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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping

best hiking gear

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 wind jackets

Best Windbreakers of 2024

We tested this selection of windbreakers on some key criteria: wind resistance, breathability, weight and packability...
best rain pants

Best Rain Pants of 2024

Our rainy day experts have been testing pants for the last 8 years with over 25 different models exposed to rain and...


Women's Clothing

best sports bras

Best Sports Bras of 2024

We bought 24 sports bras and gave them to yoga instructors, Cross Fitters, runners, alpinists, thru-hikers, rock...


Shoes & Boots

Hiking Boots (Men's & Women's), Hiking Shoes (Men's & Women's), Trail Running Shoes (Men's & Women's) or see all in Footwear
10 top water shoes

10 Best Water Shoes of 2024

The Women's Astral Loyak and the Men's Astral Loyak AC are the two best options for most people. They have incredible...


Climbing

best climbing gear

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...


Biking

best dropper posts

Best Dropper Posts of 2024

Interested in identifying the best dropper seatpost for your beloved mountain bicycle? Don't sweat, we have you...
best bike gear

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 cargo bikes

Best Cargo Bikes of 2024

We bought 9 electric cargo bikes and rode them for hundreds of miles. We measured range and power while transporting...


Snow Sports

best ski gear

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 ski socks

Best Ski Socks of 2024

Looking for the best ski socks? Our ski and snowboard experts have tested dozens over the last 8 years, with 10 in our...


Paddling

best water gear

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 sup paddles

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...
best kayak paddles

Best Kayak Paddle of 2024

Searching for the best kayak paddle on the market? After researching the most popular options, we picked 16 to test...


Fitness

best weight vests

Best Weight Vests of 2024

Looking to amp up your fitness routine? We researched dozens of the best weight vests available today and purchased...
best running gear

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

Best Treadmills of 2024

Our fitness experts burned thousands of calories in our lab to determine which of 13 treadmills is the best. We used...


Travel

best laptop backpacks

Best Laptop Backpack of 2024

We bought 14 of today's most promising laptop backpacks and used them side-by-side while commuting to work and school...


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