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==What to put in a drop bag==
You need to think through the situations your may face and what you may need. Here are some ideas…
* Warmer/cooler clothing. The weather can change significantly in the course of an ultra, so having different clothing can be vital. [[Running in the Cold]]* Waterproofs. If the weather turns inclement, a waterproof can be the difference between a successful race and a DNF. [[Running in the Rain]]
* Shoes. I think this is most useful for dealing with swollen feet. Having dry shoes and socks can be nice, but in my experience your feet are wet again surprisingly quickly.
* Lights. Rather than carry a light for the whole race, putting one/two in a drop bag makes life easier. If you have multiple drop bags you need to plan carefully to make sure you have the light before nightfall. You also have to be very sure you don't leave the drop bag without your light! Having spare batteries in drop bags is also a good idea. [[Running in the Dark]]* Food. Aid stations should have everything you need, but a drop bag can provide some specific treat (Newman's Own Ginger O's for instance – a personal favorite)[[Fueling in an Ultra]]
* Music. If you only want to listen for music for some of the time, you can have a player in a drop bag. If the race is longer than your player's battery life, you can have extra players in your drop bags.
* Bags. Put everything into bags to keep them separated and dry. Putting colored duct tape onto the bags can make identification easy.
