I'm not an elite so I do not have sponsors, but I get the opportunity to try out a lot of different gear.  Below are some of my favorite items for training and racing.

Petzl Myo XP - My favorite headlamp hands down

Montrail Mountain Masochist - Not the lightest (or heaviest) shoe out there but has got me though many a race without issue.

La Sportiva Crosslite 2.0 - A little lighter and lower heel drop (8mm) than the Masochist (10mm). Great for the slop

DryMax Light Trail socks - ankle usually but if the trail is messy, I'll use the taller ones

Rudy Project Ekynox SX - White with blue racing lenses. I have a small face and these fit great. *I'm a Rudy Project MVP so I get a discount on these but not for free.

Amphipod Hydraform Thermal-Lite - I carry handhelds about 90% of the time.  After several year using Ultiamte Direction handhelds, I switched to these. The strap holds secure and the insulated sleeve makes for a soft grip, especially with sweaty hands.

The North Face Verto Jacket - Apparently this is not made anymore but its a sweet jacket. 30's with light rain and you are good to go with this 3.2 ouncer. If you can't find this model anywhere do yourself a favor and snag a superlight windshirt, it's a worthy investment.