Instinct - Trail Inspired
Imported directly from the Alps, the products from Instinct Trail are made for the weeks, months, and years spent playing in the world's most demanding terrain. Taking a first-hand knowledge approach to design, asking the right questions, and making thoughtful changes were instrumental to evolving products that best serve the end user, us. Instinct's goal is a second-skin fit paired with freedom of movement and function, whether it's running vests, belts, or apparel.
Claiming something is no-bounce often means tightening it until it no longer bounces. That regularly leads to discomfort, which is why the Instinct Trail PX 3.1L Running Vest adds a non-compressive design to its no-bounce build. Adding a honeycomb pattern..
$105.00
Running belts naturally lower your center of gravity, allowing for more natural movement when grabbing necessities, and extending the amount of time you can be out in a more minimalist fashion. The Instinct Reflex Belt's intuitive layout will make that ex..
$45.00
Having a versatile pack that won't feel like a loose extra layer when it isn't loaded but will carry enough to get you to far-flung places isn't as easy as one might think. With 4.5L of capacity, the Instinct Ambition might be the perfect running vest for..
$118.00
A running vest that will carry the required gear for ultras but remains relevant for weekend training runs is one that every aspiring 100-miler should have. The Instinct Evolution 7L Black Edition is that pack and more. The Black Edition fits your incogni..
$140.00
Most folks running longer ultras use a vest in the 8-12L range because of the mandatory gear and additional fuel and hydration required. Instinct's X is 10 liters of expertise and efficiency with a 2nd skin feel. The one-size-fits-most build doubles as qu..
$165.00
The Eklipse 12L is generously sized and will accommodate most racers for most ultras. Ultralight packers and masochists will find the Eklipse enough pack for a night or three out in mild conditions. Should conditions take on a PNW-vibe, the waterproof pou..
$185.00
Weekends spent far away with a few luxuries or long-stage races that require excessive gear are what Instinct had in mind with the X8 18L Pack. The front of the pack has an intuitive layout that's running vest-esque, and you'll make short work of stowing ..
$205.00
Twenty liters of pack space leads to thoughts of fast-packing, 200-mile races, and grand picnics in far-away alpine meadows. Instinct's XX 20L is suitable for and will excel at all the aforementioned activities. With larger loads comes higher weights, and..
$255.00
Is it a vest? Is it a pack? Whatever it is, it's fast. The Instinct Alpi 40L covers all the bases for your most demanding mountain adventures. Backpacking and fastpacking? Check. Ultra super mega long-distance running and hiking? Of course. Rock and mount..
$310.00
5-panel cap designs are as functional as they are good-looking, and if you toss a foldable brim into the mix, you have a winning recipe. Instinct's Endurance Cap checks those boxes and adds eye-catching designs, but what good is all that if it doesn't fee..
$26.00
Remember when your running vest dictated where you stowed your poles if it did at all? Thankfully, those awful days are behind us, and the Instinct Ergo Quiver I is a thoughtful alternative to that conundrum of yesteryear. A wide mouth makes quick work of..
$35.00
Storage solutions for poles continue to evolve. Once, it was on the pack, then in a sleeve, and now Instinct offers the Ergo Quiver II for the symmetrical seeker and the efficiency freak. At first, it may not seem intuitive or efficient, but how many time..
$48.00
No-cup races are becoming the norm; therefore, being prepared with a utensil and collapsible cup are also becoming mandatory gear. Instinct's Spork is a durable 3-in-1 fork, knife, and spoon combo that will get you through whatever delicious concoction is..
$2.75
A collapsible cup/bowl in your running kit is quickly becoming the norm. The Instinct Compressible Bowl will double as your cup, plate, and bowl for all your aid station needs and more. At only ~1cm thick, it will tuck into your vest or belt and won't be ..
$8.00
Most running packs have a built-in plastic whistle that isn't very confidence-inspiring or durable. The Instinct Aluminum Whistle is noticeably louder and will attach to any pack via a key ring. At only eight grams, toss the factory whistle, replace it wi..
$2.50
