check out OMM forum for good discussions on kit and what to buy label wise and quality wise....after this years OMM it was a good reminder that skimping on kit is not a good idea...also, a few years ago in a local race there were loads of people - top end runners and others setting off in very cold and windy conditions in basic kit who sacked the race after first mile (of 13) as they hadn't got the right weather gear!