THE FULL COMMIT
Salomon Active Skin 8 Hydration Vest
$$$ premium within accessories
The vest you see on every trail race start line, because it fits like clothing instead of luggage. Soft flasks up front, storage everywhere, nothing bounces if you size it right. Expensive, and complete overkill for a 5K, which has stopped exactly no one from wearing it to a 5K.
Best for: trail races and very long unsupported runs
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Worth knowing about accessories
- Apply anti-chafe balm before the run, not after; it is prevention, not first aid.
- Test every belt, vest, and pair of socks on a training run first, because race day is a terrible time for product research.
- Wash technical socks and skip the fabric softener, which coats the fibres and undoes the wicking you paid for.
- Keep a small blister kit in your race bag; the day you need tape is never the day you planned for.
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Balega Hidden Comfort Running SocksSOCK UPGRADEAs an Amazon Associate, RaceFinder earns from qualifying purchases made through links on this page. It doesn't change the price you pay, and it has never changed a pick.