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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping
Best Camping Gear of 2024
Looking to go camping? We hope so. To get you started, or so you can brush up on the latest, we have put all the top...Best Camping Pillows of 2024
Over the last 8 years, our outdoors experts have purchased and tested heaps of unique camping pillows. The result is...Best Hiking Gear of 2024
After years of playing in the outdoors and getting our hands on a wide variety of gear, we have had the chance to...Men's Clothing
Best Pants for Men of 2024
Searching for a versatile pair of pants? We researched an overwhelming number of options before purchasing 10 of the...Best Winter Jackets for Men of 2024
Are you looking for the best men's winter jacket to get you through the cold months? Over the past 12 years, we have...Best Down Jackets of 2024
Searching for the best down and puffy jackets? Since 2010, we've tested more than 75 down coats to bring you these 16...Women's Clothing
Best Rain Pants for Women of 2024
For this update, our soggy weather testers researched over 30 pairs of the best rain pants for women. We then...Best Sports Bras of 2024
Looking for the perfect sports bra for your next workout? We researched over 50 different styles before choosing 14 of...Best Hiking Pants for Women
Over the last decade, we've bought and tested over 60 women's hiking pants to find the best fit for you. This review...Shoes & Boots
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10 Best Walking Shoes of 2024
Over more than a decade, our team has tested hundreds of the best shoes on the market. Whether you're prepping to get...Best Running Shoes for Women of 2024
Since 2014, our team has tested over 100 of the best and most popular running shoes for women, with 19 of today's top...Best Flip Flops for Women of 2024
After buying and testing close to 40 pairs of women's flip flops over the past 8 years, we've learned a lot. Here we...Climbing
Best Climbing Gear of 2024
Welcome to the Holy Grail of climbing gear lists! Here you will find our top picks: the gear our climber-testers would...Best Climbing Chalk of 2024
Looking for the best climbing chalk to dry out sweaty tips and improve friction? We researched over 30 different...Best Climbing Harnesses for Women of 2024
Our team of lady rock crushers has tested over 30 of the best climbing harnesses for women since we first started more...Biking
Best Budget Bike Helmets of 2024
Are you looking to find the best bike helmet? After digging into the best wallet-friendly helmets available today, we...Best Bike Gear of 2024
We put together our dream team of bike-related products and accessories -- everything we would choose for our perfect...Best Bikes of 2024
Looking for a bike to cruise on pavement or hit the trails? For over a decade, our team here at GearLab has been...Snow Sports
Best Ski Gear of 2024
A successful day on the mountain largely depends on staying warm, dry, and comfortable. Whether you're a beginner...Best Snowshoes of 2024
Looking for a new pair of snowshoes to level up your winter hiking? Over the last 8 years, we have tested dozens of...Best Avalanche Airbag of 2024
If you're looking for an avalanche airbag pack, you've come to the right place. After researching over 40 models, we...Paddling
Best Water Gear of 2024
With the right gear, staying active and enjoying warm, sunny days on the water is easy. Our gear list features only...Best Stand Up Paddle Boards of 2024
After researching scores of stand up paddle boards, we bought 8 of the best models currently available for this...Best Kayaks of 2024
Looking for the best kayak? After researching scores of options, we bought 12 of the market's top models to test...Fitness
Best Running Gear of 2024
We have hands-on experience with almost every type of gear you may need as a runner, and even some that you don't (but...Best Exercise Equipment of 2024
No matter where you are in your fitness journey, adding to your personal gym will help you get moving from the comfort...Best Treadmills of 2024
Want the best treadmill to include in your fitness routine? Our home gym experts research these machines constantly...Travel
Best Travel Gear of 2024
Planning your next getaway and wondering what, if anything, you need to buy for your epic adventure? You've come to...Best Travel Backpacks of 2024
In search of the best travel backpack? Our experts have tested over 60 unique packs since 2017 and include the top 15...Best Carry On Luggage of 2024
Searching for the best piece of carry on luggage? Since 2013, our travel experts have bought and tested over 50...Recent Gear Reviews
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Arc'teryx Gamma LT Pant - Women's Review
The Arc'teryx Gamma LT pants are well-built softshells that offer solid technical performance, excellent comfort, and...Top Pick
REI Co-op Sahara Convertible - Women's Review
The REI Co-op Sahara Convertible pants offer excellent performance, stellar comfort, and top-notch features at a...Editors' Choice
Echelon Stride 6 Review
The Echelon Stride 6 is considerably more compact than most other treadmills with this level of exercise quality. If...Top Pick
NRS Paddle Wetshoe Review
The NRS Paddle Wetshoe is the water shoe we reach for repeatedly when going out on the river. A Terraprene upper with...Top Pick
Astral Loyak Review
The Astral Loyak are purpose-built for whitewater boating but have the stylish looks of a designer casual shoe. Their...Top Pick
Bedrock Cairn 3D PRO II Adventure - Women's Review
The Bedrock Cairn 3D Pro II Adventure sandals fall into a unique middle ground of minimalist design yet supportive...GearLab Learning Center
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