Running Accessories

Recent Running Accessory Reviews

Patagonia R1 Daily Gloves

This is a lightweight shoulder season glove, or it’s also useful as a liner glove. I like the larger-than-normal "grab loops" because they’re easy to snap into a light carabiner. The swirlies on the palm look funky, but don’t expect them to provide much grippiness. The pointer fingers are touchscreen compatible. Pricy, but very useful.  BACKGROUND The gloves. They clip together, nice for such a light glove. out for a walk, mid-30s.  backhand view Sized from XS to XL, the R1 Daily gloves… Full review

Trailspace Trail Runner Cap

An amazing hat; fits well and is sure to be a “talk of the trail!”                 Full review

Swiftwick Flite XT Trail

Up your socks-game with a set of all-around socks that can be stretched into service for almost any three-season activity. I can wear shirts that don’t wick sweat away and I’ll be fine.  I can put up with a crappy, $3 vinyl poncho. I can tough it out when my pack tries to wear a hole in my hide. However, if my feet aren’t happy, I’m MUCH less fun to be with.  This is why I no longer complain about paying for great socks. The Swiftwick Flite XT Trail socks qualify as great socks. This isn’t… Full review

Magic Stretch Gloves

Generic, no-name skinny, stretchy gloves, available at Pound Shops and Dollar stores, everywhere. The cheapest, lightest insurance policy an outdoors person ever bought. I bought another pair yesterday. I feel underprepared without Magic Gloves in my pack. They aren't the warmest, not the most durable, and won't move the needle, amongst your brand-conscious friends. They will, often, turn the wrong choice of glove into the right one. So snug fitting that you can wear them under—or over—a pair… Full review

Balega Ultralight Crew

Very thin sock for running. Fairly good protection from friction, and stretchy fit. Fabric tends to soil and pill fairly easily. I like the socks for walking and running but prefer Balega’s more robust options. Balega’s Ultralight Crew is a lightweight running sock, made of “Drynamix“ moisture-wicking fabric that is supposed to keep your feet cool and wick moisture away to keep your feet feeling dry. Balega also touts its seamless toe as a way to avoid friction points. Unisex sizing in sizes… Full review

Barefoot Company Free Your Feet

To small Socks are much too small. Full review

Banner & Oak Trucker Hat

I love this hat. I couldn't be happier with the purchase. I received two of these hats at a deep discount as part of a promotion for reviewing camping and outdoor gear. With that said, I can truthfully say that the Banner & Oak hats are awesome and I will now purchase their products regardless of whether that occurs in connection with a promotion. As for the hats, I typically require a high profile hat so I was sort of concerned when I first ordered this hat because it is listed as a mid-profile. Full review

Banner & Oak Trucker Hat

Rugged, durable material. One of my first purchases, was a wary one. I don't love trucker style hats, because more often than not, I'll get the odd one where the front sits ridiculously high on the head. It just looks....odd. Not so with this one. Top quality, I can really tell that this is going to be a hat I have for a while, and I love the patch design. Full review

Banner & Oak Pathfinder

A nice hat with women's heads in mind. From time to time I get products to test. This is one of those times. My head is on the small side and I am always on the lookout for hats that fit well and don't look ridiculous on me. Even though this hat is still on the large size for me, I like the look and feel of it. Out of the box it was stiff and took some working to soften it up. I think/hope it will continue to soften up as it will fit a bit better if it were softer. The adjuster snaps on the back… Full review