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Hiking, Backpacking & Camping
The Ultimate Backpacking Checklist for 2024
Looking for a quality backpacking gear packing list to help you prepare for an upcoming trip. Our backpacking expert...
Best Ultralight Sleeping Bag of 2024
Over the last ten years, we have bought and tested over 45 ultralight sleeping bags. This review compares 17 of the...
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 Hardshell Jackets of 2024
Our hard-charging experts have spent the past decade pushing 70 hardshells to the max. For this update, we purchased...
Best Sunglasses for Men of 2024
Looking for men's sunglasses? We selected 14 pairs to test side-by-side, spanning various technologies and prices. We...
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...Women's Clothing
Best Winter Jackets for Women of 2024
We've tested over 60 of the best women's winter jackets over the last decade to help you find your match. Here, we've...
Best Sports Bras of 2024
How does your body want to move, breathe, expand, run, or lift today? If you are looking for the perfect sports bra...
Best Fleece Jackets for Women of 2024
We've had some great fun over the last 11 years testing 73 of the best fleece jackets for women. Our latest update...Shoes & Boots
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Best Trail Running Shoes for Men of 2024
Looking for a new trail running shoe? Since 2013, we've tested more than 130 unique models to bring you this lineup of...
10 Best Trail Running Shoes of 2024
Need new trail running shoes? Since 2013, we've tested over 300 trail-specific pairs to help you find the perfect...
10 Best Running Shoes of 2024
Whether new to running or a seasoned marathoner, every running journey starts with the right pair of shoes. But how do...Climbing
Best Climbing Gloves of 2024
Tired of busted knuckles and aluminum dust covering your hands after a long day of climbing? For over a decade now...
Best Climbing Cams of 2024
Searching for the best climbing cams? We've bought and tested 24 models over the past 10 years, and our current review...
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...Biking
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...
Best Folding Electric Bikes of 2024
Our e-bike experts bought and tested over a dozen of the best folding electric bikes head-to-head to help you find the...
Best Trail Mountain Bikes of 2024
Are you searching for the best new trail mountain bike? We constantly research the latest and greatest models and buy...Snow Sports
Best Winter Gloves of 2024
Sick of cold hands? We research dozens of the best winter gloves on the market before choosing these top 14 to...
Best Ski Goggles of 2024
Searching for the best ski goggles? Our experts have tested 40+ pairs on snow over the last decade. For this update...
Best Ski Gear of 2024
A successful day on the mountain largely depends on staying warm, dry, and comfortable. Whether you're a beginner...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 Kayaks of 2024
Looking for the best kayak? After researching over 50 different options, we bought 15 of the market's top models to...
Best Stand Up Paddle Boards of 2024
Ready to invest in your own SUP but not sure where to start? We've been testing top models and popular options since...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 Bikes of 2024
Are you looking for the best exercise bike? Over the past eight years, we have bought and tested over 60 models. This...
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...Travel
The Ultimate Travel Packing List for 2024
Planning your next getaway and wondering what you need to pack for your travels? Our expert travel gear editors have...
Best Duffel Bags of 2024
Gearing up for the next trip and need a duffel to get you there? Since 2010, our team of experts has bought, traveled...
Best Laptop Backpack of 2024
We've tested over 40 of the best laptop backpacks since 2011, and this article features side-by-side testing of 14 of...Recent Gear Reviews
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Salomon S/Lab Ultra 3 Review
The Salomon S/Lab Ultra 3 is arguably the best running shoe on the market. We think the fit is primarily to thank for...
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Nnormal Kjerag Review
Ultralight and durability don't blend often, but the unisex Nnormal Kjerag, created by Kilian Jornet, manages to pull...
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Echelon Stride 6 Review
The Echelon Stride 6 is considerably more compact than most other treadmills with this level of exercise quality. If...
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Horizon 7.4 AT Review
The Horizon 7.4 AT is a gym-quality treadmill that provides a quality workout without relying on connected apps. The...
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Schwinn 290 Recumbent Bike Review
The Schwinn 290 Recumbent Bike is an approachable, seated way to exercise your legs and get some cardio. The 290 is a...
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Specialized Turbo Levo SL Comp Review
Specialized follows up on the success of their first Levo SL with a bike that looks more like the Stumpjumper than an...GearLab Learning Center
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