Designed for ultra trail runners, this trail racing flat features a minimalist upper that offers a comfortable, incredibly lightweight ride with fewer internal seams to help eliminate irritation. The upper has been treated to manage moisture and quickly wick it away, and the unique outsole lug configuration provides traction and speed on trails. $75 newbalance.com
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Jenny Willden
Jenny Willden is the Managing Editor of Outdoor Sports Guide and a self-proclaimed gear and grammar nut. She's a member of the North American Travel Journalists Association and the Adventure Travel Trade Association. A lover of adventure and travel, she's happiest when riding horses or snowboarding in Utah’s mountains. Follow Jenny’s exploits on Twitter @jennywillden or Instagram @jlwillden.
This tote travels easily to the gym, school and wherever else your busy day takes you. Carry it with the shoulder straps or the detachable cross-body strap, and stash important documents in the hidden vertical pocket on the back of the bag. The button straps on the front have space to slip in your yoga mat, jacket or even an umbrella for stormy days. $69 ellingtonleather.com
Use this superlight chair for backpacking, hiking, relaxing at the park and more. Weighing in at only 18 ounces, it stows in a stuff sack the size of a water bottle and is a snap to assemble. The Monarch Chair is made with lightweight nylon fabric and breathable air mesh suspended over a revolutionary aluminum tent pole structure. When sitting you balance it on two rubber feet, allowing you to rock back and forth. Available at REI. $59.99 alitedesigns.com
Walk, hike and run on snow packed trails with ease in MICROspikes. This pocket-sized traction system is lightweight and features stainless steel spikes connected to a flex chain with a strong elastomer shoe harness. This harness fits easily over running or hiking shoes and requires no buckles or straps. MICROspikes grip to nearly any surface, including: ice, packed snow, wet rocks and concrete. $59 kahtoola.com
Keep your hands dry and warm in all ski conditions with these stylish, windproof, waterproof men’s gloves. The inner lining is designed for warmth and is made from soft Lavawool® that combines wool’s insulating properties with fleece’s wicking properties to keep hands dry. The gloves also have a breathable Aquabloc® insert that keeps wind and water out. Convenient side zipper vents cool off your hands when they get too hot. $55 gordini.com
Ideal for layering on cold days, this fitted top contains X-STATIC® fibers which are antimicrobial and odor eliminating. They also help to regulate body temperature in any season. This makes the Emissive great for anything from fall hiking to cross country skiing. Available for men and women. $48 newbalance.com
Keep your fingers warm while riding without breaking the bank! These ladies’ mitts are made from three layer thermal ply waterproof, windproof, breathable fabric and leather. The 600 fill power goose down makes them extra toasty and they feature an Aquabloc® Elite insert, which allows accumulated moisture to escape for breathability and warmth, but doesn’t let water penetrate the glove. $45 gordini.com
Stuff your favorite music lovers stocking with this tiny, affordable, lightweight MP3 player from SanDisk. It features a screen, FM Radio, built-in microphone, clip to attach to clothing and 15-hour battery life. The microSD card slot plays music from slotRadio cards, slotMusic cards and microSD cards. SanDisk’s newest slotRadio™ card is called Health & Fitness and it comes pre-loaded with 1,000 songs in categories like Warmup, Cardio, Cooldown and Yoga so you’ll have the perfect workout playlist without turning on your computer. Sansa Clip $39.99–$69.99, Health & Fitness Card $49.99 sandisk.com
Express yourself in these eco-friendly tees that feature phrases like, Choose Happiness, Today Matters and Embrace Change. Made from organic cotton or a blend of organic cotton and bamboo, these tees are fair trade and made under sweatshop-free conditions. They’re also super soft, flattering and available in styles for men and women. $32 teesforchange.com
Ever wonder how much water is actually left in your Camelbak®? Now you’ll know for sure with the Flow Meter™, which converts any CamelBak® reservoir into an intelligent hydration system with a gague that measures how much water you drink and how much is left. It also allows you to program your personal hydration goals to help prevent dehydration. You can buy the Flow Meter™ already installed on a Camelbak® reservoir, or you can easily integrate it with an existing reservoir. $30 camelbak.com