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Specialized Turbo Levo SL Comp
With a smaller motor and battery, this model weighs less than a full-powered e-MTB and delivers a little less than...
Trek Rail 9.7
A well-rounded and powerful eMTB that charges uphill and has a confidence-inspiring and stable downhill performance...
Best Avalanche Beacon of 2022
An avalanche beacon is an essential part of a backcountry ski kit. But which one is best for you? We purchased 14 of...
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Gas One GS-3000
This little stunner is a cross between a light camp stove and emergency burner. It's versatile, highly affordable, and...
How to Choose a Bouldering Crash Pad
Most folks want the protection of a pad to land on when bouldering, but choosing which one can be daunting. This...
Ten Reasons for Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are an essential tool for hiking and mountaineering. Here we give ten reasons to use trekking poles and...
How to Choose the Right Aider and Etrier for Big Wall Climbing
Aiders are webbing ladders that are also sometimes called Etriers. This is the piece of gear mentioned first they are...
Garmin inReach Explorer+
The Explorer+ takes the cake for messaging and tracking, scoring high across all metrics. However, its pint-sized...
Best Ascenders for Big Walls and Rescue
Whether you're on a big wall, traveling over glaciated terrain, or even rappelling at the crag, ascenders can be an...
Commencal Meta Power 29 Team
Fresh off a complete redesign, this bike boasts high-end components, attractive styling, and the reliable Shimano...
Etekcity Ultralight
You can buy 4+ of these stoves for the cost of the MSR PocketRocket 2. Is the PocketRocket 2 4 times as good? Not at...
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YT Decoy CF Pro
YT's Decoy CF Pro is a stealthy electric mountain bike with a decidedly enduro attitude. This bike is a downhill...
Ghost Hybride SL AMR S1.7+
The Ghost Hybride SL AMR S1.7+ looks good on paper but doesn't come together especially well in practice. It has...
Giant Trance E+ 2 Pro
Giant bicycles is one of the biggest brands in the entire bike industry and their Trance E+ 2 Pro is a versatile and...
Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Alloy 50
There's a lot to like about the Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Alloy 50, unfortunately, it is spec'd with some...Ad-free. Influence-free. Powered by Testing.
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