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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping

best hiking gear

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 water bottles

The Best Water Bottles

Water is essential to good health. Experts recommend drinking at least 8 glasses a day to stay properly hydrated. A...


Men's Clothing

best down jackets

The Best Down Jackets for Men

We've been putting down and puffy jackets to the test for over a decade to find the best and warmest options. We've...


Women's Clothing



Shoes & Boots

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10 top hiking boots

10 Best Hiking Boots

After trekking thousands of miles in more than 145 pairs of men's hiking boots and hiking boots for women in the last...


Climbing

best gaiters

The Best Gaiters

Looking for a new pair of gaiters to keep your feet dry and your footwear grit-free? We purchased 10 of the best pairs...
best climbing helmets

The Best Climbing Helmet

We bought and tested 13 of the most popular climbing helmets side-by-side to find the best options. With the...
best climbing gear

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...


Biking

best bikes

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...
best electric commuter bikes

The Best Commuter eBikes

We purchased 14 of the best commuter ebikes and measured their range, power output, ride quality, user interface, and...
best folding electric bikes

Best Folding Electric Bikes

We bought 7 folding electric bikes and rode them for hundreds of miles in side-by-side tests. We timed their assembly...


Snow Sports

best ski gear

Best Ski Gear

A successful day on the mountain largely depends on staying warm, dry, and comfortable. Whether you're a beginner...
best backcountry ski boots

Best Backcountry Ski Boots

Over the past decade, we've purchased, tested, and reviewed over 50 of the best backcountry ski boots. Our current...


Paddling

best water gear

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 kayaks

The Best Kayaks

Our testing grounds for these kayaks were the rivers and lakes of the Tahoe area. We took these boats out on flat...
best sup paddles

The Best SUP Paddles

We've evaluated dozens of SUP paddles over the last 7 years with 13 of the market's top options in this review. Our...


Fitness

best running gear

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...


Travel

best carry on luggage

The Best Carry-On Luggage

The perfect carry-on bag isn't just about fitting your essentials; it's about helping you travel as stress-free and...


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