Gear & Gear Reviews

Find my reviews of gear for running and gear for your gear. I'll post about great deals and sales, plus reviews of clothing, shoes, and running accessories. Look for my budget-minded runner gear finds and more.

Budget Runner: Replacement Garmin 245 Charging Cable

One of our cats has the occasional bad habit of chewing on wires. While William has mostly outgrown this, we like to have backups of important cables on hand just in case he decides to be naughty. Braided cables somehow aren't as tasty (?)...

Can You Wash a Sparkle Athletic Headsweats Tiara Visor in the Dishwasher?

It's fun and cost-effective to find slightly used running gear, including hats. Many hats can be washed easily in the dishwasher, or top-loading washing machine, using a cap-washing frame to help the hat keep its form. I love Headsweats visors and I'm always on the lookout for...

Gear for Your Gear: Alligator Clips for Medal Displays

Near the start of the pandemic, when I saw that more than a few virtual races were in my future, I purchased a second-hand medal holder (Trailscape by Allied Medal Hangers) to keep my virtual swag separate from my in-person race medals. This popular type of medal rack...

Gear for Your Gear: Standing Towel Rack

Are your clothes wet from sweat after a summer run? Mine always are. They might be a bit stinky, too. When practical, I like to leave my sweaty clothes out by the washing machine to dry off, keeping the stink out of the house. For this I use...

Last Chance Sale at Oofos.com

Save 10% on shoes and sandals at Oofos.com. You can apply the discount on sale items: Last Chance Sale at Oofos.com. I've been wearing Oofos sandals and shoes for a couple of years now. They help with run recovery and offer my weak Achilles...

Revisiting Odor Absorbing Charcoal Bags for Shoes: Quarantine Tip

Last year I reviewed these odor absorbing charcoal bags for shoes. I have since ordered more and basically have a set of these inside every pair of shoes I own. They do a great job of keeping my sweaty running shoes stink-free. I wanted...