Best-in-Class Reviews

Belay & Rappelling 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 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 4 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 4 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 5 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...

9 days 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...

Snowshoes 2 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...

Hiking 2 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 2 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...

Tents 2 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...

Backpacks 3 weeks ago

The Best Daypacks of 2020

Sizing up the daypack market and choosing what is best for you, your needs, and your budget is tough. We have done the...

Best Mountain Bikes 3 weeks ago

The Best Fat Bikes of 2020

In the market for a fat bike and not sure which is the right model for you? We're here to help! We researched the best...

Shoes - Men's 3 weeks ago

The Best Trail Running Shoes of 2020

Looking for a new pair of trail runners? We're here to help. We researched over 100 of the most popular models before...

Training 3 weeks ago

The Best Sport Sunglasses

In the market for a new pair of performance sunglasses? We researched thirty of the best sunglasses and bought our ten...

Bike Tools 3 weeks 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...

Mountain Biking 4 weeks ago

The Best Mountain Bike Gloves

Looking for the best new pair of mountain bike gloves? After researching over 50 models, our team selected 15 to test...

Skiing 1 month ago

The Best Ski Goggles of 2020

If you're still skiing in your warped and scratched goggles that should have been retired 10 years ago, this is a...

Jackets - Women's 1 month ago

The Best Winter Jackets for Women

Are women's winter jackets on your shopping list? Testing 18 of the best jackets side-by-side, we look at some of the...

Luggage 1 month ago

The Best Suitcases of 2020

The checked luggage market is vast, which can make finding your next suitcase a daunting task. Luckily, we've done all...

Jackets - Men's 1 month ago

The Best Fleece Jackets

Looking for a new fleece for the upcoming winter season? We've put 12 of the top fleece jackets out there through...

Backpacks 1 month ago

The Best Messenger Bags of 2020

Whether you need a bag for your commute or for your job, we've taken the top 13 models and tested them in as many...