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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping

best fire pits

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

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

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 jackets

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

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



Shoes & Boots

Hiking Boots (Men's & Women's), Hiking Shoes (Men's & Women's), Trail Running Shoes (Men's & Women's) or see all in Footwear
best slippers

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

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

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

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 hangboards

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

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 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 sup paddles

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 paddles

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

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...


Travel

best travel bags

10 Best Travel Bags of 2024

Our team of expert testers has several decades of combined experience sightseeing, adventuring, and commuting all...
best luggage

Best Luggage of 2024

Our globetrotting experts bought and tested 24 of the best, most popular, and most promising checked bag luggage on...


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