FIT BODY / WORTHY GOODS
Keep It Light
Whip-smart gear that won’t weigh you down.
It’s a challenge to get dressed during transitional seasons, when it can feel like winter
in the morning and summer by the end of
the day. That’s why our in-house testers are
big fans of this little weather-chameleon of
a jacket. Constructed from featherweight
down, it easily makes the transition between
temperatures. Comes in a range of fun colors
for men and women, and the slightly formfitting look makes it a stylish top layer almost
anytime, even for a casual night out. $175 at
www.golite.com.
GoLite Beartooth 650 Jacket
Patagonia
Lightweight
Travel Sling
Yoga is one of the few fitness
practices you can do in your
hotel room. But yoga mats
don’t really fit inside suitcases.
Gaiam’s solution: mitts and
socks that have sticky grips
on the palms and soles to
provide traction on carpets and
hardwood floors. You get all the
grip you need — and they roll
up into a sock-size ball, saving
precious suitcase space. You
can also use these for more
stability on the mat during your
regular practice if you tend to
get sweaty palms or feet. Socks
are $20 for two pairs (one is
bound to get lost in the dryer),
and the mitts are $10 a pair.
Order from www.gaiam.com.
Gaiam Yoga Mitts and Socks
When you’re competing, the right perfor- mance gear really matters — and these women’s ultralight mid-distance track
shoes promise to deliver top results on race
day. Designed for minimum interference
and maximum speed, the compression-
molded midsole provides responsive
cushioning without added bulk, while
the flexion base plate provides a supple
heel-to-toe transition for your best sprint.
Comes in a range of stylish, sassy colors
that will help “spike” your endorphins that
much more. $80 at www.saucony.com.
Saucony Endorphin Spike MD2
Roomy enough to hold all the
essentials — lunch, book, rain
jacket — this shoulder sling
sack is ideal for all kinds of active jaunts. Its mesh side pocket
keeps your water bottle handy,
and two zip pockets keep keys
and wallet from getting buried.
The shoulder strap contains a
convenient pouch for an iPod
or cell phone, and the waist
belt keeps your pack in place
during longer strolls — or runs
for the bus. Constructed from
water-repellent nylon rip-stop
fabric, it stows down into its
own pocket, making it easy
to bring along on trips or as
an extra bag when you’re out
treasure hunting. $59 from
Patagonia ( www.patagonia.com).
