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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 5 Best Camping Blankets
Leave your favorite throw blanket on the couch. Camping blankets are designed to be rugged, packable, and...Men's Clothing
The Best Base Layers for Men
Whether it's for the warm or cold season, or somewhere in between, a quality base top will help keep you warm, without...
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...Women's Clothing
The Best Fleece Jackets for Women
A great fleece is versatile, durable, and most of all, keeps you toasty when the temperature dips. Our test team's...
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...
The Best Base Layer for Women
When temps drop, your first thought might be that you need to get a warmer jacket, but one of the easiest ways to...Shoes & Boots
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Best Trail Running Shoes for Men
Hitting the trails is only as enjoyable as your feet make it. Our recommendation? Keep them happy with a comfortable...
Best Trail Running Shoes for Women
There's nothing quite like the freedom of a quiet trail. But your run is only as good as your footwear, and finding...
10 Best Trail Running Shoes
Happy feet make the trails a whole lot more enjoyable. Choosing a shoe that blends your running style, location, and...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 over a decade, we have purchased and tested the best climbing shoes to test side-by-side. Our team of certified...Biking
10 Best Bike Helmets | Impact Tested & Ranked
A good helmet is a non-negotiable regardless of the route you choose to take, as it can significantly reduce the risk...
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 Electric Bikes
A great e-bike transforms how you get around, but the market is flooded with junk. To find the best, we stress-tested...Snow Sports
The Best Backcountry Ski Boots
Happy feet make for happy skiers, which is especially true for backcountry skiers who spend the whole day on their...
The Best Backcountry Skis
A pair of backcountry skis is a ticket to escape long lines at the resort and experience the magic of the mountains...
Best Ski Gear
A successful day on the mountain largely depends on staying warm, dry, and comfortable. Whether you're a beginner...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 Inflatable Kayaks
Want a kayak but have a small car or limited storage space? Inflatable kayaks are packable and portable, and they are...
Best Paddle Boards
Stand Up Paddle boards (SUPs) are one of our favorite ways to spend a relaxing day out on the water. The most popular...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 Yoga Mats
A great yoga mat is so much more than just a slab of squishy material for child's pose. You want enough grip to keep...
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...Travel
10 Best Travel Bags
Vacation is fun, lugging around a bag with wobbly wheels or an uncomfortable strap is not. Your luggage should...
The Best Duffel Bags
A duffel can be a catch-all, carry-all, do-everything sort of bag. Whether you want it to hold it all for your next...
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...Recent Gear Reviews
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Top Pick
Salomon Speedcross 6 Review
The Salomon Speedcross 6 remains the traction specialist in our lineup, and nothing else comes close on soft dirt...
Top Pick
Hoka Speedgoat 7 Review
As our tester put it, "The Hoka Speedgoat 7 feels like the Speedgoat I remember from earlier versions." The cushioning...
Salomon Genesis for Women Review
The Salomon Genesis is a dynamic trail shoe that offers a little bit of everything. While this shoe's versatility is...
Asics Trabuco 14 for Women Review
Runners who want the ultimate balance of thick protection, wide stability, and long-lasting durability needn't look...
Editors' Choice
Dynafit Ridge Pro Review
The Dynafit Ridge Pro is the best all-around backcountry boot on the market. They offer a better balance of uphill and...
Best Buy
La Sportiva Vega Review
The La Sportiva Vega is a bit of a sleeper backcountry touring boot. It's a sturdy, downhill-oriented touring boot...
Top Pick
Nnormal Kjerag 02 Review
The Nnormal Kjerag 02 is one of our favorites for runners who want to feel every trail feature underfoot. The...GearLab Learning Center
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