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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping
Best Backpacking Backpacks for Women
Designed with women in mind, backpacking packs for women are tailored to the female form to enhance comfort...
The Best GPS Watches
A GPS watch can be a handy sidekick for the backcountry, fitness training, or daily activities, providing you with...
The Ultimate Backpacking Checklist
Looking for a quality backpacking gear packing list to help you prepare for an upcoming trip. Our backpacking expert...Men's Clothing
The Best Sun Protection Shirts
A quality sun protection shirt has your back on any sunny adventure, offering UV protection and keeping you cool...
The Best Boxer Briefs for Men
We bought 15 men's boxer briefs and worked our buns off to find the best. We wore these boxers daily, working in them...
The Best Winter Jackets for Men
If you need a toasty winter jacket to get you through the cold months, you're in the right place. Our coat crew braved...Women's Clothing
The Best Running Shorts for Women
A great pair of running shorts lets you focus more on the miles and less on your threads. A breathable, comfortable...
The Best Winter Jackets for Women
Sick of being cold in the winter and just dying to get back indoors? We get it -- winter can be beautiful, but not...
Best Hardshell Jackets for Women
Our reviewers have been testing women's hardshell jackets for over a decade, and this review outlines 9 of the current...Shoes & Boots
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10 Best Flip Flops
We know that when the weather is warm, sometimes you just wanna air your dogs out. A great pair of flip flops makes...
The Best Socks for Women
The great pair of socks will keep your feet comfy and happy, whether on a casual outing, a sweaty gym session, or just...
The Best Slippers for Men
Stop subjecting yourself to that cold tile floor! A quality pair of slippers keeps your feet nice and toasty while...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 Gaiters
Looking for a new pair of gaiters to keep your feet dry and your footwear grit-free? We purchased 10 of the best pairs...Biking
The Best Road Bike Pedals
If you're serious about road cycling, you'll want to get some good pedals. Quality road bike pedals boost power...
10 Best Bike Pedals
If you want to enhance your riding experience, you need quality bike pedals. The best bike pedals are tailored to your...
Best Flat Pedals for Mountain Biking
If riding the dirt clipless isn't your style, flat pedals are for you. Mountain bike flat bike pedals let you power...Snow Sports
The Best Snowboards for Women
Outdoor gear manufacturers can be guilty of the "shrink it and pink it" method — taking the men's version, making it...
The Best Snowshoes
Looking for a new pair of snowshoes to level up your winter hiking? The right pair can make all the difference when...
The Best Snowshoes for Women
Snowshoes unlock the beauty of winter landscapes, allowing you to explore farther and trek through pristine...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 Life Jackets
A life jacket is a crucial piece of safety gear for days on the water, but they've come a long way from the bulky...
The Best Dry Bags
Part of a successful water adventure is keeping your gear dry. A dry bag can keep your phone and layers dry on your...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...
The Best Dumbbells
If you're looking to add strength training to your fitness routine, you want dumbbells. The best options not only help...
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...Travel
Best Carry-On Travel Backpacks
A great travel backpack provides you the comfort of home away from home: a place to organize all your stuff while on...
The Best Luggage
When you check your luggage, you want to be sure your belongings are going to make it to your destination without...
The Best Carry-On Luggage
The perfect carry-on bag isn't just about fitting your essentials -- it's about helping you travel as stress-free and...Recent Gear Reviews
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GoPlus Review
The GoPlus snowshoes are an incredible value. We couldn't believe the price tag when we first saw it. The flotation is...
Best Buy
MSR Evo Trail Review
Simplicity merges with versatility on the MSR Evo Trail. The unibody deck and frame are a single plastic piece with an...
Best Buy
Goplus for Women Review
The GoPlus snowshoes offer incredible value, delivering solid performance at a budget-friendly price for shoppers who...
Best Buy
MSR Evo Trail Snowshoes Review
The MSR Evo Trail is a user-friendly and versatile shoe whose no-slip bindings, aggressive traction, and...
Editors' Choice
Travelpro Platinum Elite 29" Review
The Travelpro Platinum Elite is one of the largest pieces of luggage in our review and boasts some of the finest...
Top Pick
Osprey Sojourn Shuttle 100L Review
The Osprey Sojourn Shuttle 100L pays homage to the many backpacks that have made Osprey a well-known name among...GearLab Learning Center
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