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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 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...
The Best Long Underwear for Men
Cold winter days have you layering up? A pair of great long underwear bottoms are core to every effective layering...Women's Clothing
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...
The Best Rain Jackets for Women
When the skies go dark, nothing is more comforting than knowing you have the right tool for the task: a great rain...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
Best Bike Gear
We put together our dream team of bike-related products and accessories -- everything we would choose for our perfect...
The Best Cycling Sunglasses
Cycling sunglasses aren't just for looking cool on your bike. A quality pair can optimize airflow around your face...
Best Bike Shorts and Bibs
A great pair of bike shorts can make the difference between pain and pleasure on a long ride. With the right padding...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 Goggles
Great ski goggles ensure clear vision in any condition, while a bad pair fogs up, struggles with light changes, and...
10 Best Snowboards
Snowboarding is more than just a sport or a fun way to get some exercise – it's a way to connect with friends, enjoy...Paddling
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...
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 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
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...
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
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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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...
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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...
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Travelpro Platinum Elite 21" Expandable Spinner Review
The Travelpro Platinum Elite is an exceptional piece of carry-on luggage and continues to remain one of my favorites...
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Briggs & Riley Baseline Essential Spinner Review
Premium is the name of the game with the Briggs & Riley Baseline Essential Spinner as there was no metric for...
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Timbuk2 Authority Deluxe Review
The Timbuk2 Authority Deluxe is our favorite laptop backpack for daily use. It has all the pockets needed to keep our...
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The North Face Recon Review
The latest version of The North Face Recon features many changes -- mostly improvements -- that make it an excellent...GearLab Learning Center
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