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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping

best hiking gear

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...


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Women's Clothing

best sports bras

Best Sports Bras of 2024

How does your body want to move, breathe, expand, run, or lift today? If you are looking for the perfect sports bra...


Shoes & Boots

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10 top hiking boots

10 Best Hiking Boots of 2024

Need a new hiking boot? After earning our blisters with over a decade of testing men's hiking boots and women's hiking...


Climbing

best belay & rappel gloves

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

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

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 bikes

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...


Snow Sports

best winter gloves

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

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

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

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

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

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

best yoga mats

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...
best treadmills

Best Treadmills of 2024

On the hunt for the best treadmill for your budget and fitness routine? You've come to the right place. Our home gym...


Travel

best duffel bags

Best Duffel Bags of 2024

Gearing up for the next trip and need a duffel to get you there? Since 2010, our team of experts has bought, traveled...
best laptop backpacks

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...


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