Before you think about any other outdoor kit, you need a good backpack. How else are you meant to carry the rest of what you need? And, what's more, how else are you meant to keep all your stuff dry?
It's not hard to make a shoe waterproof. However, the best waterproof trail running shoes combine rain and puddle protection with a lightweight, energetic design and grip that can put up a fight.
I don't have a turbo trainer, a smart bike, or even a dusty set of rollers in the loft. For some reason unbeknownst to me, and to the annoyance of my equipment, I'd rather spend time riding in the ...