Sure, you can run naked. You can also play golf with a stick and pine cone.
Good gear changes the whole game. The right gear will help you to run farther, faster, safer. The wrong gear can ruin the experience.
 
On this page, I’ll be posting personal reviews of the gear that I find useful (and sometimes not so useful).
 
Camelbak Hydration Pack For Runners
Camelbak Octane XCT vs. CamelBak Rogue
Custom Race Belt
My custom marathon racebelt