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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...
The Best Hammocks
The ideal hammock balances effortless setup, packable weight, and total comfort, turning any two trees into your...
The Best Pocket Knives
A pocket knife is one of the most useful tools you can carry. The best pocket knife has a high-quality blade that can...Men's Clothing
The Best Running Shirts for Men
Running is better when you're comfortable. Sweaty clothes can cut a great run short, making a breathable, quick-drying...
The Best Running Shorts for Men
Chafing, scratchy liners, and bothersome waistbands make running a slog. Uncomfortable shorts can put a damper on your...
The Best Hardshell Jackets
Whether enjoying a wintry day of skiing or going on a lengthy backpacking trip above treeline, a hardshell jacket is...Women's Clothing
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...
The Best Running Shorts for Women
A great pair of running shorts lets you focus more on the miles and less on your threads. A breathable, comfortable...
The Best Down Jacket for Women
When winter hits, you need a jacket that does more than just keep you warm. The best down jackets combine high-loft...Shoes & Boots
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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...
The Best Flip Flops for Men
Whether you're lounging by the pool or running out to get the mail, the perfect pair of flip-flops should be...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 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...
Best Electric Mountain Bikes
To find the best electric mountain bike, we've tested 25 models and ridden each for hundreds of miles and over 300,000...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 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 Ultimate Travel Packing List
Planning your next getaway and wondering what you need to pack for your travels? Our expert travel gear editors have...
Best Travel Backpacks
Nothing puts a damper on an adventurous spirit like dealing with an unwieldy backpack while in transit. On the other...Recent Gear Reviews
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onewind Aerie Double Review
The Onewind Aerie Double is our favorite affordable backcountry shelter system thanks to a spacious hammock body as...
Top Pick
ENO SingleNest Review
There's a reason why the Eno brand is synonymous with modern hammock designs and the SingleNest is no exception. The...
Top Pick
Benchmade Osborne Review
If the pocket knife world had a Mount Rushmore, the Benchmade Osborne would be on it. Designed by the legendary...
Top Pick
Kershaw Leek Review
The Kershaw Leek has been one of the most popular knives on the market for years, and for very good reasons. It's a...
Top Pick
Sterling VR9 9.8 Review
The Sterling VR9 9.8 is the perfect rope for anyone after an absolute workhorse for the sport crag or laps in the gym...
Black Diamond 9.9 Review
The Black Diamond 9.9 features a thick diameter with a limited amount of versatility. The rope feels stiff and rigid...
Opinel No.08 Review
The Opinel No.08 is an interesting anomaly among modern knives. Originally released in 1890, it has an appeal limited...GearLab Learning Center
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