Gear

The Norda 001 G+ Spike tames impossible trails while keeping you dry and protected in winter weather

To start off the new year on the right foot, here are the essential gear finds, music, books, podcasts, and general miscellany that our Run Editors loved from last month.

Learn more about the best workout headphones for smashing the indoor cone of silence this winter season.

Motivation starting to take a hit? Get back on track—any track—with one of these creative (and fun!) goal-setting apps.

New and improved, this do-it-all trail shoe has some extra pep.

The preseason should be all about getting in base miles, working on establishing training zones, and making sure you don’t overdo it too early. Find out the best heart-rate tools for each.

I signed up for the On Cyclon subscription running-shoe service and get a perfectly clean new pair every three months

Suunto’s update to its popular Suunto 9 family knocks it out of the park with the new 9 Peak Pro, a sleek multisport smartwatch with an extended battery life and robust new features. It might be our favorite watch in the game right now.

With changing seasons, Trail Runner staff shares their most essential gear, tech, and media finds last month

The trail racer with no tongue and, at a price tag of $290, lots to say. Here’s what our testers think.

Looking for a hardy trail shoe to brave winter trails? We’ve got you covered.

We’ve done the math. Crunched the numbers. Here are the ten most popular Trail Runner articles on gear we published in 2022.

Just get the warmest everything, right? Nope.

We reviewed six traction devices for snowy trails.

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.

We got a pair of Kilian Jornet’s long awaited NNormal trail running shoes. Here’s our honest take.

The Running Event is the largest in-person running tradeshow of the year, and the entire Outside Run team was present. Here are five 2023 trends we picked up on.

High-end materials and designs go mainstream, delivering smooth-riding, versatile rides for every runner

Lace into these all-conditions kicks and log some miles off the beaten path

Chill out and get outside with our editors’ top gear picks from November.

Chill out and get outside with our editors’ top gear picks for December.

This tiny, indie brand is known for making lightweight, simple, affordable and very reliable shoes

As the weather shifts, we reached out to editors and elite runners to locate the highest performing cold weather running tights on the market.

Browse the selection of our favorite running gear this winter season, all ready to wrap for your best runner friends - or yourself!

Welcome to our top selection of gifts for runners that are set to keep on giving all year long.

If popping the cash for a monthlong trip to the Maldives isn't an option, here's the next best thing - the best recovery gifts for the runner in your life.

Bring a smile to the face of your favorite trail runner this year with a pair of our favorite trail running shoes from 2022.

Socks, hydration packs, insoles, and coffee! Welcome to the cornucopia of accessories and essentials for the runner on your list.

For the gearhead in your life, here are our editor's top picks for the runner who is technologically inclined.

We found the best kicks for connecting with the earth and setting your feet free

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Coros’ “middle child” gets some key updates on battery life, onboard features, and screen size, but can it hang with other smartwatches in the super-crowded $400-500 category?

These top running poles will make your trail adventures safer, easier, and more enjoyable

Looking to improve your sleep, HRV, and recovery? We put two wearables to the test to see which will have you bouncing back faster.

Turn your trail runs into movie magic with the Skydio 2+ autonomous drone

Inov-8’s nitrogen-infused foam offers springy responsiveness in their newest trail shoe, one of our favorites this year.

From podcasts to trail shoes, performance hoodies to popping playlists, here’s what our editors enjoyed in October.

We took 20 shoes out on trails from our doorsteps to mountaintops. These 7 came out ahead.

Six pieces of equipment for running around a 14,000-foot mountain

Thanks to advances in everything from noise cancellation to battery life, they’re my go-to for long runs, long meetings, and long flights

Beware of warning signs that indicate it’s time to get new kicks. Plus, use these expert tips to extend the life of your trail runners.

A week of scrambling over boulders and slogging through mud in the Arctic Circle proved the Hoka Mafate Speed 4’s versatile competence

Our trail shoemeliers pick the best off-road running models to pair with each trail surface

The upstart brand with the wide, comfy toe box, balanced ride, and loyal following had its start in a toaster oven

A good pair of socks and a quality shirt will help you run more–and do it more comfortably

Craft’s CTM Ultra Carbon 2 brings bouncy, high-stack, carbon-plated responsiveness to dirt-road training and racing

The much-anticipated launch of Kilian Jornet’s outdoor brand NNormal features two exciting new shoes. Here’s what you need to know.

Here’s the gear that’s helping us squeeze every last drop out of autumn.

For carrying weight while moving quickly in the mountains, the Slope Runner Exploration 18L is our new favorite vest-pack hybrid

Here's how to keep your running clothes lasting longer and out of the landfills.

Built to help runners see and be seen, Knog’s Bilby Run 400 headlamp not only lights the way but also keeps runners visible to trailside traffic

Alpacka Raft’s featherweight Ghost is changing the game for multisport adventures.

In the past, Apple watches were a novelty act for serious endurance and outdoor athletes, but with an improved battery life and legit workout functions, the Apple Watch Ultra is actually in the (long) race.

There’s a new trend in trail running eyewear and it’s large, fluorescent, and retro. But how? But why?

Fall races are looming on the horizon and in many places we’re at the peak of summer heat, so here’s what our editors have been running in, listening to, and reading.

Reebok’s Floatride Energy 4 Adventure delivers a road-shoe ride with just enough toughness for dirt

With integrated carbon plate technology and balances propulsion and cush, this shoe is fun and fast as heck.

Here’s why the latest style deserves a spot on your running shoe roster.

Plus, seven pieces of gear we can't wait to get on the trails and test out.

Where did the brand known for its huge, cushy soles come from—and how did they get on the feet of Britney Spears?

Garmin’s ultra endurance line of smartwatches gets a touch screen, onboard mapping, and a (very) bright LED flashlight—but is it all worth $1,100?

Long runs are one of the most critical parts of ultramarathon training. Here are the best shoes for making them feel like a breeze.

From coffee that supports conservation to new featherweight trail shoes to The Bear (yes, Chef!), here’s what our editors have been obsessing over in July.

We asked our readers: what’s the best piece of trail gear you’ve ever used? Here’s what our audience said.

Our editors tested five of the best carbon-plated trail shoes – and two alternative plated shoes – on the market. Here’s what we found.

The waste that comes from athletic gear and apparel is a structural problem, but individual actions still matter.

We’ve rounded up the best in sun protection apparel, accessories, and skincare products to keep you cool and protected this summer.

Summer has arrived! It’s race season and also staying-cool season, and here’s what our editors are loving as they dive into all things trail.

Studies conclude compression clothes may not be all they're cracked up to be.

200+ mile races are a different beast that requires a different set of tools. 2022 champ Joe McConaughy walked us through his arsenal.

For most of their history, running shoes have been marketed and sold for their ability to reduce injury. That has changed.

Here’s the trail running gear that has stood the test of time, and that our editors will swear by for years to come. 

Washing running clothes less frequently might be better for the environment. But re-wearing funky clothes just...stinks.

When you’re covering 145 miles through the Alps, every gram counts.

Fitness trackers can be a powerful training tool, but only if you use the info correctly.

The algorithms used to estimate your training load have some fundamental flaws, scientists say.

And what can you do to extend the life of your favorite pair?

From shoes and apparel to tech and hydration, here's all the best trail running gear of 2022, chosen by our editors and testers.

It’s finally trail racing season! And we couldn’t be happier. As we get ready for our big races this summer, here’s what the editors of Trail Runner are loving right now.