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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping
Best Backpacking Backpacks for Women
Designed with women in mind, these backpacking packs are crafted to enhance comfort, ergonomics, and weight...
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...Men's Clothing
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...
The Best Rain Jackets for Men
Is a storm brewing? Whether you're running out the door to catch a bus or braving the elements while tackling outdoor...
The Best Hiking Pants for Men
Whether you're sauntering out on a day hike or putting in the miles on a backpacking trip, you want a pair of pants...Women's Clothing
The Best Hiking Pants for Women
As women, we all know finding the right balance between fit and functionality in hiking pants can be a challenge. We...
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...
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...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...
Best Running Shoes for Women
Lacing up the right pair of running shoes can shift you from the noise of everyday life into a rhythmic peace where...
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...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
Best Bike Gear
We put together our dream team of bike-related products and accessories -- everything we would choose for our perfect...
10 Best Mountain Bike Pedals
The ideal mountain bike pedal improves your efficiency on the climbs while keeping you securely connected to the bike...
10 Best Mountain Bike Shorts
Looking to replace your old, worn-out mountain bike shorts? Or, maybe you're new to the sport and are looking to learn...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 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
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...
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...Recent Gear Reviews
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Gregory Amber 68 Review
The Gregory Amber 68 is designed for extended backpacking trips, offering excellent comfort and highly functional...
Granite Gear Blaze 60 for Women Review
The Granite Gear Blaze 60 is a lightweight pack that stands out for its impressive carrying capacity. Its spacious...
Top Pick
Arc'teryx Kyanite Review
The Arc'teryx Kyanite is our favorite winter hiking option thanks to its strong balance of warmth, mobility, and...
Editors' Choice
Outdoor Research Ferrosi Pant for Women Review
The Outdoor Research Ferrosi Pants are an outdoorsy wardrobe staple. Their durable stretch-woven fabric and relaxed...
On Cloudsurfer Max for Women Review
The On Cloudsurfer Max is a comfortable daily trainer that lends itself to sporadic running, lots of walking, and...
Asics Gel-Nimbus 28 for Women Review
The Asics Gel-Nimbus 28 leans heavily into comfort, delivering a soft, ultra-cushioned ride designed for easy miles...
Osprey Ariel 65 Review
The Osprey Ariel 65 remains a longstanding staple in the backpacking world. Built for hikers who prioritize support...GearLab Learning Center
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