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Heading into McCarran Airport for another round of testing.

Luggage

The Best Carry-On Luggage of 2019

Looking for your next piece of carry-on luggage? We bought and tested a fleet of carry-ons to help you find the right one for your packing habits and your wallet. Soft and...

Best-in-Class Reviews

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Best Mountain Bikes 2 hours ago

Best Budget Mountain Bikes of 2019

Looking for an affordable mountain bike? After researching the best budget-friendly models we selected 5 of the most...

Backpacks 23 hours ago

The Best Messenger Bags of 2019

What’s in your toolkit? With loads of messenger bags available today, all descendants of the same gear-hauling...

Shoes - Men's 1 day ago

The Best Minimalist and Barefoot Shoes of 2019

Ready to switch-over to minimalist running shoes? We researched over 50 models to bring you the best 8 offerings on...

Ultralight 10 days ago

The Best Ultralight Backpacks of 2019

Time to replace that aging, faded five-pound pack you inherited from your grandfather's Sierra Club days? Welcome to...

Best Mountain Bikes 2 weeks ago

The Best Hardtail Mountain Bikes of 2019

We performed exhaustive research to find the most intriguing hardtail mountain bikes in the industry. We purchased the...

Backpacks 3 weeks ago

The Best Daypacks of 2019

Sizing up the daypack market and choosing what is best for you, your needs, and your budget is tough. We have done the...

Product Reviews

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Top Pick

Best Mountain Bikes 2 hours ago

Specialized Fuse 27.5

The Specialized Fuse 27.5 is easily the best budget hardtail mountain bike that we've tested. Recent updates to the...

Editors' Choice

Best Mountain Bikes 2 hours ago

Giant Stance 29 2 2020

Giant's new Stance 29 2 is a versatile and highly capable entry-level full-suspension mountain bike. This bike punches...

Best Mountain Bikes 2 hours ago

Rocky Mountain Growler 40

The Rocky Mountain Growler 40 is an affordable hardtail with a distinctly middle of the road performance. What it...

Editors' Choice

Backpacks 23 hours ago

Topo Designs Mountain Briefcase

A well made and versatile messenger bag, it looks nice enough for use around town, and it’s durable enough for light...

Backpacks 23 hours ago

Timbuk2 Classic

This bag stays true to the traditional design and intended usage of messengers. It's great on a bike, handles adverse...

Best Value

Backpacks 23 hours ago

Tom Bihn Daylight Briefcase

Small and lightweight for your daily missions, it's a well-organized, streamlined, and highly customizable bag. There...

How-To Articles

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Backpacks 23 hours ago

How to Choose the Right Messenger Bag

Wondering if a messenger bag is right for you? This article highlights the best uses of this bag style to help you...

Shoes - Men's 1 day ago

How to Choose Minimal and Barefoot Shoes

What could be complicated about a minimalist running shoe? If you want to learn about the design of barefoot running...

Slings & Anchors 4 days ago

How to Choose a Climbing Sling

Despite the fact that all slings are remarkably similar to one another, there is an abundance of choices on the...

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