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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping
Best Hiking Gear of 2024
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 of 2024
We bought and tested 15 of the best water bottles through side-by-side assessments to evaluate taste, insulation, and...
Best Camping Stoves of 2024
Over the last 12 years, we have hand-picked, purchased, and rigorously tested over 40 unique camping stoves. For this...Men's Clothing
Best Fleece Jackets for Men of 2024
Since 2010, our apparel experts have tested 96 of the best fleeces available. For our latest version of this review...
Best Down Jackets for Men of 2024
Searching for the best down and puffy jackets? Since 2010, we've tested more than 75 down coats to bring you these 16...
Best Rain Jackets for Men of 2024
Over the last ten years, we've tested close to 60 of the best rain jackets designed for men. This review features 17...Women's Clothing
Best Down Jacket for Women of 2024
Searching for a down jacket to keep you warm through the winter months? Since 2012, we have tested more than 60...
Best Hiking Pants for Women
Over the last decade, we've bought and tested over 60 women's hiking pants to find the best fit for you. This review...
Best Rain Jackets for Women of 2024
Our experts have bought and tested 45 of the best women's rain jackets in the last 12 years, with 12 excellent options...Shoes & Boots
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Best Hiking Boots for Men of 2024
We have tested hiking boots for 12 years, with over 80 unique models bought and pitted head-to-head. This updated...
10 Best Hiking Boots of 2024
After trekking thousands of miles in more than 145 pairs of men's hiking boots and women's hiking boots in the last...
10 Best Slippers of 2024
The workday can't end soon enough! Are your tired feet simply aching for the TLC only a good pair of slippers can...Climbing
Best Climbing Gloves of 2024
Tired of busted knuckles and aluminum dust covering your hands after a long day of climbing? For over a decade now...
Best Climbing Cams of 2024
Searching for the best climbing cams? We've bought and tested 24 models over the past 10 years, and our current review...
Best Climbing Gear of 2024
Welcome to the Holy Grail of climbing gear lists! Here you will find our top picks: the gear our climber-testers would...Biking
Best Bike Gear of 2024
We put together our dream team of bike-related products and accessories -- everything we would choose for our perfect...
Best Bike Phone Mounts of 2024
We bought 12 of this year's best bike phone mounts and rode for thousands of miles to perform side-by-side tests....
Best Bike Locks of 2024
We've been testing the best bike locks for a full decade, securing and defeating over 35 different models. We assess...Snow Sports
Best Winter Gloves of 2024
Sick of cold hands? We research dozens of the best winter gloves on the market before choosing these top 14 to...
Best Ski Goggles of 2024
Searching for the best ski goggles? Our experts have tested 40+ pairs on snow over the last decade. For this update...
Best Ski Gear of 2024
A successful day on the mountain largely depends on staying warm, dry, and comfortable. Whether you're a beginner...Paddling
Best Water Gear of 2024
With the right gear, staying active and enjoying warm, sunny days on the water is easy. Our gear list features only...
Best Life Jackets of 2024
Looking to get on the water with the best life jacket that will keep you safe and comfortable? Since 2019, we've...
Best Kayaks of 2024
Looking for the best kayak? After researching over 50 different options, we bought 15 of the market's top models to...Fitness
The Best Home Exercise Bikes of 2024
Over the past eight years, we have bought and tested over 60 exercise bikes. In this review we face-off the top 15...
Best Exercise Equipment of 2024
No matter where you are in your fitness journey, adding to your personal gym will help you get moving from the comfort...
Best Yoga Mats of 2024
Looking for the perfect yoga mat but don't know where to start? Our yogis have tested over 55 unique yoga mats in the...Travel
The Ultimate Travel Packing List for 2024
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 of 2024
Our experts have tested over 60 of the best carry-on travel backpacks since 2017 and include the top 16 available...
Best Laptop Backpack of 2024
We've tested over 40 of the best laptop backpacks since 2011, and this article features side-by-side testing of 14 of...Recent Gear Reviews
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Editors' Choice
Hoka Kaha 2 GTX Review
The Hoka Kaha 2 GTX takes the cake regarding comfort. With 2 inches of compression molded EVA midsole to absorb all...
Top Pick
Salomon Quest 4 Gore-Tex Review
By our assessment, the Salomon Quest 4 Gore-Tex is one of the best men's hiking boot available. This model builds on...
Best Buy
Abus Ivera 7210 Review
The Abus Ivera 7210 wowed us with its size, light weight, and ease of use while still being pretty resistant to our...
Top Pick
Coleman Cascade 3-in-1 Review
When you want more than trail mix and dehydrated meals, the Cascade 3-in-1 is perfect for adventurous camp cooks and...
Editors' Choice
Benchmade 15032 North Fork Review
What makes a super pricey knife twice as good as one that costs half as much? It's the little things. We didn't think...
Best Buy
CRKT Drifter Review
At a quick glance, the CRKT Drifter is an admirable compact blade, perfect for daily use or really any outdoor...GearLab Learning Center
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