Est. 2015
THE GEAR LAB
Where equipment meets its breaking point.
Our Testing Methodology
We don't just unbox gear. We take it to the cliffs, the mud, and the snow. Every rating is earned through sweat and blisters.
Latest Lab Reports
Tested: 30 Days
Ultralight Tent Shootout
We slept in 5 different ultralight tents during a monsoon. Only one stayed dry.
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Stress Test
Carabiner durability
Pushing aluminum to the absolute limit in our controlled stress environment.
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Field Report
Best Hiking Boots 2024
500 miles on the PCT. See which boots lost their soles and which kept their soul.
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