14 handy gifts for hikers and walkers out to conquer L.A.
Runyon Canyon Apparel Tech Trail hoodie
Founder Tony Nuccio was inspired to form his company after visiting Runyon Canyon and seeing how much people craved the outdoors in the heart of the city. What started in 2012 in a spare room in his home with a few designs has evolved into an L.A.-based clothing company with more than 400 items, all made in the U.S. That includes this gift-worthy hoodie, which was designed, cut and sewn in L.A.’s fashion district. The hoodie offers UPF 20+ sun protection and has a jersey-like breathable fabric. I put it through hell, hiking several miles in it, and found it to protect my skin from the sun while keeping me cool. And I loved its thumbholes, arguably an essential feature of any exercise hoodie. A note about sizing: This hoodie is unisex. The XXS is a women’s small, and size S is a men’s small or a women’s large. As an added bonus, the company’s coyote logo is reflective, adding just a hint of extra protection while exercising at night. A great base layer in winter, it is available in several colors, and bonus — it’s odor resistant. (Yeah, I wore it multiple times before I washed it) — J.C.
Classic Trail Caps make an excellent choices for running, offering a blend of modern performance elements with a touch of elegance and sophistication.
Here’s why our running hats stand out:
Lightweight, breathable 5-panel hat features a moisture-wicking sweatband for added comfort.
5 ventilation holes, these hats are designed to keep your head cool and protected.
Premium leather strap and bronze buckle ensure a customizable and comfortable fit, adding a timeless, sporty, and classy look.
Celebrates American manufacturing, handcrafted in one of the few remaining hat factories in the United States.
Classic Trail Caps come in a variety of vibrant colors such as Hot Pink, Hot Orange and Neon Yellow. These vivid neon running hats will ensure you stand out to both drivers and fellow runners. Stay safe during your early morning and evening runs, workouts, hikes, and explorations in the woods.
The Blaze Woods Classic Trail Cap makes the perfect fluorescent orange color hat for running. Also known as Hot Orange, Neon Orange or Safety Orange. Blaze the woods safely and in style.
Hot Pink Classic Trail Cap also makes a great hat for running with its bright and loud pink color. This vibrant hue of Pink also features our black reflective patch.
The Neon Lights Classic Trail Cap is the perfect hi-vis hat for running. This color is know as Neon Yellow, Safety Yellow or Fluorescent Yellow and features our dark brown reflective front patch.
Rad Reflective Forest Neon Camp Hat is a perfect hat for running. This running neon yellow mesh sides and a fully-reflective front panel.Lauren rocks the Rad Reflective Forest Neon Camp Hat, Neon Yellow Racerback Training Tank and the Retro Ranger Shorts in Forest Green
New Lightweight Sun Hoodie features inside pockets, built-in thumbholes and roomy neck coverage.
The Runyon CozyLite™ Sun Hoodie is your perfect companion for any activity under the sun. This Sun Hoodie is crafted from a cotton-feeling, super smooth, lightweight blend of polyester, cotton, and rayon from USA-made textiles providing superior breathability to keep you cool and comfortable during hikes, runs, workouts, or anything else your day throws your way.
Lightweight and Breathable: The CozyLite™ fabric blend allows for maximum airflow, keeping you cool and dry.
UPF 20+ Sun Protection: Stay safe from harmful UVA and UVB rays with built-in sun protection.
Hidden Interior Pockets: Stash your lightweight essentials securely in the convenient hidden pockets.
Neck Coverage: The built-in hood offers extra protection for your neck and ears.
Thumbholes: Keep your hands warm or wipe sweat away with ease.
Other Key Features:
Celebrates American Manufacturing: Designed, cut and sewed in Los Angeles’ Historic Fashion District with textiles also Made In The USA.
Produced In Small Batches: Produced in small batches to prevent overstock and waste.
Reduces Carbon Footprint: Manufactured within a small radius from textile knitting to sewing, reducing the pollution generated from cargo ships traveling across the ocean or idling freight trucks waiting to cross the border.
These Sun Hoodies, like all of the shirts we make, are produced within a small radius in Los Angeles from textile knitting to sewing thus cutting out the carbon emissions resulting from outdoor goods and apparel made by cheap labor in foreign countries that are transported super far away.
