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The One Piece of Running Gear That Gets Me Through Summer Heat Waves
Adding a hydration vest to your kit can elevate your runs on and off trail.
Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in all things outdoors. Once upon a time, she wrote for Menโs Journal, Gearjunkie, and Shape. Whether it's tuning us into the joys of hiking and camping, or rigorously testing head-to-toe outdoor apparel, she leaves no stone unturned (though she always Leaves No Trace).
Adding a hydration vest to your kit can elevate your runs on and off trail.
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