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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping
The Ultimate Backpacking Checklist
Looking for a quality backpacking gear packing list to help you prepare for an upcoming trip. Our backpacking expert...
Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads
Your sleeping pad matters more for warmth and comfort than your sleeping bag. It insulates you from the cold ground...
The Best Multi Tools
Carrying a good multi-tool is a bit like carrying a toolbox in your pocket, enabling you to tackle unforeseen jobs...Men's Clothing
The Best Softshell Jackets for Men
Softshells are great when you need a breathable layer that will help keep some inclement weather at bay. Although...
The Best Boxer Briefs for Men
The best underwear is a pair you won't even think about while you're wearing them. They should be comfortable like a...
The Best Fleece Jackets for Men
Whether there's a slight chill or it's downright frigid, a fleece jacket is the classic cool-weather layer. The best...Women's Clothing
The Best Hiking Shorts for Women
A great pair of hiking shorts should be breathable, comfortable, and allow for easy movement. While comfort and...
Best Softshell Jackets for Women
Somewhere in between a wind jacket and a rain layer, a softshell is a specialized piece of gear generally intended for...
The Best Running Shirts for Women
A great running shirt can make your run easier, longer, and better. A breathable shirt that doesn't chafe or hold...Shoes & Boots
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The Best Slippers for Women
Warmth and comfort start with our feet, and when seasons change, temps drop, or we're just settling into a relaxing...
The Best Socks for Men
Sweaty feet and bulky seams? We're not fans, especially if you're on your feet all day for work or play. At GearLab...
10 Best Flip Flops
If the arrival of warm weather has you itching to free your toes from the heavy cage of snow boots they've been...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 Rock Climbing Ropes
The perfect climbing rope balances weight, durability, and handling for the specific routes you frequent, inspiring...
The Best Climbing Shoes for Women
Whether you're just starting out in the gym, stepping outdoors to climb real rock, or a seasoned climber looking for a...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 Racks
Hanging thousands of dollars of bikes off your bumper at 75 mph demands absolute confidence in the structural...
The Best Bike Trainers
Whether you are investing in your first indoor setup to ride through the winter or upgrading for pinpoint power...Snow Sports
The Best Climbing Skins for Backcountry Skiing
Climbing skins make backcountry skiing possible – if you can't get up, you can't ski down. Among all of the...
The Best Backcountry Ski Bindings
While the skis matter, it's the bindings that are really the difference between "resort skis" and "touring skis". As...
The Best Splitboard Bindings
It is easy to put a lot of energy into researching your first board or the next board in the quiver. The case could be...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...
Best Paddle Boards
A paddle board is one of our favorite ways to enjoy a relaxing day out on the water. The paddle board we recommend...
Best Inflatable Kayaks
Want a kayak but have a small car or limited storage space? Inflatable kayaks are packable and portable, and they are...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 Running Vests for Men
Staying hydrated is critical to a successful run, especially as miles rack up or the day gets hot. A comfortable...
The Best Running Vests for Women
When the distances get longer and days get hotter, being able to comfortably carry hydration and fuel on a run is...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
Everyone needs a way to slog their stuff around town, whether heading to the office, campus, or the airport. When it's...
10 Best Travel Bags
Vacation is fun, lugging around a bag with wobbly wheels or an uncomfortable strap is not. Your luggage should...Recent Gear Reviews
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Kuat Piston Ion Review
While there are some nuances that distract from this rack's user-friendliness, all of the extra steps result in an...
Kuat Transfer V2 Review
This entry-level aluminum-framed hitch rack trades some of the premium Kuat aesthetics for functional versatility. It...
Best Buy
Rab Borealis Review
The Rab Borealis is incredibly breathable and affordable, making it a great choice as a light layer for hiking...
Top Pick
Mammut Ultimate VIII SO Hooded Review
If durability is high on your list of needs, the Mammut Ultimate VIII SO Hooded should be on your radar. This...
Top Pick
Amflow TL Carbon Review
Unlike any electric mountain bike we've tested before, the TL takes a completely different approach. While its outward...
Gerber Center-Drive Review
The Gerber Center-Drive is an interesting paradox: It has some of the best engineering and design seen anywhere on the...
Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Review
While its versatility is limited, this lightweight, easy-to-use rack feels incredibly solid and has excellent...GearLab Learning Center
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