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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping
Best 4-Season Tents of 2024
If you like to get outside no matter what the weather forecast says, a 4-season tent is a good investment. We bought a...
Best Fire Pits of 2024
We bought and tested 13 outdoor fire pits, including both wood and propane options, and subjected them to months of...
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 Fleece Jackets for Men of 2024
Since 2010, our apparel experts have tested nearly 100 of the best fleeces available. For our latest version of this...
Best Winter Jackets for Men of 2024
If you need a toasty winter jacket to get you through the cold months, you're in the right place. Our coat crew...
Best Down Jackets for Men of 2024
We've been putting down and puffy jackets to the test for over a decade to find the best and warmest options. We've...Women's Clothing
Best Running Shorts for Women of 2024
Our team of experienced runners researched over 40 pairs of the best women's running shorts before buying and...
Best Winter Jackets for Women of 2024
We tested 15 winter jackets, from soft and cozy cocoons to durable beasts that shrug off winter storms. We wore them...
Best Fleece Jackets for Women of 2024
We've had some great fun over the last 11 years, testing over 70 of the best fleece jackets for women. Our latest...Shoes & Boots
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Best Ice Cleats for Winter Traction of 2024
We bought 11 top ice cleats (aka snow grips) and set out to shovel, hike, and commute on icy paths. We evaluated each...
Best Hiking Socks of 2024
Our hiking experts bought 19 pairs of socks and trekked the globe for months. Each sock was soaked, compressed, wrung...
Best Skate Shoes of 2024
We had a team of skaters test each shoe, spending weeks skating in each model to learn how they fit, feel, and...Climbing
Best Climbing Helmet of 2024
We bought and tested 13 of the most popular climbing helmets side-by-side to find the best options. With the...
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 Belay Device of 2024
Belay devices come in three different categories -- tube-style, auto-blocking devices, and assisted braking devices --...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 for Women of 2024
From discipline-specific models to more general-use shoes, we put the MTB shoes in this review through at least 25...
Best Mountain Bike Knee Pads of 2024
Looking for a fresh pair of mountain bike knee pads? You're in luck. We bought and tested a selection of the most...Snow Sports
The Best Ski Helmets of 2025 | Impact Tested
We purchased the top 12 ski helmets available today and had them all impact tested at a professional testing lab...
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 Backcountry Ski Boots of 2025
Over the past decade, we've purchased, tested, and reviewed over 50 of the best backcountry ski boots. Our current...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 Kayaks of 2024
Our testing grounds for these kayaks were the rivers and lakes of the Tahoe area. We took these boats out on flat...
Best SUP Paddles of 2024
We've evaluated dozens of SUP paddles over the last 7 years with 13 of the market's top options in this review. Our...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 Running Hydration Pack for Men of 2024
We've tested close to 40 unique running hydration packs in the past 8 years, with our top 15 in this review. We sought...
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 14 of...Travel
Best Carry-On Luggage of 2024
Our travel experts bought 18 of the best carry-ons and put them through a series of side-by-side travel trials. We...
10 Best Backpacks of 2024
Looking for the best backpack for travel, work, or play? Our gear experts have spent more than a decade buying and...
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...Recent Gear Reviews
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Brita Stainless Steel Filter Bottle Review
We love the Brita Stainless Steel Filter Bottle for its sleek design, replaceable filter feature, and affordable price...
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Speedfil Speedflask Review
The Speedfil Speedflask lives up to its name. The push button flip cap pops up to reveal a wide mouth spout that lets...
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Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Comp Review
If you replace your iPhone every year, you'll be wowed by the improvements in the new Stumpjumper. Like Apple's...
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Arc'teryx Beta LT - Women's Review
The Arc'teryx Beta LT is a burly rain jacket built for comfortable, non-restrictive movement while keeping you dry in...
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The North Face Canyonlands Hoodie Review
The North Face Canyonlands Hoodie is a budget-priced fleece that impressed us throughout our real-world testing...
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Schwinn IC4 Review
The Schwinn IC4 offers users a quality ride. This sturdy spin bike has a 40 lb weighted flywheel and 100 levels of...GearLab Learning Center
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