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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping
The Best Power Stations
Power stations are ideal for helping you get through a power outage and for off-grid camping. They offer a compelling...
The Ultimate Backpacking Checklist
Looking for a quality backpacking gear packing list to help you prepare for an upcoming trip. Our backpacking expert...
The Best Sleeping Pad for Women
There's a huge difference between getting an okay night's sleep in the backcountry and a great night's sleep, and...Men's Clothing
The Best Ski Jackets for Men
Staying warm and dry on the slopes is hugely important — getting cold and wet can put a quick, miserable end to your...
The Best Boxer Briefs for Men
We bought 18 men's boxer briefs and worked our buns off to find the best. We wore these boxers daily, working in them...
The Best Insulated Jackets
Looking for a synthetic insulating layer without the cost and maintenance of down insulation? We have tested over 60...Women's Clothing
Best Insulated Jackets for Women
If you plan on venturing outside when the temps drop, an insulated jacket is a must. But what works for the guys...
The Best Hiking Pants for Women
As women, we all know finding the right balance between fit and functionality in hiking pants can be a challenge. We...
The Best Winter Jackets for Women
Sick of being so cold in the winter that you're always dying to get back indoors? We get it -- winter can be...Shoes & Boots
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10 Best Running Shoes
A great pair of running shoes brings with it the promise of a new day, a fresh run, and a better you, no matter what...
The Best Running Shoes for Men
A great running shoe makes every run more enjoyable. It doesn't matter if you're a new runner or if you've logged...
Best Running Shoes for Women
Lacing up the right pair of running shoes can shift you from the noise of everyday life into a calm, centered rhythm...Climbing
Best Climbing Gear
Welcome to the Holy Grail of climbing gear lists! Here you will find our top picks: the gear our climber-testers would...
The Best Approach Shoes
Rock climbers need special sticky rubber shoes on the wall, but it helps to have a technical shoe with strategically...
The Best Climbing Shoes for Men
For over a decade, we have purchased and tested the best climbing shoes to test side-by-side. Our team of certified...Biking
The Best Bike Trainers
If you want to stay in cycling shape year-round, a bike trainer lets you ride regardless of the weather. Whether...
Best Bikes
Looking for a bike to cruise on pavement or hit the trails? For over a decade, our team here at GearLab has been...
The Best Electric Bikes
Ebike range and power claims are often misleading. That's why we purchased the top electric bikes of 2026 to get the...Snow Sports
The Best Ski Pants for Women
If you're trying to find which pants can keep you dry when the weather turns stormy, keep more change in your pocket...
Best Ski Gear
A successful day on the mountain largely depends on staying warm, dry, and comfortable. Whether you're a beginner...
The Best Ski Pants for Men
A great pair of ski pants insulates you from the cold and keeps moisture out so you can spend longer on the slopes...Paddling
Best Water Gear
With the right gear, staying active and enjoying warm, sunny days on the water is easy. Our gear list features only...
The Best Stand Up Paddle Boards
Paddle boards are one of our favorite ways to spend a relaxing day out on the water. Traditional hard boards can be...
The Best Dry Bags
Whether you are kayaking, camping, or caught in a sudden downpour, a dry bag is a multitasking adventure companion...Fitness
Best Running Gear
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
No matter where you are in your fitness journey, adding to your personal gym will help you get moving from the comfort...
The Best Exercise Bikes
We put the top 15 stationary bikes available today through rigorous testing to identify their key strengths and...Travel
The Ultimate Travel Packing List
Planning your next getaway and wondering what you need to pack for your travels? Our expert travel gear editors have...
The 10 Best Backpacks
A great pack is essential for life's adventures. After all, everyone needs a way to carry their stuff around. We've...
The Best Messenger Bags
Though the shape and design of messenger bags have evolved and expanded dramatically over the years, the original...Recent Gear Reviews
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EcoFlow River 2 Pro Review
The EcoFlow River 2 Pro delivers high power output for its size and charges very quickly. It also offers plenty of...
Goal Zero Yeti 700 Review
Ideal for quick camping trips and device charging, the Yeti 700 isn't the most powerful or capable power station on...
Osprey Rook 65L Review
The Osprey Rook 65 offers all the basic features of a backpacking pack that you need to be comfortable on the trail...
Top Pick
Sea to Summit Ether Light XR Pro Insulated Review
It's tough to find a sleeping pad with a high R-value that also checks the box of "ultralight." However, the Sea to...
Editors' Choice
Nemo Tensor All-Season Review
An awesomely comfortable rectangular shape pairs with aluminized film insulation to make the Nemo Tensor All-Season...
Top Pick
Wahoo Kickr Rollr Review
The ROLLR takes home an award for quick and easy setup. No other trainer in our lineup makes getting ready to ride...
Best Buy
Jackery Explorer 300 Review
The Jackery Explorer 300 is a compact portable power station, ideal for charging multiple small electronic devices...GearLab Learning Center
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