PTL 2019: Trail Gear We’d Pack Today
In 2019, DansxAhon Adventure Team (Majo Liao, Aldean Lim, Jami Ramirez) finished La Petite Trotte à Léon (PTL)—a week-long Alps epic that’s more survival than race. Back then they wore Ahon trail socks and gaiters. Our shirts/shorts weren’t ready for that kind of European cold and exposure yet.
Since then, our lineup has evolved—lighter, tougher, and tested hard on Philippine terrain. If we were packing for PTL today, here’s the Ahon kit we’d bring—and why.
Read the full story first: Type 2 Fun, All Week: DansxAhon at the PTL (2019)
2019 Essentials That Made A Difference
Trail Running Gaiters
- Seals dust & scree before it wrecks your feet
- Stays put with a secure hook-and-strap system
- Field-tested on limestone, lahar, and volcanic sand
Trail Socks
- Reinforced heel/toe with soft terry underfoot
- Breathable knit that dries fast
- Cushioned, not bulky—happy with runners, hikers, fast-packers
What We’d Pack Now (If PTL Was Today)
Super Light (SL) Singlet / Shirt
- Featherlight knit dumps heat and dries fast
- Smooth interior reduces rub under a pack
- Elite-proven: Majo finished Hardrock 100 in SL
Ultra Light (UL) Shirt
- Airy micro-mesh moves sweat quickly
- Soft hand feel for all-day wear under a vest
- Field note: Ronald used UL for a week-long TMB hike
Trail Shorts Pro
- Light, quick-dry fabric with a secure waistband
- Pockets that don’t bounce (gels/keys)
- Cut to move—scramble, pole, descend freely
Running Cap / Bucket Hat
- Light brim + quick-dry crown
- Easy rinse, dries fast between stages
One-Click Starts (Bundles)
- Trail Starter Kit – Option 1: SL/UL singlet + gaiters — Get Option 1
- Trail Starter Kit – Option 2: Singlet + gaiters + cap — Get Option 2
- Trail Starter Kit – Option 3 (premium): Singlet + gaiters + cap + Trail Shorts Pro — (coming soon)
Why This Matters
PTL exposes everything: steep ridges, glacier crossings at 2 AM, days with 4–5k of vert, and almost no sleep. Gear won’t do the work for you—but the right layers keep feet clear of grit, manage sweat/heat, and reduce rub so you can keep moving when it’s pure type-2 out there.
Build Your Kit
- Super Light Collection
- Ultra Light Collection
- Trail Shorts Pro
- Trail Running Gaiters • Trail Socks • Caps