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The Ultimate Backpacking Gear Checklist for 2024
Looking for a quality backpacking gear checklist to help you prepare for an upcoming trip. Our backpacking expert...
Best Binoculars of 2024
Over the past decade, our optics experts have tested over 50 of the best binocular sets. Our current review assesses...
Best Soft Coolers of 2024
We've vetted, purchased, and tested over 30 soft coolers since 2017. Our most recent test compares the best models...Men's Clothing
Best Running Jacket of 2024
Over the last 7 years, our team of experts has tested close to 30 of the best running jackets. This review features 8...
Best Running Shorts of 2024
Searching for the best men's running shorts? We researched over 100 models before purchasing 13 of the most popular...
Best Hiking Pants of 2024
We have bought the best hiking pants for a decade and counting, with almost 50 pairs tested. For this update, we put...Women's Clothing
Best Long Underwear for Women of 2024
Our team has tested over 50 pairs of the best long underwear for women over the last eight years, including the top 22...
Best Rain Jackets for Women of 2024
Our experts have bought and tested 45 of the best women's rain jackets in the last 12 years, with 12 excellent options...
Best Ski Jackets for Women of 2024
Over the past decade, our expert shredders have tested 50 of the best women's ski jackets. For this update, we bought...Shoes & Boots
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Best Hiking Boots for Men of 2024
We have tested hiking boots for 12 years, with close to 80 unique models bought and pitted head-to-head. This updated...
Best Slippers for Men of 2024
Are you looking for a brand new pair of slippers to take to camp or hoping to replace your old favorite slides around...
Best Trail Running Shoes for Women of 2024
Our running enthusiasts have reviewed 127 of the best trail running shoes for women in the last 11 years, with 20 of...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 Approach Shoes for Women of 2024
We've tested more than 30 of the best women's approach shoes over the past 10 years. For our most recent review, we...
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 Bike Work Stand
Are you in the market for the best new bike work stand? We researched over 25 models before purchasing 9 for...
Best Budget Mountain Bikes
Interested in finding the very best budget mountain bike? We have spent years scouring the internet and extensively...
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 Avalanche Airbag Packs of 2024
For our latest review, we carried 11 of today's best avalanche airbag packs up and down thousands of vertical feet of...
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 Backcountry Skis of 2024
We've tested over 50 of the best backcountry skis over the past 8 seasons on three continents. Our team recently...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 Inflatable Kayak of 2024
Want a kayak but have limited space? We've researched 100+ and tested dozens of foldable, packable, and inflatable...
10 Best Paddles of 2024
Are you looking for the best paddle on the market? After researching hundreds of the top adjustable SUP and two-piece...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
Want the best exercise bike? Over eight years, we have bought and tested over 50 models. In this update, we subject 11...
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
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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...
10 Best Backpacks of 2024
Looking for the best backpack for travel, work, or play? Our gear experts have spent the last decade buying and...
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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Editors' Choice
Ortovox LiTRIC Freeride 28L Review
The Ortovox Litric Freeride 28L is an exceptional avalanche airbag pack that we like more and more with every use...
Best Buy
Arva Switch Ride 18L & Tour 32L Review
The Arva Switch Ride 18L & Tour 32L is a reasonably affordable, two-in-one modular pack system. The carbon...
Editors' Choice
Vortex Viper HD 8x42 Review
If you're looking for the best binoculars for less than a grand, the Vortex Viper HD 8x42 should be at the top of your...
Best Buy
Baleaf Fleeced Lined Thermal - Women's Review
The Baleaf Fleece Lined Thermal offers performance that far exceeds the expectations of our testing team. These...
Top Pick
Yeti Hopper M20 Backpack Review
The Yeti Hopper M20 Backpack has some of the best insulation we've seen out of all of the top-ranked soft coolers...
Top Pick
CleverMade Pacifica Collapsible Bag 30 Review
The CleverMade Pacifica Collapsible Bag 30 is a noteworthy tote-style soft cooler as it's made of recycled materials...GearLab Learning Center
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