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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping
Best Camping Gear of 2024
Looking to go camping? We hope so. To get you started, or so you can brush up on the latest, we have put all the top...Best Backpacking Gear of 2024
We've taken the time to list all of our favorite backpacking gear in one place. This dream list has options for any...Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads of 2024
Over the 13 years, our backpacking experts have tested close to 100 of the best backpacking sleeping pads. This update...Men's Clothing
Best Pants for Men of 2024
Searching for a versatile pair of pants? We researched an overwhelming number of options before purchasing 10 of the...Best Winter Jackets for Men of 2024
Are you looking for the best men's winter jacket to get you through the cold months? Over the past 12 years, we have...Best Down Jackets of 2024
Searching for the best down and puffy jackets? Since 2010, we've tested more than 75 down coats to bring you these 16...Women's Clothing
Best Rain Jackets for Women of 2024
Our experts have bought and tested over 40 of the best women's rain jackets in the last 11 years, with 13 excellent...Best Winter Jackets for Women of 2024
We've tested over 60 of the best women's winter jackets over the last decade to help you find your match. Here, we've...Best Down Jacket for Women of 2024
Searching for a down jacket to keep you warm through the winter months? Since 2012, we have tested more than 60...Shoes & Boots
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10 Best Walking Shoes of 2024
Over more than a decade, our team has tested hundreds of the best shoes on the market. Whether you're prepping to get...Best Running Socks of 2024
Our team of runners has bought and tested over 23 high-performance running socks over the last four years. This review...10 Best Water Shoes of 2024
Seeking out a protective water shoe? Over the last four years, we've tested over 17 options of the top men's water...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 Climbing Chalk of 2024
Looking for the best climbing chalk to dry out sweaty tips and improve friction? We researched over 30 different...Best Climbing Harnesses for Women of 2024
Our team of lady rock crushers has tested over 30 of the best climbing harnesses for women since we first started more...Biking
Best Bike Computers of 2024
Looking for the best bike computer? Our testers researched nearly every model on the market before purchasing 14 of...Best Bike Gear of 2024
We put together our dream team of bike-related products and accessories -- everything we would choose for our perfect...Best Electric Commuter Bikes
Are you searching for the best new electric commuter bike? After researching the top models on the market, we...Snow Sports
Best Ski Gear of 2024
A successful day on the mountain largely depends on staying warm, dry, and comfortable. Whether you're a beginner...Best Snowshoes of 2024
Looking for a new pair of snowshoes to level up your winter hiking? Over the last 8 years, we have tested dozens of...Best Avalanche Airbag of 2024
If you're looking for an avalanche airbag pack, you've come to the right place. After researching over 40 models, we...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 Stand Up Paddle Boards of 2024
After researching scores of stand up paddle boards, we bought 8 of the best models currently available for this...Best Kayaks of 2024
Looking for the best kayak? After researching scores of options, we bought 12 of the market's top models to test...Fitness
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 Treadmills of 2024
A quality treadmill can be a great part of your fitness routine and a way to reach your fitness goals from the comfort...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
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...Best Travel Gear of 2024
Planning your next getaway and wondering what, if anything, you need to buy for your epic adventure? You've come to...10 Best Travel Bags of 2024
With over a decade of sightseeing, adventuring, and commuting, our expert travelers and globetrotters present to you...Recent Gear Reviews
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Editors' Choice
Xtratuf Riptide - Women's Review
If you're looking for a shoe that performs just as well navigating slick surfaces as they do on land, look to the...Top Pick
Salomon Techamphibian 5 - Women's Review
With excellent adjustability, a wider toe box, a cinched heel, and excellent footbed padding and protection, the...Editors' Choice
Outdoor Research Aspire II - Women's Review
The Outdoor Research Aspire II offers the pinnacle of performance in both water resistance and breathability, with...Editors' Choice
Revel Rascal XO Transmission Review
Revel is a passion project out of Carbondale, Colorado, building high-end bikes for discerning riders. While still...Top Pick
Enlightened Equipment Revelation APEX 30 Review
If you're shopping around for a lightweight synthetic quilt, you've found it in the Enlightened Equipment Revelation...Editors' Choice
Therm-a-Rest Hyperion 20 Review
If you're seeking the very best ultralight sleeping bag, your search may be over. After an exhaustive process of...GearLab Learning Center
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