A premium bike lock is essentially a one-time insurance premium that protects you from the significant financial and emotional headache of a stolen ride, ensuring your freedom of movement remains where you left it. The best bike lock overall is the Litelok X1 that brings cutting-edge technology at a friendlier price point. For the ultimate in bicycle […]
Monthly Archives: April 2026
A good bike rack keeps your bike secure, prevents damage to both your bike and car, and keeps the mess outside. Our team of year-round riders has spent over eight years testing hitch, trunk, and roof-mount racks on various vehicles, terrains, and in different environments along the Pacific Coast to help you find the perfect […]
We put together our dream team of bike-related products and accessories — everything we would choose for our perfect riding setup. It includes all of our favorite biking gear fit for various biking styles and budgets. From big purchases (like a top-ranked mountain bike!) to small but helpful accessories like a frame pump, bike shoes and our favorite mountain bike wheels, this […]
For over a decade, we have purchased and tested the best climbing shoes to test side-by-side. Our team of certified rock guides and professional rescuers has tested more than 75 shoes to date, delivering the most comprehensive review of climbing shoes in existence. Below, we compare 27 pairs of the best climbing shoes for men, […]
Rock climbers need special sticky rubber shoes on the wall, but it helps to have a technical shoe with strategically placed rubber for approaching the climb, too. If you typically hike miles with a heavy pack to approach your climbing objectives, or find yourself scrambling up rugged terrain, you understand what we mean. Approach shoes […]
Welcome to the Holy Grail of climbing gear lists! Here you will find our top picks: the gear our climber-testers would recommend to their best friends. We buy every item at the store, just like you, then we test it… for months. Below, we recommend the top two items in each category. We start off […]
Looking for a new trail running shoe? No matter if you’re new to running, looking to explore new trails for the first time, or seeking to PR in your next wilderness ultra, the right pair of trail running shoes can transform your journey from a slog to a ride. The shoe we recommend to most […]
Along with tank tops, ice cream, and plenty of vitamin D, flip flops may be one of the best parts of summer. We’ve been testing women’s flip flops for over a decade, and we’ve worn over 50 pairs. We took these flips biking through cities, hiking on mucky backcountry trails, walking through rivers, and running […]
If the arrival of warm weather has you itching to free your toes from the heavy cage of snow boots they’ve been trapped in all winter, a great pair of flip flops is going to be your best friend. We’re flip flop fans ourselves, and over the last decade, we’ve put nearly 150 pairs to […]
The right ski jacket can make or break your day on the slopes. The best ones keep you warm inside, dry outside, and stylish all around. The best insulated jacket for hitting the resort is the Patagonia Insulated Powder Town, which is warm, versatile, and comfy. If you’re looking for a shell, we highly recommend the Arc’teryx […]
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