gear

We tested garage bike racks for wall, floor, and ceiling storage, and picked the ones that clear floor space, fit real bikes, and stay put.

We tested outdoor essentials for camping, survival, fishing, and EDC to find the gear worth packing and the trade-offs to know.

Find full-face mountain bike helmets with genuine DH certification, MIPS, and low weight for trail, enduro, and downhill riding.

We tested full-height and low gaiters for snow, mud, and brush to find the best for hiking, hunting, and trail running — plus the right pair for each job.

Full-length and low gaiters for muddy, snowy and brushy trails, ranked on fit, staying put and how long the straps last.

We tested folding saws for camp firewood and trail clearing, from a 7.5-ounce pack saw to a 15-inch base-camp frame. Here’s what to buy.

Tested compact folding umbrellas for backpacks, cars, and commutes. We found sturdy all-rounders, roomy canopies, and budget spares worth carrying.

We tested folding camping chairs for camp, tailgate, and trail — here’s the one to buy, plus the best rocker, big-and-tall, and budget picks.

We compare the folding knives here by blade shape, opening, lock, weight, and value to find the best EDC for daily tasks.

We tested eight folding saws on green limbs, deadfall and garden prunes to find the best for pack carry, basecamp wood and one-handed cutting.