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...

13 hours ago

The Best Mountain Bikes Under $2500

Are you ready to hit the trails but don't want to break the bank? Well you're in luck! We bought 5 different full...

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...

3 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...

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 3 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 3 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...

Top Pick

Training 4 days ago

Awesome Woodys Cliff Board Mini

Perfect for travelers to make sure they don't miss a beat in their training program, this easy to hang model is...

Best Buy

SUP Boarding 7 days ago

Isle Explorer

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

Editors' Choice

SUP Boarding 7 days ago

Hala Carbon Straight Up

This all-around board handles well whether you are in technical terrain or on glassy lake waters. It is exceptionally...

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How-To Articles

Shoes - Women's 3 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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