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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 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...
The Best Insulated Jackets
Looking for a synthetic insulating layer without the cost and maintenance of down insulation? We have tested over 60...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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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...
Best Running Shoes for Women
Lacing up the right pair of running shoes can shift you from the noise of everyday life into a calm, centered rhythm...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 Mountain Bike Saddle
Whether you're a casual rider or a hardcore racer, the most comfortable and ergonomic mountain bike saddle can...
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 Trainers
If you want to stay in cycling shape year-round, a bike trainer lets you ride regardless of the weather. Whether...Snow Sports
The Best Winter Gloves
Sick of cold hands? Pockets are nice, but nothing beats a good pair of gloves. We set out to find the unicorn of...
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 trying to find which pants can keep you dry when the weather turns stormy, keep more change in your pocket...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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REI Co-op Half Dome 3 Review
We have long been aggravated by tent manufacturers' reported sleeping capacities, as most tents are a tight fit with...
Best Buy
The North Face Stormbreak 3 Review
When you need more space than your typical two person tent offers, The North Face Stormbreak 3 is a great choice if...
Editors' Choice
Outdoor Research Sureshot Pro for Men Review
The Outdoor Research Sureshot Pro gloves bring a lot to the table, so it's no wonder that we love them so much...
Best Buy
Achiou Touch Screen Thermal Review
Simple, affordable, and effective is the name of the game with the Achiou Touch Screen Thermal. They're a soft...
Top Pick
WTB Pure Chromoly Review
The Pure is the most luxuriously padded of Wilderness Trail Bikes' off-road saddles, but it's not a full-blown...
Editors' Choice
WTB Volt Fusion Form Titanium Review
The WTB Volt Fusion Form Titanium is a perfectly modernized classic, taking one of the most popular saddles in history...
Top Pick
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 Review
As tents increase in person capacity, we typically see higher numbers on the scale. However, the Big Agnes Copper Spur...GearLab Learning Center
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