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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping
The Best Backpacking Tents
A great tent solves the backpacker's ultimate dilemma: how to stay comfortable, especially in bad weather, without...
The Ultimate Backpacking Checklist
Looking for a quality backpacking gear packing list to help you prepare for an upcoming trip. Our backpacking expert...
The Best Power Stations
Power stations are ideal for helping you get through a power outage and for off-grid camping. They offer a compelling...Men's Clothing
The Best Winter Jackets for Men
Winter weather can include anything from blizzard winds to pelting rain to sub-zero eyelash-freezing temperatures...
The Best Ski Jackets for Men
Staying warm and dry on the slopes is hugely important — getting cold and wet can put a quick, miserable end to your...
The Best Boxer Briefs for Men
We bought 18 men's boxer briefs and worked our buns off to find the best. We wore these boxers daily, working in them...Women's Clothing
The Best Ski Jackets for Women
The right ski jacket can make or break your day on the slopes. The best ones keep you warm inside, dry outside, and...
The Best Winter Jackets for Women
Sick of being so cold in the winter that you're always dying to get back indoors? We get it -- winter can be...
Best Insulated Jackets for Women
If you plan on venturing outside when the temps drop, an insulated jacket is a must. But what works for the guys...Shoes & Boots
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Best Trail Running Shoes for Men
Looking for a new trail running shoe? No matter if you're new to running, looking to explore new trails for the first...
10 Best Running Shoes
Running can free you from the stressors of the world, boost your mood, and improve your health. A great pair of...
The Best Running Shoes for Men
A great running shoe makes every run more enjoyable. It doesn't matter if you're a new runner or if you've logged...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 Climbing Shoes for Men
For over a decade, we have purchased and tested the best climbing shoes to test side-by-side. Our team of certified...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 Bike Locks
A premium bike lock is essentially a one-time insurance premium that protects you from the massive financial and...
Best Mountain Bike Saddle
Whether you're a casual rider or a hardcore racer, the most comfortable and ergonomic mountain bike saddle can...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 for Women
If you're looking for ski pants that can keep you cozy, warm, and dry on both blizzard and bluebird days -- we've got...
The Best Winter Gloves
We set out to find the unicorn of winter gloves that protect your hands, don't fumble when grabbing your keys or...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 Stand Up Paddle Boards
Paddle boards are one of our favorite ways to spend a relaxing day out on the water. Traditional hard boards can be...
The Best Dry Bags
Whether you are kayaking, camping, or caught in a sudden downpour, a dry bag is a multitasking adventure companion...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...
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...
The Best Exercise Bikes
We put the top 14 stationary bikes available today through rigorous testing to identify their key strengths and...Travel
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...
The 10 Best Backpacks
A great pack is essential for life's adventures. After all, everyone needs a way to carry their stuff around. We've...
The Best Messenger Bags
Though the shape and design of messenger bags have evolved and expanded dramatically over the years, the original...Recent Gear Reviews
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Top Pick
Brooks Cascadia 19 Review
The Brooks Cascadia 19 slips on like a trail-ready slipper with zero break-in needed. The DNA Loft v3 foam is...
Hoka Challenger 8 Review
The Hoka Challenger 8 doubles down on cushioning at the expense of versatility. Step-in comfort is excellent, making...
Marmot Oslo Review
The Marmot Oslo is a superbly constructed, lightweight jacket that will do the trick in a wide variety of settings...
Patagonia Stormshadow Review
You'll certainly pay a few extra pennies for the Patagonia Stormshadow, but what you get in return is a warm...
Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit U-Lock Mini Review
This lock remains the gold standard for brute-force deterrence in 2026, but it hasn't evolved to address a new...
Top Pick
Hiplok Original: Superbright Review
The Hiplok Original: Superbright offers a clever solution to the perennial problem of transporting heavy bike...
Marmot Fordham Review
It's not the least expensive jacket in our lineup, but the Marmot Fordham is a rugged down puffer that brings a ton of...GearLab Learning Center
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