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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping

best hydration packs review

Best Hydration Pack of 2023

Are you ready for a new hydration pack? Whether you're replacing an older model or looking to try one for the first...
best backpacking gear review

Best Backpacking Gear of 2023

If you are gearing up for Backpacking, we've got you covered with our comprehensive list of the best gear of the year.
best camping gear review

Best Camping Gear of 2023

Looking for the best camping gear on the market? Waste no time and get in here to see the best of the best when it...


Men's Clothing

best travel underwear review

Best Travel Underwear of 2023

Layering systems should be built from the foundations up, starting with a quality pair of underwear. They should be...
best rain pants review

Best Rain Pants of 2023

Choosing a pair of rain pants is an unwanted bear of a task. We've done the dirty work, which involves sorting through...


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
10 top running shoes review

10 Best Running Shoes of 2023

If you are curious to find the best running shoes on the market today, we covered hundreds of miles and thoughtfully...
10 top hiking boots review

10 Best Hiking Boots of 2023

If you've been itching to hit the trails, get your paws on one of the top-rated hiking boots on the market from our...
best skate shoes review

Best Skate Shoes of 2023

To help you find the best skate shoes, we researched dozens of different models on the market and bought and tested 6...


Climbing

best climbing gear review

Best Climbing Gear of 2023

Looking for the best climbing gear we've ever tested? Come check out our hand-selected list of the top gear of 2022.
best belay & rappel gloves review

Best Climbing Gloves of 2023

Want to keep your hands safe while climbing? Whether you're rappelling, belaying, jamming cracks, or aid climbing...


Biking

best bike trainers review

Best Bike Trainer of 2023

Looking for the best bike trainer available today? We bought the top trainers available today and put them to the...
best bike gear review

Best Bike Gear of 2023

Whether you've just started riding and want to start with a fresh setup, or you have been on a bike for years and want...


Snow Sports

best ski helmets review

Best Ski Helmets of 2023

Buying a new ski helmet can be an overwhelming decision, to say the least. There are so many options for so many...
best ski socks review

Best Ski Socks of 2023

Calling all folks seeking the best ski socks. Our testers virtually live on the slopes in the winter and have been...
best ski goggles review

Best Ski Goggles of 2023

If you're still skiing in your warped and scratched goggles that should have been retired 10 years ago, this is a...


Paddling

best inflatable kayaks review

Best Inflatable Kayak of 2023

Sick of being the only one without a kayak, but you have no room to store one? Check out one of these inflatable and...
best pfds review

Best PFD of 2023

Searching for the right safety equipment for your aquatic adventures? After researching over 90 top contenders, we...
best sup boards review

Best SUP Boards of 2023

Looking for the best stand up paddle board of them all? We extensively tested all the best SUPs side-by-side to help...


Fitness

best massage balls review

Best Massage Ball of 2023

We extensively tested some of the best massage balls on the market. Whether you are looking for a ball to relieve your...
best muscle roller sticks review

Best Muscle Rollers of 2023

Relieving muscle tightness and soreness is easily accomplished with a muscle roller stick, and we bought and tested 9...


Travel

best suitcases review

Best Suitcases of 2023

The checked luggage market is huge, which can make finding your next suitcase daunting. Luckily, we've done all the...
best travel backpacks review

Best Travel Backpacks of 2023

If you are in search of the perfect travel backpack, then you've come to the right place. Through ample research and...
best messenger bags review

Best Messenger Bag of 2023

Whether you need a bag for your commute or for your job, we've taken the top 8 models and tested them in as many...


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