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10 Best Solar Chargers
A good solar charger lets you power your essential communication and outdoor electronics, no matter how far off the...
The Ultimate Backpacking Checklist
Looking for a quality backpacking gear packing list to help you prepare for an upcoming trip. Our backpacking expert...
10 Best Sunglasses
Are you looking to avoid UV rays, reduce glare, or just need a stylish accessory? Whether you're searching for a pair...Men's Clothing
The Best Base Layers
For over a decade, our team of experts has bought and tested dozens of the best base layers on the market. For this...
The Best Ski Jackets for Men
Our expert team has bought and tested over 80 men's ski jackets over the last eleven years. Our current review covers...
The Best Down Jackets for Men
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
The Best Sports Bras
We bought 22 sports bras and gave them to yoga instructors, CrossFitters, runners, alpinists, thru-hikers, rock...
Best Insulated Jackets for Women
We've spent a lot of years testing insulated jackets. After scouring the market for top contenders, we've gathered 16...
The Best Down Jacket for Women
Searching for a down jacket to keep you toasty through the cold months? Since 2012, we have tested more than 60...Shoes & Boots
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The Best Insoles
Everyone's feet are different. Insoles can help with proper alignment and foot fatigue, and they can help alleviate...
10 Best Running Shoes
The right running shoes feel good on your feet and help you run more confidently -- boosting performance, adding...
The Best Winter Boots for Women
Finding the best winter boot for your needs can be tricky. It can be hard to know which boots will give you the best...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
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 Fat Bike
Are you looking for the best fat bike for riding on the snow, sand, and everything in between? Over the past several...
Best Electric Mountain Bikes
To find the best electric mountain bike, we bought 10 models and rode each for hundreds of miles and over 100,000...Snow Sports
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
We bought 19 of the best ski pants available and tested them in wintery ski climates from Jackson Hole to Lake Tahoe...
The Best Ski Pants for Women
We've been testing women's ski pants for over a decade now and have hands-on experience with over three dozen unique...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 Kayaks
Our testing grounds for these kayaks were the rivers and lakes of the Tahoe area. We took these boats out on flat...
The Best SUP Paddles
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
The Best Treadmills
A quality treadmill can give you the freedom to run or walk regardless of the weather or time of day. While they...
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...
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...Travel
10 Best Backpacks
Most of us use a backpack of some sort on a regular basis. Between carrying books to school, our laptops to work, gym...
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...
Best Laptop Backpack
We bought 14 of today's most promising laptop backpacks and used them side-by-side while commuting to work and school...Recent Gear Reviews
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Best Buy
Sunny Health and Fitness SF-T4400 Folding Treadmill Review
The Sunny Health and Fitness Treadmill is an affordable treadmill best suited for walking, jogging, and low-intensity...
Top Pick
NordicTrack X16 Treadmill Review
The NordicTrack X16 is an enormous treadmill with a powerful 4.25 CHP motor and an engaging interface. It provides...
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Merrell Thermo Chill Mid Review
The Merrell Thermo Chill Mid is an affordable, purpose-built winter hiking boot that excels in comfort, fit, and...
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Baffin Escalate for Women Review
We were pleasantly surprised at Escalate ability to keep our legs warm, dry, and cozy while remaining impressively...
Top Pick
Muck Boot Arctic Ice Tall AGAT for Women Review
The impenetrable Muck Boot Arctic Ice Tall Arctic Grip is a boot built for working and playing hard. Reaching an...
Best Buy
Canyon Dude CF 7 Review
The Canyon Dude CF 7 is a quality, carbon-framed fat bike offered at a reasonable price. The carbon frame is not only...GearLab Learning Center
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