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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping
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 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 bought and tested 15 top water bottles through side-by-side assessments to evaluate taste, insulation, and closure...Men's Clothing
Best Winter Jackets for Men of 2024
If you need a toasty winter jacket to get you through the cold months, you're in the right place. Our coat crew...
Best Down Jackets for Men of 2024
We've been putting down and puffy jackets to the test for over a decade to find the best and warmest options. We've...
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...Women's Clothing
Best Running Shorts for Women of 2024
Our team of experienced runners researched over 40 pairs of the best women's running shorts before buying and...
Best Winter Jackets for Women of 2024
We tested 15 winter jackets, from soft and cozy cocoons to durable beasts that shrug off winter storms. We wore them...
Best Fleece Jackets for Women of 2024
We've had some great fun over the last 11 years, testing over 70 of the best fleece jackets for women. Our latest...Shoes & Boots
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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...
Best Skate Shoes of 2024
We had a team of skaters test each shoe, spending weeks skating in each model to learn how they fit, feel, and...
Best Ice Cleats for Winter Traction of 2024
We bought 10 top ice cleats (aka snow grips) and set out to shovel, hike, and commute on icy paths. We evaluated each...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 Belay Device of 2024
Belay devices come in three different categories -- tube-style, auto-blocking devices, and assisted braking devices --...
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...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 Frame Pump of 2024
Over the past seven years, we've researched over 23 models of frame pumps to bring you the most in-depth advice...
Best Mountain Bike Wheels of 2024
Looking for the best mountain bike wheels for your ride? We've purchased and tested dozens of wheelsets over the past...Snow Sports
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...
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 Ski Boots of 2025
Over the past decade, we've purchased, tested, and reviewed over 50 of the best backcountry ski boots. Our current...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 Kayaks of 2024
Our testing grounds for these kayaks were the rivers and lakes of the Tahoe area. We took these boats out on flat...
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...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
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 Duffel Bags of 2024
Our travel experts have spent years hauling duffel bags across the globe for weeks and months at a time to find the...
10 Best Travel Bags of 2024
Our team of expert testers has several decades of combined experience sightseeing, adventuring, and commuting all...Recent Gear Reviews
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Echelon Stride 6 Review
The Echelon Stride 6 is considerably more compact than most other treadmills with this level of exercise quality. If...
Top Pick
UREVO Strol 1 Pro Foldable Treadmill Review
Expanding on the popularity of their 2-in-1 under-desk treadmill, the Strol 1 Pro adds incline adjustments and a...
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Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 Review
The Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 exceeded our high expectations and was one of our favorite models of the test group...
Best Buy
Surestove Smokeless Review
The Surestove Smokeless is not a household name, but don't be fooled; this pit offers great value and comparable...
Top Pick
Nalgene Wide-Mouth Review
The terms "Nalgene" and "water bottle" are often used synonymously, reflecting this bottle's continued popularity over...
Top Pick
Purifyou Premium Glass Review
The Purifyou Premium is an easy-to-carry glass bottle with a thick, smooth rounded lip that (we imagine) feels a bit...GearLab Learning Center
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