Gear

If you're feeling overwhelmed with all the shiny things as you start running, let us help simplify your gear game.

These top 2021 shoes are available now and will be your best option with supply chain shortages of new models.

Base layers are critical when running in cold weather when it comes to staying warm and dry. Here are our go-to favorites.

Buying early, and potentially in bulk, could help save stress in the face of impending inventory shortages.

The new batch of trail running shoes is coming soon, and there's a lot to look forward to.

Tested in the coldest seasons by our editors in Colorado and Montana, these jackets are sure to keep you warm on even the chilliest winter runs.

Whether you’re trail running overseas, linking up peaks or setting an FKT, Gaia GPS helps trail runners stay on track in complex terrain.

From route creation and trail research to offline data access, Gaia GPS helps everyone from navigators to professional mountain guides achieve safer, better-planned trips. 

The traction, stability, and protection of trail shoes will arm you for adventure on snowy roads this winter.

Enter for the chance to take your winter trail running to the next level with Kahtoola and legendary ultrarunner Rob Krar

A percussive massager can work out knots, relieve tightness and pain, and even help you overcome certain injuries. But they aren't all created equal.

This multi-sport watch is jam-packed with features that make backcountry exploring a breeze.

Our favorite gear for making sure you stay visible on the roads and trails this winter.

Here are our picks for female-forward shopping this holiday season.

You might be surprised to find out what gear our Editor In Chief swears by. But this planner is the engine that keeps Trail Runner going.

Trail running is usually a pretty safe sport. Here's how to be prepared for those emergency situations when it isn't.

The Native Land Territories Map allows users to see the Indigenous lands they’re on and learn more about their past and present. 

Find the right gift for every trail runner in your life with our editors' favorites from 2021.

Six science-based tips on how to best be seen while running in the dark.

A post making its way through social media channels has misleading advice, according to SAR officials.

For well prepared runners this new headlamp is a game-changer

With one eye for function and another for form, Nike refined the Terra Kiger for the trail shoe’s best fit, ride, and grip to date.

The North Face VECTIV Enduris is a well-cushioned ride with plenty of teeth, a surprisingly fast roll, and a wallet-friendly price.

The newest Tracksmith fall gear for training, racing and the running lifestyle.

The Inov-8 Trailfly Ultra is the first shoe that uses stronger-than-steel Graphene its midsole foam, and the result is long-lasting cushioning that holds up over the burliest of trails.

We put tough, dirty miles on these new customizable trail shoes that are generating buzz for their price tag — and find they deliver, with premium comfort and performance.

Today’s trail shoes provide specialized features for a variety of different terrains. Here’s how to sort out what you need.

Gear choices take on greater significance when you're going to be running all day—but there are still only a few necessities.

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Cut weight and save money for more backcountry enjoyment.

We took the Salomon Ultra glide for a test run. Well, several test runs.

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Speedland is launching a new shoe that they say transcends the category, and it has an eye-catching price tag.

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Asics make a burly trail statement with the Trabuco Max that grips onto and rolls over rough terrain.

These are the best trail running shoes we've tried, and advice for picking your next pair.

In this excerpt from "Kicksology," Brian Metzler takes an in-depth look to try and find the culprit behind the prevalence of injuries in runners.

Suit up in Arc'teryx's new kit for any alpine running conditions.

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If you’re looking to sooth running aches to recover faster from workouts, research shows that topical CBD could be an effective solution. Here's how we felt about these eight CBD recovery rubs.

Update your summer gear with these fresh picks.

The Gaia GPS map app—included in an Outside+ Membership—has saved my hide in the backcountry more than once.

Trail Runner Magazine readers get 15% off with code TRAILRUNNER15 at janji.com

Dialed in, locked in, and connected to your foot, the BOA-powered La Sportiva Cyklon is paving the way for the next generation of mountain trail shoes.

Lightweight, breathable, bombproof socks for the trail, road, and everything in between. Darn Tough is back with a stellar new lineup in 2021.

BOA has long pioneered innovative fit with their unique micro-adjustable BOA Fit System, but now, with the La Sportiva Cyklon, they’re debuting an all-new Dynamic Cage™ upper, providing the ultimate in secure, connected trail shoe fit.

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The North Face VECTIV™ technology turns your downward force into forward momentum and allows you to run with confidence.

Some runners aspire to extended running trips, from a week to months or more. Here's what you need to know to set yourself up for success.

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Gear shopping is fun, and we know the feel of something shiny and new is satisfying. But we love gear thrifting, and let us tell you why.

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When you buy Janji’s Winter 2020 running apparel, you’re staying warm and making a positive difference in the world, helping solve the international clean water crisis one purchase at a time.

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Kahtoola’s EXOspikes combine the unbeatable traction of MICROspikes with the lightweight, durable performance of NANOspikes. Ice and snow. Roads and rock. Dirt and trails. EXOspikes handle it all.

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Looking to run steep trail races? See our tester's reviews of the best poles for trail running. Here are the best poles for trail running.

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