Arc’teryx Incendo
On windy runs, Arc鈥檛eryx鈥檚 4.2-ounce nylon blocked the breeze, never left us feeling stuffy, and packed away to almost nothing when we didn鈥檛 need it.
Saucony Performance Shorts
Saucony鈥檚 four-inch polyester are featherweight and simple with a silky-smooth built-in liner鈥攂asically, all we鈥檝e ever wanted from a pair of running shorts.
The North Face Better Than Naked
We liked the long, sun-blocking brim on North Face鈥檚 meshy, breathable , although runners with smaller heads said it hit their ears when pulled tight.
Patagonia Gamut Shirt
Testers praised how Patagonia鈥檚 nearly seamless, partially recycled felt against their skin, and they loved the company鈥檚 anti-odor Gladiator treatment, which hung tough through long runs鈥攁nd laundry lapses.
Pearl Izumi Sun Sleeves
Pearl Izumi鈥檚 kept our forearms warm on early-morning runs down to 40 degrees, while the breathable UPF-40, mostly nylon fabric meant we could wear them on milder days for sun protection too.
Sole Lightweight Sport Ankle Socks
厂辞濒别鈥檚 slipped on smoothly, and the thin Lycra-blend material was highly breathable on warm days.
Native Blanca Sunglasses
Springy frames and adjustable nose pads and temple grips kept Native鈥檚 polarized firmly in place in all conditions. Swapping in the included low-light lens is a snap.
Camelbak Ultra LR Vest
Weighing just over a pound when empty, CamelBak鈥檚 wasn鈥檛 the lightest hydration pack we tested, but its slosh-free 70-ounce bladder wrapped around our hips, making it the most comfortable for long days on the trail.