Helium 400, Long (23F, -5C) (little heavy but man I slept good, nights are cold).
No poles