A great headlamp for the money. Light weight, durable and it looks good too. Not the brightest light for night time trail running but the battery lasts a long time.

This kit is so light and compact you won't even know you're carrying it! Good for minor cuts and scrapes and treatment of small blisters.

ProBars are great and Art's Orignial is the best of the best. Packed with lots of good organic ingredients and tons of calories to get you through a long hike or run. On top of that, it tastes great too!

Shot Bloks are good for a quick boost of energy on shorter runs (<2hours) but have too much simple sugar to use for longer runs. Simple sugars can cause stomach upset. They also take longer to digest than gels and can feel a little heavy in your stomach. They do taste great though, better than Gu!

This is a great product if are a trail runner like me. I've never lost a signal even under thick tree cover. Track miliage, elevation, grade etc. I agree the soffware is lame but you can download Sportstrack for free. It's much better than the stock software. Too bad MotionBased is no longer availiable. It was great.

Not sure why some of the reviewers had a problem with battery life. I've worn mine during 50 mile ultras and the battery lasts for nearly 10 hours.

This is a great bottle for runs up to one hour. It holds 20oz of your favorite fluid plus there's enough room in the zippered pocket to hold your car keys and a couple of gels. I've had my for 2 years, use it all the time an it's still in great condition.

This is the largest of my hydration packs. A 100 oz bladder and 600 cubic inches of storage for long, unsupported runs. Very comfortable and no bouncing even when completely full. There's plenty of room to food, gels, a headlamp, medical kit, multi-tool, a light jacket, and the kitchen sink! You can never have too many hydration packs, can you?

Here is my take on it from the ground up.The Vibram outersole is rock solid with an aggressive tread pattern and embedded rubber spikes for additional traction when the going gets rough. I have run over a variety of surfaces including, hard-packed trails, mud, grass, gravel roads and asphalt. The soles provided excellent traction in all situations. They also offer excellent underfoot protection from sharp rocks and gnarly roots so no need to avoid them. I my opinion, the best test of a soles traction is how it grips on wet granite slabs. I haven't had a chance to test the shoe under these conditions but will update you when the opportunity presents itself. I suspect the soles will handle it just fine. The Vibram sole is so durable, I suspect it will outlast the uppers!

The triple density EVA mid-sole offers excellent cushioning without feeling too soft and spongy. If you have to run on paved roads to get to a trail-head then this might be the shoe for you. The Patagonia Release has the most cushioning of any trail shoe I have tried so far, even more than my Cascadias, which I consider to have very good cushioning. If you're into green, the midsole uses 15% recycled materials.

The shoe's upper is treated with a durable water repellent (similar to the repellent used on water-resistant jackets) to help seal out water when you are running in the rain or splashing through puddles. I haven't had a chance to take the shoes through any stream crossing but the shoes should drain well due to the open mesh design of the upper material. This open design also makes the shoe very breathable, great for warm weather running. Rounding out the uppers is a nicely padded tongue and a Dynamic Fit Lacing system with loops that are separate from the instep. The lacing system custom-wraps the upper around the forefoot. I have the say this shoe fits like a glove! Super comfortable.

The Patagonia Release is now my favorite trail shoe for long-distance running over trails with varying surface conditions. I used this shoe during a 50M trail race last week and had no issues with it. On the down side, the shoe is heavy at 14.5 oz but I can't really say I've noticed the weight on any of my runs. It's a well constructed shoe utilizing quality materials and should last a good long time. What else would you expect from companies like Patagonia and Vibram?

figured I was destined to a life time of popping blisters until I discovered the Injinji Tetratsok. Unlike convention socks that cram your toes together causing friction and eventually blisters, Injinji toe socks separate your little piggies. Individual anatomical toe sleeves form a thin anti-blister membrane between toes to eliminate skin-against-skin friction. I have been wearing the Injinji's for 2 years now and haven't have a single blister even when doing runs of up to six hours, and with very wet feet.

They come is different styles from micro-mini to crew to match your individual preference. They are also made with various materials such as CoolMax, NuWool and NuBamboo, an Eco Series collection made primarily of natural, organic, and sustainable fibers. On the down side, the NuWool ones tend to wear out pretty fast.

If blisters have been a problem for you, you may want to take the Injinji toe socks out for a run. You've got nothing to lose but your blisters!