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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...
Best Backpacking Water Filters
Clean water: You need it, and we want to ensure you have it, wherever you go. Bacteria, viruses, protozoa...
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 Rain Pants for Men
When you find yourself caught in a downpour, you'll wish you had some good rain gear, including pants. Quality rain...
The Best Softshell Jackets for Men
Softshells are great when you need a breathable layer that will help keep some inclement weather at bay. Although...
The Best Boxer Briefs for Men
The best underwear is a pair you won't even think about while you're wearing them. They should be comfortable like a...Women's Clothing
The Best Leggings
Comfy, but not sloppy. Tight, but not too tight. The right pair of leggings can keep you comfortable, supported, and...
The Best Hiking Shorts for Women
A great pair of hiking shorts should be breathable, comfortable, and allow for easy movement. While comfort and...
Best Softshell Jackets for Women
Somewhere in between a wind jacket and a rain layer, a softshell is a specialized piece of gear generally intended for...Shoes & Boots
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The Best Slippers for Women
Warmth and comfort start with our feet, and when seasons change, temps drop, or we're just settling into a relaxing...
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...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 Bike Gear
We put together our dream team of bike-related products and accessories -- everything we would choose for our perfect...
The Best Bike Racks
Carrying valuable bikes at highway speeds demands total bike rack confidence: zero hitch wobble, bombproof retention...
The Best Bike Trainers
Whether you are investing in your first indoor setup to ride through the winter or upgrading for pinpoint power...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 Running Vests for Men
Staying hydrated is critical to a successful run, especially as miles rack up or the day gets hot. A comfortable...
The Best Running Vests for Women
When the distances get longer and days get hotter, being able to comfortably carry hydration and fuel on a run is...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
Everyone needs a way to slog their stuff around town, whether heading to the office, campus, or the airport. When it's...
10 Best Travel Bags
Vacation is fun, lugging around a bag with wobbly wheels or an uncomfortable strap is not. Your luggage should...Recent Gear Reviews
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Outdoor Research Foray 3L Review
The Outdoor Research Foray is a burly pair of pants that does an excellent job keeping water out. The latest version...
Top Pick
Arc'teryx Beta Pant Review
The Arc'teryx Beta is an expensive and well-designed hardshell pant. More than a rain pant, it's clearly designed for...
Top Pick
Beyond Yoga Spacedye Out Of Pocket High Waisted Midi Legging Review
The Beyond Yoga Spacedye Out Of Pocket High Waisted Midi is the most comfortable legging in our lineup and our...
Best Buy
CRZ Yoga Butterlift Origin Review
The CRZ Butterlift is a moderate-compression legging that strikes a balance between high- and low-intensity workouts...
LifeStraw Peak Gravity 3L Review
If you typically head into the backcountry with a few friends and want a lightweight and affordable way to keep...
Editors' Choice
LifeStraw Peak Squeeze Review
The LifeStraw Peak Squeeze is the perfect squeeze bottle filtration system for those after a simple and durable filter...
Marmot PreCip Evo Pant Review
The PreCip Evo is an extremely lightweight and packable pair of rain pants. While they don't offer quite the same...GearLab Learning Center
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