My favorite Patagonia. My favorite trail running gear .
Hiroki Ishikawa, a professional trail runner, talks about .

Hiroki Ishikawa , a professional trail runner who promotes trail running through various approaches such as producing races and managing events. He is known as a pioneer in spreading the European and American trail running styles and ways of enjoying trail running in Japan. What kind of gear has Mr. Ishikawa been using to run in the mountains? What are his criteria for selecting gear that is truly dependable in a harsh natural environment? Among the Patagonia trail-running gear that he has used for many years, we selected five items that he is particularly attached to. We asked him to share his experiences in the field.

Photo_Fumihiko Ikemoto
Text_Issey Enomoto
Edit_Hiroshi Yamamoto

【05: Airshed Pro Pullover]
Maintain comfort on long trail runs.

-The last item is the Airshed Pro Pullover. What makes this item unique?

Ishikawa: This wind shirt is water repellent, quick drying , and breathable. . It is also remarkably lightweight and compact for easy storage.

Men's Airshed Pro Pullover" ￥19,800

-How do you use it with the "Houdini Jacket"?

Ishikawa: The Houdini Jacket is a jacket that you take on and off to regulate your body temperature, but the Airshed Pro Pullover has a switch between wind protection and ventilation that allows you to wear it comfortably for long trail runs without having to repeatedly take it on and off. . If you want to go for a long, slow run, this is the one.

Personal possession of Mr. Ishikawa. the first Airshed Pullover, which was introduced in 2017. At the time, it was only available in a model without a hood.

-. and yet, Mr. Ishikawa, you have preserved your old products with great care.

Ishikawa: I'm the type of person who can't get rid of things. I have used a variety of Patagonia products since before I became an ambassador in 2002, and I have kept almost all of them. . I don't give them away unless they are damaged or severely deteriorated. . I have the opportunity to pull them out like this, and every item is filled with memories.