Last updated: 17-Aug-18
The Ronhill Trail Cargo Contour Capri is part of its Pure Running range. I tried it out on a longer trail run over moderate ground and in average temperatures.
Features
- Powerlite fabric
- High content of Elastane provides excellent support with great stretch and recovery
- 2 leg pockets for portage of Trail fuel bottles and other items
- Flattering waistband with draw cord
- 4 elasticated loops – ideal for gels
- Expandable back zip security pocket – up to 600ml capacity
- Reflective graphics
- New designed silicon grippers on thighs for ascending running position
- Flat waistband with draw cord
- UK Retail price: £40
Photo credit: Alice Morrison.
PROS: What’s good about the Ronhill Women’s Trail Cargo Contour Capri
There really was a high content of Elastene which meant a super-comfy fit. Once these bad boys were on, I could completely forget about them.
I loved the waistband and drawstring as this meant I could get them to fit me exactly and there was no riding down as I continued on my run.
I liked the expandable back zip security pocket. It really gave me a good option for extra storage.
The silicon grippers on the thighs were a neat touch. I am a thigh-pusher on the hills and so I liked the idea.
Photo credit: Alice Morrison.
CONS: What’s not so good about the Ronhill Women’s Trail Cargo Contour Capri
The leg pockets were very useful for stashing but of course once I had put stuff in them I found it irritating when I was running.
I wasn’t keen on the elastic grip on the calves as I found it unnecessary.
I liked the elasticated loops for gels on the back of the capris but found that they were covered up by my top which had a longer back, so they became a bit redundant.
Photo credit: Alice Morrison.
CONCLUSION
I found these capris really great to wear. They fit well and the material was soft and stretchy. There were nice features and they had clearly been designed with lots of attention to detail. They also looked good which is a bonus. They do not offer compression but they are definitely a good trail-run design.
| Score | |
| Design | 8/10 |
| Features | 9/10 |
| Performance | 9/10 |
| Value | 8/10 |
| Total | 8.5/10 |
Other capris you may want to consider:
Asics Stripe Knee Tight
Underarmour UA Mirror Crop
Alice Morrison is a novice ultra runner who loves the challenge of difficult trails and terrains. She lives in Morocco and splits her trail training between the rocky Atlas Mountains and the desert.
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