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01Gear Locker · Jul 13, 2026COROS PACE 3, Reviewed OvernightAn ultra watch is judged battery-first. The COROS PACE 3 delivers 38-hour standard GPS, 25 hours all-systems, and 30 grams at around $229 — here's what that runtime actually means for a 100K and a 100-miler.7 MIN02Gear Locker · Jul 13, 2026Race Vest vs Belt vs HandheldsYour carry system is a math problem: distance, aid spacing, and mandatory kit. When a vest wins, when a belt is enough, when handhelds fail — and the one to buy first.7 MIN
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