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2 weeks ago | outdoorgearlab.com | Nathaniel Bailey

Price: $150 List Manufacturer: Nike By Nathaniel Bailey ⋅ Review Editor ⋅ May 21, 2025 70 OVERALL SCORE RANKED #13 of 34 Cushioning - 35.0% 8.2 Upper Comfort - 25.0% 7.8 Stability - 20.0% 4.8 Responsiveness - 10.0% 6.6 Weight - 5.0% 3.2 Traction - 5.0% 7.2 Length Sizing Runs Small Runs Large Width Sizing Runs Narrow Runs Wide Our Verdict The Nike Vomero 18 just feels good. Thanks to a bit of forefoot rocker and a generous helping of ZoomX and ReactX midsole foams, it rolls smoothly and has a...

2 weeks ago | outdoorgearlab.com | Joshua Hutchens

Price: $100 List Manufacturer: Shimano By Joshua Hutchens ⋅ Senior Review Editor ⋅ May 19, 2025 83 OVERALL SCORE RANKED #3 of 21 Field Performance - 25% 9.0 Lens Quality - 20% 8.0 Fit and Comfort - 20% 9.0 Coverage - 20% 8.0 Frame Quality - 15% 7.0 Our Verdict Shimano's off-road-tuned lenses cut glare when riding in and out of the shade, sharpening your vision and allowing you to see the definition in varied trail surfaces. The full-sized frames provide excellent wind protection, while small...

1 month ago | outdoorgearlab.com | Jason Wanlass

Price: $375 List Manufacturer: Away By Jason Wanlass ⋅ Review Editor ⋅ May 7, 2025 76 OVERALL SCORE RANKED #13 of 25 Capacity - 35% 6.8 Ease of Transport - 25% 7.8 Construction Quality - 20% 8.0 Design and Functionality - 20% 8.5 Our Verdict The Away The Large has all of the makings of pricier luggage brands, but it holds its ground when it comes to its reasonable price. When compared to other bargain suitcases, I admittedly paid a little more for this bag, but wow, what I got has continually...

1 month ago | outdoorgearlab.com | Ryan Baker

Buying a pair of ski boots can be an overwhelming process. There are many reputable brands on the market, each selling several different models that suit different needs. Some boots have more features than others, and sorting out the most useful for you can make choosing difficult. To make matters worse, each model may have variations in flex and width. How do you choose which boot will suit your needs the best?

1 month ago | outdoorgearlab.com | Matt Bento

By Matt Bento ⋅ Review Editor  ⋅  May 4, 2025 The Best Climbing ChalkWhether you like natural chalk or appreciate drying additives, want a simple block, ball, or a big old bag, or even want a tube of liquid chalk instead, we've tested them all. Our team of climbers conducted blind tests at the boulders of Bishop and in the gym, allowing experienced lifers as well as fresh beginners to sample the different varieties and offer their opinions without brand bias.