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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping
Best Hiking Gear
After years of playing in the outdoors and getting our hands on a wide variety of gear, we have had the chance to...
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 Sun Hats
We found the elusive perfect sun hat: one that offers comfort and skin protection without overheating and crumpling on...Men's Clothing
The Best Rain Jackets for Men
When a storm is brewing and you're running out the door to catch a bus, tackling outdoor chores, or braving the...
The Best Base Layers for Men
An excellent layering system keeps you warm but not hot and cozy but not sweaty, and a great base layer is the first...
The Best Sun Protection Shirts for Men
A quality sun protection shirt has your back on any sunny adventure, keeping your skin from getting fried during long...Women's Clothing
Best Hardshell Jackets for Women
Not to be dramatic, but when you're deep in the mountains, a dependable hardshell can be the difference between life...
The Best Rain Jackets for Women
When the skies go dark, it's comforting to know you have the right tool for the task: a great rain jacket. Whether you...
Best Sun Protection Shirts for Women
In the heat of summer, keeping your skin protected from UV damage can feel like a full-time job. While it's always a...Shoes & Boots
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10 Best Slippers
A cozy, soft pair of slippers can make getting out of bed on a cold day a little bit more bearable, and sometimes, a...
The Best Slippers for Men
Stop subjecting yourself to that cold tile floor! A quality pair of slippers keeps your feet toasty and comfy while...
The Best Hiking Shoes for Women
Whether you're scaling peaks or strolling through forests, a good pair of hiking shoes can make the journey far more...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 Climbing Helmet
It's a good idea to wear a helmet to rock climb outside – there's always the possibility of being struck in the head...
10 Best Climbing Shoes
Shopping for the perfect climbing shoe can feel a little overwhelming — with so many styles, fits, and price points...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 Computers
Bike computers range from $35 basic speedometers to $700 touchscreen navigators that track everything from...
The Best Bike Racks
Carrying valuable bikes at highway speeds demands total bike rack confidence: zero hitch wobble, bombproof retention...Snow Sports
The Best Ski Helmets-2027 | Impact Tested & Ranked
Beyond safety, ski and snowboard helmets offer climate control for all weather—keeping you warm in storms and cool...
Best Ski Gear
A successful day on the mountain largely depends on staying warm, dry, and comfortable. Whether you're a beginner...
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...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 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 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...Fitness
The Best Exercise Bikes
You know you've found the perfect exercise bike when the resistance feels less like a punishment and more like a...
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
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 Best Duffel Bags
A duffel can be a catch-all, carry-all, do-everything sort of bag. Whether you want it to hold coats, boots, and...
The Best Cargo Boxes
A rooftop cargo box is the ultimate antidote to road trip clutter. It acts as a weatherproof exterior gear locker...Recent Gear Reviews
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Black Diamond Half Dome Review
The Black Diamond Half Dome helmet has been on climbers' heads at crags across the US for decades. The helmet has gone...
Editors' Choice
Black Diamond Vision Review
The Black Diamond Vision checks almost every box for a top-of-the-line climbing helmet. It's comfortable, light...
The North Face Antora Review
We get it, rain gear is expensive. That's why we took the time to test more affordable models like The North Face...
Best Buy
L.L.Bean Trail Model Review
Rain gear can be ridiculously pricey, but jackets like the L.L.Bean Trail Model challenge industry norms as a capable...
Glerups Slip-On with Natural Rubber Sole Review
The Glerups Slip-On with Natural Rubber Sole, with its characteristic felted wool upper, certainly looks and feels...
Top Pick
L.L.Bean Wicked Good Moccasins Review
The classic moccasin has many longtime fans, and the L.L.Bean Wicked Good Moccasins deliver a plush, pliable...
Black Diamond Capitan E Review
The Black Diamond Capitan E is a great choice if you want to save money on your first helmet purchase but still want...GearLab Learning Center
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