Patagonia Slope Runner 18L Pack Andrew Piotrowski Overall, The Patagonia Slope Runner 18L Pack is a badass minimalist but meticulously built adventure pack. Long days in the mountains or on the trails call for a lot of gear, water, and nutrition. Even if you are the ultimate minimalist ultralight-everything person, you are still going to need the basics. And when
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Nathan Sports Men’s Rise Short Sleeve Shirt Andrew Piotrowski Hot and sticky weather has now descended on the East Coast. The humidity-fueled onslaught of summer air will inevitably replace the near-perfect (for running) spring temps and make running a bit more painful. However, by selecting the right gear we can make summer running a bit more comfortable. Nathan Sports Men’s
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Swiftwick Maxus Zero Tab Socks Andrew Piotrowski I distinctly remember the day that I realized that socks actually can affect your running performance. It was the first week of my freshman cross country year at Philadelphia University. I had precisely picked out my shorts, shoes, and tech T but neglected to even think about the bulky socks that I squeezed
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Nathan Sports Reflective Gloves Andrew Piotrowski If you are anything like me your least favorite part of training for an ultramarathon are the evenings that you can’t make it to the trails and end up running on the roads. Let’s face it, running on the roads at night can be risky business if you’re not prepared. Especially if those roads
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Nike ACG Gore-Tex Mountain Fly Austen Beason The Nike ACG Gore-Tex Mountain Fly shoes are all about maximizing comfort and protection while you’re on the trail. The thick sole pads out uneven terrain, while the deep tread ensures good grip, and the Gore-Tex upper keeps you dry. I had the chance to check out the Nike ACG Gore-Tex Mountain Flys
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Patagonia Peak Mission Gloves Lightweight gloves with pull-over wind-proof mitten shells Drew Thayer The Patagonia Peak Mission Gloves $79 are a great little running glove! I first saw this concept in skimo gloves, and I’m glad to have a pair in a light running weight. The nylon windproof and water-resistant mitten shells are paper-thin, but add a surprising amount
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