H&F Related Christmas Recomendations

[mswax]

So most of my Christmas list is H&F related gear.  Want to help me narrow down brand/model?

GPS watch
Headlamp (want lightweight, low-profile, bright, long lasting battery...the one I have now is huge and doesn't conform to my head well, so I'm sore after wearing it)
Ear warmers/headband (I sweat a LOT and always soak the one I have from LLL leaving my ears very cold by the end of a long run)
Hydration belt
Windproof jacket


Thanks!

[labbie]

I can weigh in on the headlamp, but this is based solely on my research as I've added this to my bday wishlist (If DH comes through on Monday I can write back with a real review!).
www.amazon.com/dp/B00FYK1PIC/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=SPIEQZBRMHM3&coliid=I3CLNL23351AKK&psc=1

I chose this after reading through this article (it amazes me how detailed some online reviews can get, but I'm glad someone does it!)
www.outdoorgearlab.com/Headlamp-Reviews#bicreview

[mswax]

labbie, thanks for the rec.  This looks to be about the same size as what I'm currently using, so I was hoping for something smaller.  My current light takes 2 AAA batteries, and this one takes 3, so I can't imagine it being any smaller.

I am interested in hearing how you like it, though, so please report back!

[spunkypenguin]

Nov 19, 2014 8:34:26 GMT -5 mswax said:

So most of my Christmas list is H&F related gear.  Want to help me narrow down brand/model?

GPS watch - Love my Garmin - no feedback on others.  Model is going to be dependent on how fancy you want it.  I started with the 110 and now have a 210.  I was fine with the 110, but like some of the features of the 210.  I don't do anything serious enough to need more features.  I would like the 220 because it looks cooler, though
Headlamp (want lightweight, low-profile, bright, long lasting battery...the one I have now is huge and doesn't conform to my head well, so I'm sore after wearing it) - I'm not help here.  I just have the cheapies from Costco
Ear warmers/headband (I sweat a LOT and always soak the one I have from LLL leaving my ears very cold by the end of a long run) - I have a wicking one from Athleta - bonus: it has reflective decals
Hydration belt - How far are you running?  I have the Nathan Speed 4 (This One).  It was great for summer marathon training.  Even with all four filled, it didn't bounce around a lot on me.
Windproof jacket - Also no help here, sorry

[mastistyle]

As far as the headlamp-I have one is about 2 inches and attaches to my hat. I can't remember the brand-but it is similar to this one

Its light and small-but surprisingly pretty bright.

[bostonmichelle]

GPS watch - I have a Garmin 220 and love it. It's pretty and has a lot of nice features that I do (not) use.
Headlamp (want lightweight, low-profile, bright, long lasting battery...the one I have now is huge and doesn't conform to my head well, so I'm sore after wearing it) - I bought one at REI, it's okay but is kind of heavy. If I wear a hat with it it fits much better.
Ear warmers/headband (I sweat a LOT and always soak the one I have from LLL leaving my ears very cold by the end of a long run) - I wear a cheap one from WalMart
Hydration belt - I have the Nathan Trail Mix Hydration belt. I bought the one with 2 bottles and ended up adding a 3rd during my half training during the summer. I will probably need a 4th to get me thru marathon training this summer
Windproof jacket - I have a Columbia jacket from Sports Authority that I've worn and has worked well in the past. I think it is this one www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12904344&view=grid