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What to Wear Trail Running

When it comes to running clothes, you might think, "Hey, all I need is a shirt and some shorts." Indeed, running's simple—and we don't want to turn this into combat training! But the clothing choices you make can affect your performance and comfort, especially with the newer high-tech fabrics and designs.

1. Wick away

There's no way around it. You sweat. Wear breathable fabrics that wick moisture away from your skin. Unlike 100% cotton that gets wet and stays wet, wicking fabrics help you regulate your core temperature and avoid overheating or chilling. Great examples include EMS® Techwick® polyester which wicks, packs, wears, and washes like nothing else.

2. Go light

With the rising demand for fast and light clothing, you'll find that many of the newer fabrics not only deliver wicking action but are ultralight. The North Face® Flight Series™ perfectly demonstrates the concept of both minimizing weight and wasted energy. Ideal for done-in-a-day and weekend adventures.

3. Layer efficiently

Use a base layer for moisture management, an outer shell to protect you from wind and rain when the temperature dips below 40 degrees, and a thermal insulating layer when the temperature drops below zero. Today, many performance fabrics also do "double duty" to minimize weight (for example, one layer that's shell on the outside, fleece on the inside).

4. Shield against wind and rain

Mother Nature shouldn't slow you down when you're moving fast. With modern advances, you can easily pack a wind or rain shell without adding discernable weight. Some of these lightweight wonders weigh just a few ounces, but are fully waterproof, breathable, windproof ripstop nylon that can battle windy summits or surprise squalls with ease.

5. Protect your extremities

You've probably heard that most of your body heat escapes from your head. And when it's cold out, your body pumps less blood to your extremities in order to maintain heat in your core. In weather below 40 degrees, be sure to wear a lightweight hat (or try an earband). Wicking gloves are important, too. Look for waterproof, breathable, wind-blocking gloves that warm you up without overheating your hands.

EMS Gift Card

The EMS Gift Card makes your gift-giving effortless. When you are unsure of just the right present, let the recipient make the choice. Choose the amount you want to spend and give the Gift Card, which can be redeemed online at www.EMS.com, in any of our EMS stores, or at our Climbing and Kayaking schools. The EMS Gift Card is always the perfect fit!

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Watches & Sunglasses

From basic sports watches to wrist-top computers for personal training, we carry a wide array of models from Timex®, Freestyle®, Suunto®, Quiksilver®, and Polar®. We also offer an extensive selection of performance sunglasses from top brands like Native Eyewear®, Optic Nerve®, Smith® and Julbo®.

Women's Clothing

Your first stop for women's performance and lifestyle clothing from Eastern Mountain Sports®, The North Face®, and other top brands: for fitness, climbing, hiking, running, cycling, kayaking, yoga, and more!