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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 Sling Bags, Fanny Packs, and Crossbody Bags of 2024
If you're looking for a sling bag, fanny pack, or crossbody carrier to carry around town or for quick trail outings...
Best Hiking Gear of 2024
After years of playing in the outdoors and getting our hands on a wide variety of gear, we have had the chance to...Men's Clothing
Best Beanies for Men of 2024
Searching for a new beanie for whenever the weather turns cold? After extensive market research, we purchased 9 of the...
Best Sun Protection Shirts of 2024
We've tested more than 25 different sun shirts over the past 4 years, and our current review features 16 of the best...
Best Hiking Shorts of 2024
Seeking the best hiking shorts? After researching over 50 models, our expert hikers purchased and tested 9 of the best...Women's Clothing
Best Softshell Jackets for Women of 2024
Looking for the best women's softshell? We're here to help. We've tested 45 unique jackets in the last decade, with...
Best Fleece Jackets for Women of 2024
Over the last decade, we have tested 70 of the best fleece jackets for women, and our latest review compares 12 of the...
Best Yoga Pants of 2024
Our team of yogis has tested the best yoga pants since 2015. We selected 19 top models for this update, and several...Shoes & Boots
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Best Socks for Women of 2024
Looking for comfortable socks to will keep your feet happy? We researched 20+ promising options before choosing the 10...
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...
Best Hiking Shoes for Women of 2024
On the hunt for new hiking shoes? In 11 years, we have put 126 pairs of the best hiking shoes through extensive...Climbing
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...
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 Shoes for Women of 2024
Over the past decade, our team has tested over 45 of the best women's climbing shoes. For this review, we purchased 19...Biking
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 Mountain Bike Shoes of 2024
Is it time for a new set of mountain bike shoes? We have spent years researching nearly every model on the market and...
Best Road Bike Cycling Shoes of 2024
Looking for the very best cycling shoes? We got our hands and feet into 12 of the best road bike shoes available for a...Snow Sports
Best Ski Boots of 2024
Our industry pros have tested over 30 pairs of the best men's ski boots over the last 9 years, and we recently bought...
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 decade, we have tested dozens of...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 Inflatable Kayak of 2024
Want a kayak but have limited space? We've researched 100+ and tested dozens of foldable, packable, and inflatable...
10 Best Paddles of 2024
Are you looking for the best paddle on the market? After researching hundreds of the top adjustable SUP and two-piece...Fitness
Best Exercise Bands of 2024
Looking to add some resistance to your workouts? After researching over 70 of the best exercise bands, we chose the...
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
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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...
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 Backpacks of 2024
In search of the best travel backpack? Our experts have tested over 60 unique packs since 2017 and include the top 15...Recent Gear Reviews
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Blue Ice Cuesta - Women's Review
The Blue Ice Cuesta is a superb harness designed with a women's specific fit that is comfortable enough for all-day...
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Blue Ice Addax Review
The Blue Ice Addax is easily one of the lightest harnesses on the market. It is the perfect accompaniment to...
Editors' Choice
La Sportiva Skwama - Women's Review
The La Sportiva Skwama won us over with its consistent performance across disciplines, taking the top spot for the...
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La Sportiva Katana Lace - Women's Review
The La Sportiva Katana Lace is a high-end climbing shoe that earns our nod for its unmatched performance on...
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Leatherman Charge+ TTi Review
Leatherman has been designing and building multi-tools for more than 40 years, and the Leatherman Charge+ TTi is the...
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Leatherman Signal Review
The Leatherman Signal is the most "outdoorsy" multi-tool we know of. It has multiple features that are endemic to it...GearLab Learning Center
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