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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping
Best Budget Backpacking Pack of 2024
To get you on the trail without breaking the bank, we put 9 budget backpacking packs to the test in head-to-head...
Best Fire Pits of 2024
We bought and tested 13 outdoor fire pits, including both wood and propane options, and subjected them to months of...
Best Axes of 2024
It's hard to know how well an axe will bite, split, and deliver force without swinging it, so we purchased 12 top...Men's Clothing
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...
Best Beanies for Men of 2024
If you want to add a little warmth to your winter, a good beanie is the way to go. We purchased 9 of the best options...Women's Clothing
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...
Best Windbreaker Jacket For Women of 2024
Our all-female team of adventure-loving ladies purchased and tested 10 of the best windbreakers to test side-by-side...
Best Ski Jackets for Women of 2024
We bought 17 great women's ski jackets and went to ski resorts from California to Colorado to Canada. We rode chairs...Shoes & Boots
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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...
Best Sandals for Men of 2024
Seeking the perfect sandals? In a comparative analysis, our team examines 17 of the top designs out there today. We've...
Best Hiking Socks of 2024
Our hiking experts bought 19 pairs of socks and trekked the globe for months. Each sock was soaked, compressed, wrung...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 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...
Best Hangboards of 2024
If you're ready to take your training to the next level, our team of climbers tested 13 of the best hangboards...Biking
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...
Best Budget Mountain Bikes of 2024
Mountain bikes are expensive, but having fun on the trails doesn't have to mean maxing out that credit card. We love...
Best Folding Electric Bikes of 2024
We bought 7 folding electric bikes and rode them for hundreds of miles in side-by-side tests. We timed their assembly...Snow Sports
Best Avalanche Airbag Packs of 2024
We carried 11 of today's best avalanche airbag packs up and down thousands of vertical feet of backcountry skiing. Our...
Best Ski Gear of 2024
A successful day on the mountain largely depends on staying warm, dry, and comfortable. Whether you're a beginner...
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...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
10 Best Travel Bags of 2024
Our team of expert testers has several decades of combined experience sightseeing, adventuring, and commuting all...
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 Luggage of 2024
Our globetrotting experts bought and tested 24 of the best, most popular, and most promising checked bag luggage on...Recent Gear Reviews
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Blix Vika X Review
The Blix Vika X is a clever little folding bike that impressed us with its array of features and comfortable ride...
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Rab Electron Pro Review
The Rab Electron Pro comes with all the features you'd want to battle cold weather in the alpine in an...
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Rab Neutrino Pro - Women's Review
We've been impressed with the Rab Neutrino Pro since we saw guides wearing it at surprisingly high elevations in...
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Ultimate Direction Ultra Vest 6.0 Review
Comfort typically dictates how often you reach for a trail running vest. The Ultimate Direction Ultra Vest 6 is as...
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Travelpro Platinum Elite 29" Review
The Travelpro Platinum Elite is one of the largest pieces of luggage in our review and boasts some of the finest...
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Osprey Sojourn Shuttle 100L Review
The Osprey Sojourn Shuttle 100L pays homage to the many backpacks that have made Osprey a well-known name among...GearLab Learning Center
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