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The Ultimate Backpacking Gear Checklist for 2024
Looking for a quality backpacking gear checklist to help you prepare for an upcoming trip. Our backpacking expert...
Best Backpacking Backpacks of 2024
Searching for the best backpacking backpack? After a decade of testing over 100 different models, our experts...
Best Camping Tents of 2024
Are you looking for the perfect camping tent? We've got you. Since 2012, our team has reviewed hundreds of tents...Men's Clothing
Best Windbreakers of 2024
For over a decade now, our experts have reviewed over 35 of the best windbreakers on the market. For this review...
Best Boxer Briefs of 2024
We worked our buns off to find the best boxer briefs out there: over the past 4 years, we've tested 24 of the top...
Best Running Jacket of 2024
Over the last 7 years, our team of experts has tested close to 30 of the best running jackets. This review features 8...Women's Clothing
Best Windbreaker Jacket For Women of 2024
Searching for the best women's windbreaker for any adventure? We've spent 9 years and tested over 40 jackets to bring...
Best Long Underwear for Women of 2024
Our team has tested over 50 pairs of the best long underwear for women over the last eight years, including the top 22...
Best Rain Jackets for Women of 2024
Our experts have bought and tested 45 of the best women's rain jackets in the last 12 years, with 12 excellent options...Shoes & Boots
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10 Best Sandals of 2024
Are you still searching for your sandal "sole"mate? For over a decade now, our footwear experts have tested hundreds...
10 Best Running Shoes of 2024
Whether new to running or a seasoned marathoner, every running journey starts with the right pair of shoes. But how do...
10 Best Hiking Boots of 2024
Need a new hiking boot? After earning our blisters with a decade of testing the best men's hiking boots and the best...Climbing
Best Climbing Gear of 2024
Welcome to the Holy Grail of climbing gear lists! Here you will find our top picks: the gear our climber-testers would...
Best Hangboards of 2024
Ready to take your finger strength to the next level? If so, the 13 hangboards in this review will play a part in your...
Best Climbing Harness of 2024
Curious about the best climbing harness? Our team has climbed in more than 45 different models over the past 12 years...Biking
10 Best Bike Helmets of 2024
Looking for the best bike helmet for road, mountain, recreational riding, or commuting? Our cycling experts have spent...
Best Road Bike Pedals of 2024
Pedals are the main point of contact between you and your road bike, so you should have the absolute best option...
Best Bike Gear of 2024
We put together our dream team of bike-related products and accessories -- everything we would choose for our perfect...Snow Sports
Best Avalanche Beacon
Over the last 13 years, we've tested more than 35 of the best avalanche beacons. For our current review, we purchased...
Best Ski Pants for Women of 2024
Seeking the best women's ski pants? Combined with nine years of testing over 37 unique models, this review includes...
Best Ski Gear of 2024
A successful day on the mountain largely depends on staying warm, dry, and comfortable. Whether you're a beginner...Paddling
Best Water Gear of 2024
With the right gear, staying active and enjoying warm, sunny days on the water is easy. Our gear list features only...
Best Kayak Paddle of 2024
Searching for the best kayak paddle on the market? After researching the most popular options, we picked 17 to test...
Best Dry Bags of 2024
Looking for a dry bag to keep your essentials safe in wet environments? We've purchased and tested over 30 unique bags...Fitness
Best Running Hydration Pack for Women of 2024
Searching for a women's hydration pack for running? You've come to the right place. We have exhaustively tested 13 of...
Best Running Gear of 2024
We have hands-on experience with almost every type of gear you may need as a runner, and even some that you don't (but...
Best Exercise Equipment of 2024
No matter where you are in your fitness journey, adding to your personal gym will help you get moving from the comfort...Travel
The Ultimate Travel Packing List for 2024
Planning your next getaway and wondering what you need to pack for your travels? Our expert travel gear editors have...
10 Best Backpacks of 2024
Looking for the best backpack for travel, work, or play? Our gear experts have spent the last decade buying and...
Best Carry On Luggage of 2024
Searching for the best piece of carry on luggage? Since 2013, our travel experts have bought and tested over 50...Recent Gear Reviews
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Granite Gear Blaze 60 Review
The Granite Gear Blaze 60 is one awesome backpack. Almost everything about this pack was perfectly designed, and it...
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REI Co-op Flash 55 Review
The REI Flash 55 is an all-around great value backpacking pack among an impressive backpack lineup. It carries a...
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REI Co-op Base Camp 6 Review
In keeping with REI tradition, the REI Co-op Base Camp 6 is exceptionally designed, built to last, and chock full of...
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Coleman Skydome XL 8 Review
The Skydome XL 8 is simply massive. It's the largest camping tent we've ever tested, making it an excellent choice for...
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OneUp Components V3 Review
OneUp has a proven track record of providing quality, affordable, and reliable dropper posts. We have tested each...
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Ride1Up CF Racer1 Review
Like the truck from Hyundai, some nuances of the CF Racer1 seem born out of inexperience in the market, but that might...GearLab Learning Center
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