Gear Check - Feather Weight
Feather Weight
The dangerously light Outdoor Research Synapse jacket (only 3.3 ounces) balls up and stuffs into any pocket unnoticed. So when the wind picks up, temps fall a bit or a light spring rain sets in, this jacket will keep you warm, dry and streamlined out on the trail. $119, www.outdoorresearch.com
Storm Sturdy
Decide to save on space and not pack the rain cover for your pack, then regret it later as you stand in a downpour? Stow your valuables in Deuter’s Dry Shield pack for your next adventure and you won’t have to worry about water seeping in. Welded and taped seams and fabric pass the waterproof test and help give this carrier the label of most waterproof pack in Outside magazine’s 2007 Gear Guide. $139 (20 liter), $179 (30 liter), www.deuterusa.com
Never Lost
If you’re an outdoor enthusiast, whether it be day hiking or multi-day backpacking, kayaking or climbing, biking or backcountry skiing, you know that anything can happen at any time. That’s why you may want to have an ACR Electronics Microfix Personal Locator Beacon on you. In a serious emergency, turn on your beacon and it will transmit a signal via the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system with your unique registered distress signal; this unique signal allows rescuers to know who you are and to find you that much faster. While the price may seem high at first, the price of survival is priceless. $750, www.acrelectronics.com
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this month's magazine
Run the City
The New York City Marathon has an effect on the city that no other event can have. Runners and spectators alike set the city abuzz with an energy of competition, goodwill and excitement about the best and biggest marathon in the world.
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October might just be my favorite month.
Building Speed in the Off-Season
Psst! You want to go fast? I mean really fast, faster than you ever imagined was possible? You don't need to buy anything. You don't need to take any special esoteric supplements or drugs. You don't have to do any special Kenyan workout. It's very simple, and yet, it's very hard.
Octoberber Gear Check
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