If you’re a runner, hiker or just love the outdoors we know you’re smart and care about the environment. That’s why you’ll be happy to not only reduce your carbon footprint but also support American manufacturing, the local economy, human rights and ethical labor practices when purchasing products that are Made In The USA.
$1 Wild Buck Donated to Protect Wildlife and Open Space
With every purchase made at www.runyon.co we’re pledging to donate $1 for every item sold to local and national wildlife charities.
So far we’ve donated thousands to wildlife charities that have rescued migratory birds, built wildlife crossings, protected land from development, re-wilded natural habitat and raised awareness about important wildlife issues.
These long sleeves feature built-in thumbholes to help keep your wrists and hands protected from the sun.
Our Sun Hoodies help reduce your carbon footprint on the planet as they were manufactured in Los Angeles within a small radius from textile knitting to sewing.
Our CozyLite Sun Hoodies are lightweight, breathable but feel like cotton keeping you cool and dry in the summer heat.
Inside hidden pockets for your hands or lightweight essentials
Our new Made In USA 4″ Running Shorts – the Retro Ranger™. Designed and crafted in Los Angeles with Made In USA performance textiles and finishes.
The Retro Ranger™ 4″ Running Shorts are designed as a unisex style that works great for both Women and Men.
Our Lo-Tech Running Short for Highly Technical People
The Retro Ranger™ 4″ Running Shorts are not just a fashion statement but a high-performance essential featuring a classic retro design with a contemporary twist. The 3-inch side slits and 4-inch inseam provides the ideal balance between freedom of movement and coverage, making them perfect for track workouts, gym sessions, yoga, and more.
4 Built-In Brief Pockets
What sets the Retro Ranger™ shorts apart is their innovative built-in brief pockets, strategically placed for convenience and functionality. These four pockets offer secure storage for your essentials, such as keys, cards, or energy gels, ensuring you can focus on your workout without the distraction of loose items. Designed with an outside drawcord that allows you to securely fasten a phone upright in any of the four built-in-brief pockets.
3 Reflective Features Help You Get Noticed
These shorts feature our reflective emblem in front and two upcycled Re-Triangle™ Reflective emblems on the backside to provide an extra layer of visibility during low-light conditions. You’ll not only stand out from the pack but also make a bold statement while running safely.
Handcrafted with Made In USA Performance Textiles
The Retro Ranger™ shorts boast quick-dry technology, wicking away sweat and moisture to keep you dry and comfortable throughout your most intense workouts. The breathable fabric promotes optimal airflow, enhancing ventilation and providing a lightweight feel that moves with you. Best of all, these shorts are made from textiles milled in the USA. We’re happy about this new line of Made In USA 4″ Running Shorts now available.
Retro Ranger 4″ Running Shorts Now Available in 11 Colors
Retro Ranger 4″ Running Shorts features reflective features to help you get noticed from the trails to the track.4 Built-in brief pockets helps you store a phone upright, keys, gels, cash, cards… your secret stash.Dual reflective features on the backside of the shorts help you get noticed.Outside drawcords help you securely fasten the waistband with 3″ side slits.
Retro Ranger 4″ Running Short – Coyote Brush Coyote Brush color is also known as tan or light tan
Yaris, an OCR racing athlete from Puerto Rico takes the Retro Ranger 4″ Coyote Brush Running Short, Neon Lime Tech Trail Hoodie and Rad AF Neon Camp Hat for a sunset run.
Retro Ranger 4″ Running Short – Hot Orange Hot Orange color also known as Safety Orange, Fluorescent Orange, Blaze Orange or Hi-Visibility Orange
Yaris, an OCR racing athlete from Puerto Rico takes the Retro Ranger 4″ Hot Orange Running Shot, Neon Yellow Unisex Fitness Tank and Neon Trail Cap for a spin.
Whether you’re sprinting on the track, pushing through reps at the gym, or finding your Zen in yoga class, the Retro Ranger™ 4″ Performance Running Shorts are your go-to choice for superior performance and style.
Upholding American Style That’s Only Made In The USA
Inspired by the American track short of the 1980’s. We’re excited to celebrate that original American style in our new Made In USA 4″ Running Shorts made with American Made textiles and workmanship.
