Best-in-Class Reviews

Camping 1 day ago

The Best Coolers and Ice Chests of 2020

Looking to keep your bacon fresh and beers cold while you're out adventuring? We've researched and tested the best...

Tents 1 day ago

The Best Backpacking Tents of 2020

We analyzed hundreds of models before deciding on the top 16 to purchase for testing. We'll help you find the most...

Jackets - Men's 2 days ago

The Best Running Jackets of 2020

To find out which running jacket is the best, we sifted through the overwhelmingly large market offerings, choosing...

Tents 2 days ago

The Best Budget Backpacking Tents of 2020

We researched dozens of models of budget-friendly backpacking tents and selected our top contenders to take out on...

Ultralight 2 days ago

The Best Ultralight Backpacks of 2020

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

Best Mountain Bikes 3 days ago

The 10 Best Mountain Bikes

We are constantly scouring the mountain bike world for intriguing new bikes and technology. After conducting...

Best Mountain Bikes 3 days ago

The Best Trail Mountain Bikes

In the market for a new mountain bike for trail riding? After researching the best models on the market, we bought the...

Best Mountain Bikes 3 days ago

The Best Mountain Bikes Under $2500

Are you looking for a new mountain bike that costs $2500 or less? We researched the best budget-friendly full...

Shoes - Men's 4 days ago

The Best Hiking Shoes of 2020

We selected the top hiking shoes and put them to the test. After months of hiking on all types of trails, we wrote the...

Bike Tools 4 days ago

The Best Bike Phone Mounts of 2020

Our extensive testing of bike phone mounts turned up some expensive high performers (no surprise) but also (nice...

Jackets - Women's 5 days ago

The Best Women's Down Jackets of 2020

As the mercury drops, it’s time to don our favorite lightweight insulating layer: a down jacket. We tested several...

Belay & Rappelling 7 days ago

The Best Climbing Belay Devices of 2020

If you're roping up, you're going to need a belay device. But which one is the best? We exhaustively tested 17 of the...

Bikepacking 7 days ago

Best Bike Panniers for Commuting and Touring of 2020

We bought and tested 13 of the best bike panniers on today's market to help you determine which model is right for...

Boots - Men's 7 days ago

The Best Hiking Boots of 2020

We’ve done your homework on men’s hiking boots – buying the 14 most popular models, hiking many miles on varied...

Jackets - Men's 7 days ago

The Best Hardshell Jackets of 2020

There are a vast number of hardshell jackets available these days. We purchased most promising and put them through...

Backcountry Skiing 8 days ago

The Best Backcountry Alpine Touring Boots of 2020

We abused our feet so you don't have to. Hundreds of thousands of human-powered vertical feet and years of effort...

Shoes - Men's 9 days ago

The Best Running Shoes of 2020

It's that time of year to buy new running shoes and we've brought you the current best. From the road to those mild...

Mountain Biking 9 days ago

The Best Tailgate Pads

We researched the best tailgate pads on the market prior to purchasing six of the most-intriguing options for testing...

Pedals 10 days ago

The Best Mountain Bike Pedals

We ride the best MTB pedals side-by-side to help you find the best. This review focuses on clipless and dual-sided...

2 weeks ago

The Best Women's Water Shoes of 2020

Our lady testers took these models on rafting trips down the Grand Canyon and Arkansas River to find out which ones...

Climbing Protection 2 weeks ago

The Best Climbing Nuts and Stoppers

We researched the best climbing nuts and chose the top options to test side by side for months on end. We tested both...

Luggage 2 weeks ago

The Best Carry-On Luggage

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

Backcountry Skiing 2 weeks ago

The Best Climbing Skins of 2020 for Backcountry Skiing

We’ve done a deep and thorough dive into everything that matters about climbing skins. We understand how they are...

Backcountry Skiing 2 weeks ago

The Best Bindings of 2020 for Backcountry Skiing

Choosing AT ski bindings isn't as consequential as some other choices you will make, but it still matters. Our...

Skiing 2 weeks ago

The Best Ski Gloves and Mittens of 2020

With so many choices, it can be difficult to find the right pair. We researched over 100 top models and selected the...

Snowshoes 2 weeks ago

The Best Women's Snowshoes of 2020

Searching for the perfect pair of women's snowshoes can be difficult. To help, we've researched over 40 highly rated...

Hiking 3 weeks ago

The Best Energy Bars of 2020

With literally hundreds, if not more, choices available in the energy bar world, it can be hard to figure out which...

Backcountry Skiing 3 weeks ago

The Best Backcountry Skis of 2020

We test in the backcountry, employ a deep and talented test team, and summarize our findings with plain language and...

Snowshoes 3 weeks ago

The Best Snowshoes of 2020

Finding the best pair of snowshoes for your adventure from the ever-growing crop of choices can be worse than...

Tents 3 weeks ago

The Best Rooftop Tents of 2020

Rooftop tents are all the rave, but purchasing one can turn into a bit of a headache. We selected five of the most...