OutdoorGearLab | Reviews

The Best Inflatable SUP (Stand Up Paddle) Boards

We bought the best inflatable SUPs and paddled them side-by-side to find out which offer the best stability, glide, and value. We also investigated how easily they could be moved...

2 days ago

The Best Mountain Bike Helmets

Your brain is important. Thus, a helmet is one of the most important pieces of protective gear you can wear while...

2 days ago

The Best Barefoot Shoes for Women

Women's barefoot and minimalist shoes have been the subject of hype and controversy for nearly a decade. Some swear...

4 days ago

The Best Hangboards for Home Training

Hang on as we test the best climbing training boards out there. Finger strength is a crucial factor in moving up...

Best-in-Class Reviews

Shoes - Men's 2 weeks ago

Best Hiking Shoes For Men of 2018

We looked at 16 of the top hiking shoe models and tested them thoroughly in rugged environments to determine which...

Best Mountain Bikes 2 weeks ago

The Best Trail Mountain Bikes of 2018

Navigating loads of bike industry jargon can get confusing. Within the wonderful world of trail bikes, there are...

Mountaineering 3 weeks ago

The Best Mountaineering Backpacks

Finding the right mountaineering backpack used to take our seasoned testers years of trial-and-error. Sometimes it...

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Product Reviews

Biking Helmets 2 days ago

Smith Forefront 2 MIPS

Smith recently updated their popular Forefront mountain bike helmet with the new and improved Forefront 2. It shares...

Top Pick

Shoes - Women's 2 days ago

Merrell Vapor Glove 3 - Women's

Lightweight, nimble, and fun on the trails. These shoes can keep up on some of the most rugged mountain and trail...

Shoes - Women's 2 days ago

SoftStar PRIMAL RunAmoc

This model from Oregon is an impressive minimalist shoe. It is buttery soft on your feet with a wide toe box that lets...

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SUP Boarding 7 days ago

Isle Explorer

Impressive construction, admirable glide, and high transportability helped the Isle Explorer crush our rating metrics...

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Car Racks 2 weeks ago

Thule Hyper XL

Searching for a high-performance cargo box with looks to match? The Hyper XL is incredibly easy to install...

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Best Mountain Bikes 2 weeks ago

Santa Cruz Bronson Carbon S 2019

The Bronson is an aggressive trail or light enduro bike that blends excellent downhill performance with decent...

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How-To Articles

Shoes - Women's 2 days ago

How to Choose the Best Barefoot or Minimalist Shoe for Women

After hundreds of years in the evolution of footwear, many runners have started wondering if the ever-increasing...

Sandals 2 weeks ago

How to Choose The Best Sandals

Sandals are very versatile and functional footwear thanks to modern advances in materials and construction. No longer...

Mountaineering 3 weeks ago

How to Choose a Mountaineering and Alpine Climbing Backpack

The pack is an iconic gear item in alpine climbing, second only to the ice axe in symbolism. Your pack will carry all...

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