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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 Ultralight Sleeping Bag
When you're carrying everything you'll need on your back, you want the lightest, most efficient gear available. That's...
Best Portable Solar Panels for Camping
The perfect solar panel delivers reliable off-grid power for quiet, clean energy while camping—no noisy gas...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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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...
The Best Barefoot Shoes
We know "barefoot shoe" sounds contradictory, but these shoes aim to offer minimal material between your foot and the...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 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...
10 Best Climbing Shoes
Shopping for the perfect climbing shoe can feel a little overwhelming — with so many styles, fits, and price points...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 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...
The Best Carry-On Luggage
If you want to keep your belongings always within arm's reach, or are simply a light packer, a carry-on suitcase is...
The Best Luggage
Finding the right piece of checked luggage for your needs can be quite the task. There are so many sizes, features...Recent Gear Reviews
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Feathered Friends Vireo UL Review
The Feathered Friends Vireo UL takes steps towards weight and space savings to their logical end. The most unique part...
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ZPacks Classic Sleeping Bag 20 Review
Is there one sleeping bag to rule them all? Maybe not, but the Zpacks Classic Sleeping Bag 20 gets surprisingly close...
Ride Concepts Tallac Mid Clip Boa Review
The Tallac Mid Clip Boa takes the already robust Tallac and adds additional protection and a three-strap, single Boa...
Ride Concepts Hellion Clip Review
The Hellion Clip takes the full-sole, skateboard shoe feel and adds the rigidity for power transfer, along with a...
Carl Friedrik The Hybrid Carry-On Review
The Carl Friedrik The Hybrid Carry-On hits the sweet spot when it comes to quality, style, and price. Yes, this lovely...
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July Carry-on Max Review
We've tested our fair share of hardshell carry-ons that land in the $250 to $350 range. On the whole, we've found that...
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Therm-a-Rest Vesper 32 Down Quilt Review
There are very light quilts out there, but then there is the Therm-a-Rest Vesper 32 Down Quilt. This quilt uses almost...GearLab Learning Center
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