OutdoorGearLab | Reviews

The Best Hydration Bladders of 2018

To find the best hydration bladders and reservoirs, we researched 30 models and selected 6 for side-by-side tests. After three months of hiking, mountain biking, and backpacking...

42 minutes ago

The Best Travel Underwear for Women

Overwhelmed by all your underwear options? Not sure where to turn? We've got your back(side). Our testers researched...

4 hours ago

The Best Gaiters Review

We tested a dozen pairs of the top gaiters on the market to help you choose which ones to take on your next trail run...

2 days ago

Best Satellite Messengers and Locator Beacons

Want to communicate out of cell range? Or keep track of loved ones? We compare the best beacons and satellite...

Best-in-Class Reviews

Ultralight 3 days ago

The Best Ultralight Backpacks for 2018

For extended trips, light is right. But which ultralight backpack will satisfy your needs? We scoured the market and...

Camping 6 days ago

The 11 Best Multi-Tools For The Outdoors

The OutdoorGearLab team sorted through a dizzying array of products, options, and variations, testing in real-life...

Jackets - Men's 8 days ago

The Best Down Jackets for Men of 2018

Searching for an awesome new down jacket but aren’t sure where to begin your search? Our experts reviewed 10 of the...

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Product Reviews

Editors' Choice

Underwear 2 hours ago

ExOfficio Give-N-Go Sport Mesh Hipkini

Winner of our Editors' Choice Award, the Give-N-Go Sport Mesh Hipkini is soft, stretchy, and breathable. With an...

Best Buy

Underwear 2 hours ago

Under Armour Pure Stretch Hipster

With quite a different design than its competitors, we were nonetheless impressed by the UA Pure Stretch Hipster's...

Top Pick

Underwear 2 hours ago

Smartwool Merino 150 Bikini

The Merino 150 Bikini is as soft as it is light. At just .7 oz and constructed of a thin merino wool, these undies dry...

Top Pick

Jackets - Men's 1 day ago

Patagonia Nano-Air Hoody

Earning the highest score in breathability, this model has what it takes to keep you cool, calm, and collected. Also...

Best Buy

Sleeping Bags 3 days ago

Rab Ascent 900

The Ascent 900 will keep you warm without breaking the bank. If weight savings isn't your top priority, this bag has...

Car Racks 3 days ago

Kuat NV 2.0

The Kuat NV 2.0 is by far the best looking hitch rack on the market. Functionally it is similar to most of the other...

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How-To Articles

Socks 6 days ago

How to Choose Running Socks

How do you best choose which pair of running socks to buy? After putting nine of the top rated and most popular...

Bike Pumps 7 days ago

How To Choose a Bike Pump

A good floor pump is one of the many bike tools that you will find yourself using most often. In fact, a floor pump...

Bike Trailers 7 days ago

How to Choose a Bike Trailer for Your Child

We'll guide you through what to consider when deciding which bike trailer is best for you and your family.

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