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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 have tested nearly 80 unique water bottles in the last eight years, with 16 top contenders in this review alone. We...
Best Solar Panels for Camping
Our outdoor experts have been rigorously testing the best solar panels for camping since 2013. We purchased the top 11...Men's Clothing
Best Boxer Briefs of 2024
We worked our buns off to find the best boxer briefs out there: over the past 4 years, we've tested 24 of the top...
Best Running Jacket of 2024
Over the last 7 years, our team of experts has tested close to 30 of the best running jackets. This review features 8...
Best Running Shorts of 2024
Searching for the best men's running shorts? We researched over 100 models before purchasing 13 of the most popular...Women's Clothing
Best Long Underwear for Women of 2024
Our team has tested over 50 pairs of the best long underwear for women over the last eight years, including the top 22...
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...
Best Ski Jackets for Women of 2024
Over the past decade, our expert shredders have tested 50 of the best women's ski jackets. For this update, we bought...Shoes & Boots
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10 Best Water Shoes of 2024
Are you seeking a protective water shoe? Over the last four years, we've tested over 17 options of the top men's water...
Best Water Shoes for Men of 2024
Are you seeking the best water shoes? After researching over 60 top options on the market, we purchased 13 pairs to...
The Best Socks for Men of 2024
Socks are a critical yet often overlooked detail of your daily comfort. Our apparel experts combed the market before...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 Helmet of 2024
Searching for the best climbing helmet? We bought 13 of the most popular options to test side-by-side as we build on...
Best Carabiners of 2024
Trying to decide which climbing carabiners to add to your rack? Over the past 10 years, our climbing experts have...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 Mountain Bike Helmets of 2024
Trying to decide on the best new mountain bike helmet? After researching over 100 models, we have purchased and tested...
Best Bike Work Stand
Are you in the market for the best new bike work stand? We researched over 25 models before purchasing 9 for...Snow Sports
Best Avalanche Airbag Packs of 2024
For our latest review, we carried 11 of today's best avalanche airbag packs up and down thousands of vertical feet of...
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 Skis of 2024
We've tested over 50 of the best backcountry skis over the past 8 seasons on three continents. Our team recently...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 Kayak Paddle of 2024
Searching for the best kayak paddle on the market? After researching the most popular options, we picked 17 to test...
Best Dry Bags of 2024
Looking for a dry bag to keep your essentials safe in wet environments? We've purchased and tested over 30 unique bags...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 Exercise Bikes of 2024
Want the best exercise bike? Over eight years, we have bought and tested over 50 models. In this update, we subject 11...
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...Travel
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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...
10 Best Backpacks of 2024
Looking for the best backpack for travel, work, or play? Our gear experts have spent the last decade buying and...
Best Carry On Luggage of 2024
Searching for the best piece of carry on luggage? Since 2013, our travel experts have bought and tested over 50...Recent Gear Reviews
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Editors' Choice
Ortovox LiTRIC Freeride 28L Review
The Ortovox Litric Freeride 28L is an exceptional avalanche airbag pack that we like more and more with every use...
Best Buy
Arva Switch Ride 18L & Tour 32L Review
The Arva Switch Ride 18L & Tour 32L is a reasonably affordable, two-in-one modular pack system. The carbon...
Editors' Choice
Vortex Viper HD 8x42 Review
If you're looking for the best binoculars for less than a grand, the Vortex Viper HD 8x42 should be at the top of your...
Best Buy
Baleaf Fleeced Lined Thermal - Women's Review
The Baleaf Fleece Lined Thermal offers performance that far exceeds the expectations of our testing team. These...
Top Pick
Yeti Hopper M20 Backpack Review
The Yeti Hopper M20 Backpack has some of the best insulation we've seen out of all of the top-ranked soft coolers...
Top Pick
CleverMade Pacifica Collapsible Bag 30 Review
The CleverMade Pacifica Collapsible Bag 30 is a noteworthy tote-style soft cooler as it's made of recycled materials...GearLab Learning Center
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