Sneak Peek: 2016 Running Apparel and Accessories

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Sneak Peek: 2016 Running Apparel and Accessories

We spent three days checking out new gear at the Aug. 4-8 Outdoor Retailer trade show in Salt Lake City. The gallery of images below is a brief overview of new running apparel, accessories and nutritional items you’ll see at running stores beginning this fall and winter.

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Montane 777 Jacket

With three layers (the sevens refer to: 7 denier nylon face, 7 micron laminate and 7 denier tricot interior) of burly yet breathable protection, this is a smart running piece for extreme environments. The pullover weighs in at 4.7 ounces, features a slim fit, taped seams and stows away in its very own pocket when you want to put it away. ($289, montane.co.uk)

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The North Face Run Trucker

Inspired by The North Face’s trucker hat-loving running team, this new take goes technical with a wicking liner, breathable mesh and comfortable fit. ($25, thenorthface.com)

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Salomon Intensity Short Tight

Non-slip hand pads on your thighs aren’t something you think you need, until you really need them! Like when you are hot and sweaty and powering up a steep mountain trail. At that point, the last thing you want is to waste energy by having your hands slip and send you reaching for the ground. Women’s shorts are shown ($70, salomon.com), but these will be available for both men and women and also come in capri length for both men and women ($80), and full length ($95) for men.

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Berghaus Hyper Jacket

A lot of details are fit into what’s being billed as the lightest full-zip, waterproof jacket available. In addition to the full zip and full zip flap, it has a hood, elastic piping at the wrist and waist and it’s own packable stuff sack—all for around 3.5 ounces. ($155, usa.berghaus.com)

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Voke Tab

The latest way to get a natural caffeine boost comes in tablet form. One Voke Tab delivers 77mg of green tea caffeine, 100 percent of your daily dose of Vitamin C from acerola cherries with some organic guarana berry to help with mental focus. The texture is bit chalky, but the smooth and subtle boost it delivered was a winner—and a tab has just two calories. ($7, voketab.com)

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Cap Pro Buff

Ultrarunner, mountain adventurer and Buff brand ambassador Anton Krupicka helped design this quick-drying reversible cap. It has a small, angled brim to provide eye-protection as you’re looking up to the next peak. ($29, buffwear.com)

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Mountain Hardwear Mistrala Jacket

Insulated on the body and arms to keep you warm during a run and breathable all over to dump extra heat as you get moving, the cozy Mistrala has ruching at the collar and on the back for fashionable bonus points. ($115, mountainhardwear.com)

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NUUN Plus

Give your water a flavorless, toothy boost with additional calories and plenty of electrolytes to help you power through longer workouts. Each two-tablet serving contains 40 calories, 50mg of sodium, calcium and magnesium and 100mg of potassium. Add to plain water, your liquid of choice or to a bottle of Nuun, of course. ($7, nuun.com)

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Rinse Kit

If getting dirty has been your excuse to skip trail runs, you’ve lost your excuse. Fill the rinse kit from the nearest spigot for a pressurized, no pump and no battery shower. It holds two gallons of water and sprays for about three minutes. ($90, rinsekit.com)

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Hydrapak Speed Cup

Carrying your own cup, required in many European races and an increasing number of U.S. races as events step-up their green factor, is simple with this new collapsible and durable piece weighing in at 10 grams. The loop hold makes drinking easy and also allows you to hang it on your pack, although its built to withstand being collapsed and shoved in a pocket, waistband or bra too. ($10, hydrapak.com)

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Mammut MTR 141 Skort

The European Alpine adventure brand is expanding their run apparel collection. One piece that stood out is the sleek new skort with a durable, stretch fabric shell, boy short liner and dual side-notches for room to move. ($65, www.mammut.ch)

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Leki Trail Stick

Quick and easy to assemble—and just as easy to pack away—the fixed-length (available from 105-130cm), four-piece, carbon Trailstick features a carbide tip for a secure hold and the same efficient grip and strap system used in LEKI’s Nordic poles. ($199, leki.com)

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Under Armour CoolSwitch Trail SS Tee

A taste of functional fashion is built into Under Armour’s new line of trail running apparel. Durable, cooling fabric and breathable mesh panels are combined with color blocking and contrast stitching. ($40, underarmour.com)

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GU Energy Stick

After years of research and development—led by Olympic marathoner/champion ultrarunner and vice president of research, development and innovation Magdalena Boulet—GU is launching its first energy bars in 2016. GU Energy Stick whole food bars (available in Crispy Honey Peanut and Crispy Chocolate Almond) are 70 percent organic, gluten-free nutrition bars made from organic dates, almonds, honey, organic quinoa, organic semi-sweet dark chocolate and sea salt. ($2.50, GUenergy.com)

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Clif Pouches

Clif is one of several nutritional brands answering the call for savory bars, gels and snacks for endurance athletes. (Not everyone craves sweet things all the time!) Clif's sweet potato with salt and pizza margherita Organic Energy Food pouches debuted this summer, while other new flavors are on the way. ($3, clifbarstore.com)

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Farm to Feet Roanoke Adventure Run Crew Socks

These new flat-knit cushioned running socks are 100 percent American-made—created with U.S. materials (including U.S.-grown merino wool), and American workers in a domestic manufacturing facility. Oh, and they come with a lifetime guarantee. ($14, farmtofeet.com)

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Priceton Tec Sync

This lightweight headlamp packs a lot of power—up to 90 lumens—but has five settings (dual beam, spot, high flood, low flood, red) and 200 hours of burn time. ($30, princetontec.com)

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Altra Running Tee

Now that their zero-drop shoes have become a market mainstay, Altra Running is entering the running apparel market with a line of purpose-driven running wear, designed by runners. Minimal seams, smart fabric combinations and just-what-you-need styling are the hallmarks of the initial collection. The women’s short-sleeve Running Tee has soft mesh underarms, back and shoulders for maximum breathability, laser-cut chest venting, soft neck tape and a seamless bottom hem. ($60, altrarunning.com)