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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping
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...
Best Hydration Bladder of 2024
Our outdoor experts have tested 21 of the best hydration bladders over the last 8 years. This updated review features...
Best Multi-Tools of 2024
Our team of veteran gearheads has tested more than 40 different multi-tools over their lives, and we recently bought...Men's Clothing
Best Hiking Pants
We have tested the best hiking pants for a decade and counting, with 55 pairs purchased. For this update, we put the...
Best Ski Jackets for Men of 2024
Our expert team has bought and tested over 76 men's ski jackets over the last decade. Our current review covers 16 of...
Best Fleece Jackets for Men of 2024
Since 2010, our apparel experts have tested 96 of the best fleeces available. For our latest version of this review...Women's Clothing
Best Ski Jackets for Women of 2024
Over the past decade, our expert shredders have tested 50 of the best women's ski jackets. For this update, we bought...
Best Insulated Jackets for Women of 2024
Over the past decade, we've hauled insulated jackets along for just about every adventure, rigorously testing over 50...
Best Down Jacket for Women of 2024
Searching for a down jacket to keep you warm through the winter months? Since 2012, we have tested more than 60...Shoes & Boots
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The Best Socks for Men of 2024
Socks are a critical yet often overlooked detail of your daily comfort. Our apparel experts combed the market before...
Best Socks for Women of 2024
Looking for comfortable socks to keep your feet happy? We researched more than 40 pairs of top-selling socks for women...
10 Best Road Running Shoes of 2024
Since 2011, we've tested hundreds of pairs of shoes, running thousands of miles on roads and tracks in all weather, to...Climbing
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 Approach Shoes for Women of 2024
We've tested more than 30 of the best women's approach shoes in the last decade. For our most recent review, we...
Best Climbing Shoes of 2024
Looking for the best rock climbing shoes? For more than a decade, our testers have tested over 75 shoes side-by-side...Biking
Best Electric Mountain Bikes of 2024
To find the best electric mountain bike, we bought 11 models and rode each for hundreds of miles and over 100,000...
Best Bikes of 2024
Looking for a bike to cruise on pavement or hit the trails? For over a decade, our team here at GearLab has been...
10 Best Electric Bikes of 2024
We're passionate about electric bikes and how they're used. This review details how we've run them through extensive...Snow Sports
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 Pants for Women of 2024
We've been testing women's ski pants for over a decade now and have hands-on experience with over three dozen unique...
Best Backcountry Skis of 2025
We've tested more than 60 of the best backcountry skis over nearly 10 seasons. Recently, we purchased 17 of today's...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 Stand Up Paddle Boards of 2024
Ready to invest in your own SUP but not sure where to start? We've been testing top models and popular options since...
Best Inflatable SUP Boards of 2024
Since 2018, our paddling experts have tested over 30 of the best inflatable SUP boards. Most recently, we purchased 20...Fitness
The Best Home Exercise Bikes of 2024
We bought 16 of the best exercise bikes and spent months riding while analyzing exercise quality, comfort, classes...
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...
Best Dumbbells of 2024
Looking for the best dumbbells available for your next workout? To help outfit your home gym and help you reach your...Travel
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 Travel Backpacks of 2024
Our experts have tested over 60 of the best carry-on travel backpacks since 2017, and this review includes the top 16...
Best Laptop Backpack of 2024
We've tested over 40 of the best laptop backpacks since 2011, and this article features side-by-side testing of 14 of...Recent Gear Reviews
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Best Buy
REI Co-op Trailmade Review
The REI Co-op Trailmade performs well across the board, making it one of the best hiking pants for users on a budget...
Top Pick
Arc'teryx Gamma Pant Review
The Arc'teryx Gamma offers superior weather protection and is one of our favorite hiking pants. This pair is made for...
Editors' Choice
La Sportiva TX2 Evo - Women's Review
We're not sure where to begin describing the La Sportiva TX2 Evo. Should we start with its impressively lightweight...
Top Pick
La Sportiva TX Guide - Women's Review
A stiff midsole and narrow profile make the La Sportiva TX Guide a climbing machine. These shoes are precise and...
Best Buy
Cuisinart CGG-306 Chef's Style Portable Review
The Cuisinart CGG-306 Chef's Style Portable features a high quality and luxurious grill design complete with two...
Top Pick
Eureka SPRK Camp Grill Review
If you're after a portable grill that prioritizes simplicity within a lightweight and super packable design, look no...GearLab Learning Center
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