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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 Sling Bags, Fanny Packs, and Crossbody Bags of 2024
For over two months, we bought 17 top sling bags and incorporated them into every part of our lives. We considered...
The Ultimate Backpacking Checklist for 2024
Looking for a quality backpacking gear packing list to help you prepare for an upcoming trip. Our backpacking expert...Men's Clothing
Best Down Jackets for Men of 2024
We've been putting down and puffy jackets to the test for over a decade to find the best and warmest options. We've...
Best Long Underwear of 2024
Need new long underwear bottoms? We've been testing them for over a decade and showcase 16 of the best options in this...
Best Running Jacket of 2024
If you won't let a little cold stop you from getting your miles in, a running jacket is what you need. We ran in 8 of...Women's Clothing
Best Winter Jackets for Women of 2024
We tested 15 winter jackets, from soft and cozy cocoons to durable beasts that shrug off winter storms. We wore them...
Best Fleece Jackets for Women of 2024
We've had some great fun over the last 11 years, testing over 70 of the best fleece jackets for women. Our latest...
Best Travel Underwear for Women of 2024
Our women's travel underwear experts researched 50+ of the best options available today and bought 17 of the finest to...Shoes & Boots
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Best Skate Shoes of 2024
We had a team of skaters test each shoe, spending weeks skating in each model to learn how they fit, feel, and...
Best Ice Cleats for Winter Traction of 2024
We bought 10 top ice cleats (aka snow grips) and set out to shovel, hike, and commute on icy paths. We evaluated each...
Best Slippers for Men of 2024
We've researched over 40 models before selecting 12 of the most in-demand slippers on the market for direct comparison...Climbing
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...
Best Climbing Belay Device of 2024
Belay devices come in three different categories -- tube-style, auto-blocking devices, and assisted braking devices --...
Best Climbing Harnesses for Women of 2024
Since we started more than 10 years ago, our team of lady rock crushers has tested over 30 of the best climbing...Biking
Best Electric Commuter Bikes of 2024
We purchased 13 of the best electric commuter bikes and measured their range, power output, ride quality, user...
Best Bikes of 2024
Looking for a bike to cruise on pavement or hit the trails? For over a decade, our team here at GearLab has been...
10 Best Bike Pedals of 2024
Whether you're looking for new pedals for your road, mountain, gravel, commuter, or plain old bike, we have you...Snow Sports
The Best Ski Helmets of 2025 | Impact Tested
We purchased the top 12 ski helmets available today and had them all impact tested at a professional testing lab...
Best Ski Gear of 2024
A successful day on the mountain largely depends on staying warm, dry, and comfortable. Whether you're a beginner...
Best Backcountry Ski Boots of 2025
Over the past decade, we've purchased, tested, and reviewed over 50 of the best backcountry ski boots. Our current...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 SUP Paddles of 2024
We've evaluated dozens of SUP paddles over the last 7 years with 13 of the market's top options in this review. Our...
Best Kayak Paddle of 2024
Searching for the best kayak paddle on the market? After researching the most popular options, we picked 16 to test...Fitness
Best Running Gear of 2024
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...
Best Running Hydration Pack for Men of 2024
We've tested close to 40 unique running hydration packs in the past 8 years, with our top 15 in this review. We sought...
Best Running Hydration Pack for Women of 2024
Searching for a women's hydration pack for running? You've come to the right place. We have exhaustively tested 14 of...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 Duffel Bags of 2024
Our travel experts have spent years hauling duffel bags across the globe for weeks and months at a time to find the...
10 Best Travel Bags of 2024
Our team of expert testers has several decades of combined experience sightseeing, adventuring, and commuting all...Recent Gear Reviews
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La Sportiva Vega Review
The "four buckle" touring boot category has been dominated by a couple of other manufacturers for decades. La Sportiva...
Editors' Choice
Patagonia Black Hole Duffel Review
The Patagonia Black Hole Duffel is an impressive duffel bag that outperformed the rest of our duffel bag lineup thanks...
Top Pick
Osprey Transporter Review
The Osprey Transporter carries on your back better than all other models we've reviewed and has the most comfortable...
Editors' Choice
Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro Review
We've now tested many iterations of this boot, comparing it to dozens of the other best backcountry ski boots on the...
Best Buy
Pomoca Climb 2.0 Review
Pomoca sells the Climb 2.0 as their budget offering. However, there are precious few compromises in this choice...
Editors' Choice
Contour Hybrid Mix Review
The best climbing skins will always be the least exciting. Virtually every aspect of skin design and construction is...GearLab Learning Center
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