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Nov 21, 2024 | outdoorgearlab.com | Jeff Dobronyi |Andy Wellman

By Jeff Dobronyi & Andy Wellman  ⋅  Nov 21, 2024 The Best Energy Bars for 2024We bought 17 top energy bars and meal replacements and had our food experts conduct blind texture and taste tests with friends, and assessed them for caloric efficiency and healthy ingredients. Next we scrambled up mountains, run ultras, and spent whole winters skiing while eating these bars. Our favorite energy bar is Kate's Real Food because of the high-quality ingredients and great flavors.

Oct 4, 2024 | outdoorgearlab.com | Justin Simoni |Andy Wellman |Ethan Newman |Jack Cramer

Best Ultralight Hooded Mummy Bag Warmth 9.0 Weight 6.5 Comfort 8.0 Versatility 6.0 Features 8.0 Weight: 21.4 oz. | Fill: 900 Fill-Power GooseDown REASONS TO BUY Great warmth-to-weight ratio High-quality goose down Built-in pad straps REASONS TO AVOID Not for the budget-minded Heavier than some options Not as versatile as a quilt With our lab and field testing finished and metrics tabulated, one bag was head and shoulders above all the others. The Therm-a-Rest Hyperion 20 takes the crown —...

Jan 23, 2024 | outdoorgearlab.com | Sam Schild |Adam Paashaus |Matt Bento |Andy Wellman

Starting the hunt for a new down jacket is, without a doubt, one of the most overwhelming endeavors you can experience when it comes to shopping for outerwear. Down jackets are one of the more expensive parts of any layering system and typically will last you for many years. This makes choosing the right one all the more important. Down is the lightest and warmest insulator you can find, but not all down jackets are created equal.

Sep 19, 2023 | techgearlab.com | Ben Hickok |Andy Wellman

Best Harness for Working Dogs No-Pull Clip-In? Yes | Handles: Three | Reflective? NoThe OneTigris X Destroyer Harness offers dog handlers the best feature suite, including a no-pull front clip-in point and three large, reinforced handles for lifting and assisting dogs into vehicles and over obstacles. The durable, water-resistant nylon fabric - which wraps around most of your dog's body - offers good protection from abrasion against objects.

Jun 28, 2023 | outdoorgearlab.com | Matt Bento |Andy Wellman