DESERT RATS

SUMMER DROP 3

Desert Rats reaches its final stage. Stian, Vaida, and Max converge where salt-laced ground veers into dust-whipped sky. 

After the desert has taken its fill, the body asks for a lighter kit and milder pace. 

This stretch closes the chapter: technical pieces ready to carry what’s been learned along the journey. Gear stripped for chasing the High, then savoring the recovery.

DESERT RATS

DROP OVERVIEW


HIGH DESERT SYSTEM

STIAN


Stian closes the last miles of summer in search of air from head to trunk. 

The PeaceShell™ River Shirt Short Sleeve opened and closed to work with the valley winds. Holding the dipping sun’s rays from his neck while letting air through, the laser-perforated PeaceShell™ Ice Bandana. Grounded by Rippy™ Cordura® 2.5" Shorts for moving any way through every type of terrain the Atacama offered, Grenoble Green flashing in the salt light. 

A system that held through every stage of this road and run trip, and long after.

HIGH DESERT SYSTEM

OVERVIEW


PeaceShell™ Cordura® Trail Cap

Regular price 85 EUR
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PeaceShell™ Ice Bandana

Regular price 120 EUR
Regular price 0 EUR Sale price 120 EUR

PeaceShell™ River Shirt Short Sleeve

Regular price 240 EUR
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Rippy™ Cordura® 2.5" Trail Shorts

Regular price 180 EUR
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Merino Nylon Tube Socks

Regular price 50 EUR
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TheROCKER

Regular price 260 EUR
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HIGH DESERT SYSTEM

FEATURES


SALT FLAT SYSTEM

VAIDA


At the lagoon's edge, Vaida trades pace for composure. The AuraLite™ Muscle Tee carries mineral dust from the journey. 90 grams that hover around her frame. Balanced accessories protect and free form, with Justice™ Distance 2.5" Shorts to breathe and stretch with each stride. Salt-flecked skin, slow steps, the satisfying looseness of having already run the hardest parts of the way.

SALT FLAT SYSTEM

OVERVIEW


SoftCell™ Bandana

Regular price 60 EUR
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WOMEN'S

AuraLite™ Muscle Tee

Regular price 120 EUR
Regular price 0 EUR Sale price 120 EUR
WOMEN'S

Justice™ Distance 2.5" Shorts

Regular price 220 EUR
Regular price 0 EUR Sale price 220 EUR

Merino Nylon Tube Socks

Regular price 50 EUR
Regular price 0 EUR Sale price 50 EUR

TheROCKER

Regular price 260 EUR
Regular price 0 EUR Sale price 260 EUR
SALT FLAT SYSTEM

FEATURES


SHOP ALL DESERT RATS
DESERT RATS DROP 003/003 29052026
AREA
CHILE - BOLIVIA BORDER
BOLIVIAN ALTIPLANO
TERRAIN
AEOLIAN DUNES
SALT FLATS
STRATA
VOLCANIC TUFF
FORMATION
AEOLIAN EROSION
CONDITIONS
ALTITUDE (4,000–5,000m)
UV INDEX 12-15 (EXTREME)
AIR STRIPPED OF MOISTURE
LOW OXYGEN
BLINDING SALT GLARE
TEMP
+40°C DAY
-5°C NIGHT
DISTANCE COVERED
850KM
DROP 001/003 ~21°51'S, 68°21'W — ~23°05'S, 67°46'W
DROP 002/003 ~22°04'S, 67°57'W — ~21°11'S, 67°07'W
DROP 003/003 ~21°11'S, 67°33'W — ~20°08'S, 66°26'W
The lagoon holds them briefly before the road home opens. Three desert rats enjoy one last dip to celebrate the days spent pressing back against the desert. The gear has earned its place, and so have they.
The lagoon holds them briefly before the road home opens. Three desert rats enjoy one last dip to celebrate the days spent pressing back against the desert. The gear has earned its place, and so have they.
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