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Oct 1, 2024 | 
techgearlab.com | Hale Milano
Best OverallAvailable Lengths: 25, 50, 100 ft | Expansion Type: ExpandableOur testers found the Pocket Hose Silver Bullet to have good expansion and contraction capabilities. It maneuvered well and held its shape but remained flexible, making it one of our overall favorites. We tested the 50-foot option, and when contracted, it was 17.1 feet long, one of the shortest contracted lengths in the expansion models.
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Apr 16, 2024 | 
outdoorgearlab.com | Hale Milano
The REP Rubber Coated Hex dumbbells may appear just like many of the other standard dumbbells in our lineup. And while they perform in line with many of our other high-performing dumbbells, there's one key design feature that helps them stand out and makes them ideal for a certain type or place of workout. The REP Rubber Coated, as the name implies, are fully coated in black rubber, handles and all.
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Apr 16, 2024 | 
outdoorgearlab.com | Hale Milano
There are quite a few different styles of dumbbells to choose from if you're looking to upgrade your home gym. While we wouldn't recommend these to everyone, the Titan Fitness Loadable Olympic Handles would be an ideal choice for the home gym enthusiast who likes to lift very heavy weights and has a plentiful variety of Olympic plate weights on hand.
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Feb 12, 2024 | 
outdoorgearlab.com | Hale Milano
The Osprey Sojourn Porter 46L is one of the top specialized travel backpacks we have tested. This bag is filled to the brim with features that make traveling and living out of a backpack a breeze. The Sojourn Porter has plenty of room to pack all the gear and essentials you need for any trip. It also has several compression and suspension features to help compress contents and make carrying the bag more comfortable. There are handy features for on-the-go access to tech and other essentials as well.
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Feb 12, 2024 | 
outdoorgearlab.com | Hale Milano
The Osprey Farpoint 40 is a heavy-duty carry-on backpack that stands out for its ability to support the heaviest of loads very comfortably thanks to a richly featured harness and suspension system. The large interior compartment accommodates an absurd amount of clothing and gear, fitting all three of our test packing cubes with ease.
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Feb 12, 2024 | 
outdoorgearlab.com | Hale Milano
The North Face Base Camp Voyager is an ergonomic travel backpack and came out of our testing as one of our top choices for livability. It features a variety of great easy-access pockets on the bag's exterior and implements many tech-friendly designs that are perfect for the business traveler on the go. The interior is simple yet effective in its organization; it has just enough features to keep your clothes packed nicely without overwhelming you with pockets and pouches everywhere.
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Feb 12, 2024 | 
outdoorgearlab.com | Hale Milano
There are certain features that you can't compromise on when looking for a piece of carry-on luggage. The bag must fit all your items and protect them during transit, and you need to be able to use it without stress levels rising. The Coowoz is a budget-friendly travel backpack that outperforms many pricier models in our lineup of the top travel backpacks.
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Nov 24, 2023 | 
outdoorgearlab.com | Hale Milano
We found the design and organization of the HYC00 Travel duffle to be different from every other bag that we tested, in a way that helps it shine in specific scenarios. The HYC00 excels in the storage and organization of small objects or folded clothes. Whereas most bags turn into a jumbled mess once they're hauled around, you can be reasonably sure that your items will stay organized inside the HYC00.
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Nov 24, 2023 | 
outdoorgearlab.com | Hale Milano
The Adidas Defender is a utilitarian bag that serves its purpose without stealing the show. If all you need is a bag to store some light equipment that's easy to carry and can resist the occasional light shower or puddle, this is a great option at an affordable price. Performance ComparisonStorage and Ease of PackingThe Defender has a very traditional, but completely sufficient, pocket design.
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Nov 2, 2023 | 
outdoorgearlab.com | Hale Milano
The Amazon Basics Neoprene is an excellent set of entry-level hand weights. They are significantly smaller than standard dumbbells and are available in one-pound increments. Their wide variety of low-weight options means you'll be able to find the exact size you need to match your personal fitness level and goals. The color-coded neoprene makes it easy to select the right weight from a collection, and they are comfortable to use and work well with most common exercises.