The Retro Ranger™ 4″ Running Shorts are a Made In USA 4″ Running Shorts meticulously handcrafted in Los Angeles’ Historic Fashion District celebrating America’s apparel manufacturing industry at its heart.
Designer Commentary
I’m really loving the new Retro Ranger 4″ shorts; these are my new go-to shorts for long and short runs, yoga class and shredding leg day at the gym.
I started designing a retro “dolphin” short originally with a 5″ inseam and integrated side zipper pockets like you’ll see with many gym shorts today. After testing I was very lukewarm about zippered inside pockets especially for dedicated runners.
Next I revisited the short concept with a 3″ inseam and a traditional front inside card pocket like you’ll see on older running short designs. After loaning the sample pair to my runing buddy Mike, an accomplished runner, the feedback was to move the pocket to the backside to prevent a bulge in front. So I started thinking of ways to integrate pockets in a more perfect location, the brief! So we started with 3 pockets — 2 smaller pockets on the sides with 1 large in the middle to fit the phone sideways. The pocket concept didn’t test well and the phone bounced and looked huge. So we simplified the pockets to 4 built-in-brief compartments, providing options for the dedicated runner as to where and how to store gels, keys, cards and a phone upright.
I’m actually surprised how well the phone sitting upright in the back pocket functions. Personally I like to store the phone upright in the most outer built-in brief pocket with the lens faced outwards with my shirt tucked between the phone and skin. The outside paracord drawcord helps fasten down the phone to eliminate any bounce.
I love how the simple built-in brief pockets maintain the original retro design and why I like calling it the “low tech running short for highly technical people”.
While testing them on the trails a fellow hiker fell in love with them and suggested we should increase the length to be more suitable for Women. So we increased the inseam to 4″ and with the 3″ side slits they look, fit and function perfectly.
The outside of the shorts are decorated with two reflective triangles on the backside. The triangles are upcylcled from reflective scraps from other projects. The triangles remind me of the triangles on a track and also add a nice safety feature to increase visibilty while running in low light.
I’m happy to release this design and offer a short that I know you’ll love as much as I do.
Our most popular lightweight shirt is now available with a hoodie, thumbholes and reflective features.
Jake is a fitness trainer that’s 180 lbs. 5’11” with 33″ waist and wears size Medium in shirt and shorts.
Great for Warm and Cool Weather
Runyon Tech Trail Hoodies make a great option for cool morning workouts. These hoodies feature UPF 20+ sun protection with super breathable, airy and lightweight performance mesh that will keep you dry during your run.
Jake is a fitness trainer that’s 180 lbs. 5’11” with 33″ waist and wears size Medium in shirt and shorts.
A Unisex Style for All Sexes
Designed as a Unisex style that’s suitable for both men and women.
Size XXS is comparable to Women’s Small and Size S is comparable to Women’s Large/Men’s Small. Available in 7 colors.
Tatiana is a dancer that loves the outdoors. She’s 5’4″ 135 pounds normally wears size Small but wears a size XXS shirt and size XS shorts in our Unisex style. .
Built-In Thumbholes & Up-cycled Reflective Features
Crafted with built-in thumbholes and a curvy bottom hem.
Features 2 hits of our up-cycled RE-Triangle™ reflective emblems — reflective triangles handcut from scraps. Plus they look really cool and remind us of the triangles on a running track.
Kai is a Kinesiology student. He’s 6′ 178 pounds and wears a size Medium Shirt + Medium Shorts
Celebrates American Made Every Step of the Way
Designed, cut and sewed in Los Angeles’ Historic Fashion District and crafted with quick-dry performance textiles that were milled in the USA.
Paolo is a Banking Analyst from San Diego. He’s 5’6″ 125 pounds and wears a Size XS Shirt + Small Short
Made Locally So You Can Tread Lightly
By choosing clothing that’s made within a small radius and in the USA, you’ll be treading lightly on the environment than goods that are manufactured and shipped from far away.
Kai is a Kinesiology student. He’s 6′ 178 pounds and wears a size Medium Shirt + Medium Shorts
Available in 7 Colors
Unisex Sizing — XXS is Women’s Small and Size S is Women’s Large/Men’s Small.
