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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...
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 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
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...
The Best Fleece Jackets for Men
Since 2010, our apparel experts have tested nearly 100 of the best fleeces available. For our latest version of this...
The Best Winter Jackets for Men
If you need a toasty winter jacket to get you through the cold months, you're in the right place. Our coat crew...Women's Clothing
The Best Sports Bras
We bought 22 sports bras and gave them to yoga instructors, CrossFitters, runners, alpinists, thru-hikers, rock...
Best Insulated Jackets for Women
We've spent a lot of years testing insulated jackets. After scouring the market for top contenders, we've gathered 16...
The Best Down Jacket for Women
Searching for a down jacket to keep you toasty through the cold months? Since 2012, we have tested more than 60...Shoes & Boots
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Best Trail Running Shoes for Men
Looking for a new trail running shoe? No matter if you're new to running, looking to explore new trails for the first...
Best Trail Running Shoes for Women
The right pair of trail running shoes makes all the difference to your happiness levels over the miles -- whether...
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 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 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...
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...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 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
We bought 7 folding electric bikes and rode them for hundreds of miles in side-by-side tests. We timed their assembly...Snow Sports
The Best Ski Helmets | Impact Tested
We purchased the top 11 ski helmets available today and had them all impact tested at a professional testing lab...
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
Over the past decade, we've purchased, tested, and reviewed over 50 of the best backcountry ski boots. Our current...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 Kayaks
Our testing grounds for these kayaks were the rivers and lakes of the Tahoe area. We took these boats out on flat...
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
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...
10 Best Hydration Vests for Running
Looking for the perfect hydration vest for your runs? We've bought and tested over 70 top-rated running vests over the...
Best Running Hydration Vest for Men
We've tested close to 40 unique running hydration packs in the past 8 years, with our top 15 in this review. We sought...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...
Best Carry-On Travel Backpacks
A great travel backpack provides you the comfort of home away from home: a place to organize all your stuff while on...
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...Recent Gear Reviews
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Forsake Patch Mid Review
The Forsake Patch Mid bridges the gap between your summer hiking boots and deep winter Pac boots. They are stylish...
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Hoka Torrent 4 Review
The Hoka Torrent series has long provided lightweight support and low stack (for Hoka). With this latest iteration...
Top Pick
Hoka Tecton X 3 Review
For confidence on technical terrain, there is no carbon-plated shoe that is as sure-footed as the Tecton X 3...
Best Buy
Ride1Up Turris XR Review
The Ride1Up Turris XR is a budget-priced, Class 3 hybrid-style bike that will get you out on the bike paths and...
Best Buy
Outdoor Ventures Packable Lightweight Hooded for Women Review
The Outdoor Ventures Packable Lightweight Hooded jacket offers top-shelf weather resistance with a budget-friendly...
Top Pick
1Up USA 2" Heavy Duty Double Review
The 1Up-USA is a heavy-duty tray-style hitch rack made in, you guessed it, the USA. Most manufacturers have copied...GearLab Learning Center
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