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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 Hydration Bladder of 2024
Our outdoor experts have tested 21 of the best hydration bladders over the last 8 years. This updated review features...Best Multi-Tools of 2024
Our team of veteran gearheads has tested more than 40 different multi-tools over their lives, and we recently bought...Men's Clothing
Best Boxer Briefs of 2024
We bought 15 boxer briefs and worked our buns off to find the best. We wore these boxers daily, working in them...Best Rain Jackets for Men of 2024
We've been testing rain jackets for 13 years, and in that time, we've tested more than 60 of the best rain jackets...Best Hiking Pants
We have tested the best hiking pants for a decade and counting, with 55 pairs purchased. For this update, we put the...Women's Clothing
Best Running Shorts for Women of 2024
Our team of lady runners researched over 40 pairs of the best women's running shorts before buying and rigorously...Best Sunglasses for Women of 2024
We hunted through hundreds of the best women's sunglasses on the market before settling on these 15 to test side by...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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Best Barefoot Shoes of 2024
Our expert panel walked, skipped, and ran on various surfaces to see how "barefoot" this lineup of barefoot shoes...10 Best Flip Flops of 2024
Our team has put over 100 of the best flip flops to the test on rocky roads, lush gardens, river crossings, and...10 Best Winter Boots of 2024
Our gear experts bought and tested the best men's and women's winter boots to put them through our extensive...Climbing
Best Gaiters of 2024
Looking for a new pair of gaiters to keep your feet dry and your footwear grit-free? We purchased 12 of the best pairs...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 Approach Shoes for Women of 2024
We've tested more than 30 of the best women's approach shoes in the last decade. For our most recent review, we...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 Sport Sunglasses of 2024
Looking for a legit pair of sport sunglasses? We researched 100+ before we settled on the top 24 to put to the test...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
10 Best All-Mountain Skis of 2025
Are you searching for your new favorite pair of skis but unsure of where to start? We've spent every winter since 2013...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 Ski Goggles of 2024
Our snow experts bought and tested 16 of the best ski goggles and put them through our rider-centric comparative test...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 Stand Up Paddle Boards of 2024
Ready to invest in your own SUP but not sure where to start? We've been testing top models and popular options since...Best Inflatable SUP Boards of 2024
Since 2018, our paddling experts have tested over 30 of the best inflatable SUP boards. Most recently, we purchased 20...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...The Best Home Exercise Bikes of 2024
We bought 16 of the best exercise bikes and spent months riding while analyzing exercise quality, comfort, classes...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
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 this review includes the top 16...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
Arc'teryx Beta LT Review
The Arc'teryx Beta LT is our favorite rain jacket overall. It kept us almost completely dry throughout our testing and...Top Pick
Stockli Nela 88 - Women's Review
The nimble and responsive Stockli Nela 88 is an exceptional bumps ski. But unlike other playful options that often...Editors' Choice
Merrell Vapor Glove 6 - Women's Review
The Merrell Vapor Glove 6 is among our favorite barefoot shoes for women. These shoes feature a flexible Vibram...Top Pick
Xero Shoes HFS II - Women's Review
When headed out on a run, we loved the Xero Shoes HFS II. Barefoot shoes can be tricky to run in, especially if you...Top Pick
Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III Review
Vivobarefoot is known to be a frontrunner in the barefoot shoe game, and with the Primus Lite III they took aim at the...Best Buy
REI Co-op Trailmade Review
The REI Co-op Trailmade performs well across the board, making it one of the best hiking pants for users on a budget...GearLab Learning Center
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