gear

We tested carry-on, weekender, and extra-large duffels to find the right bag for short trips, gym gear, and checked luggage.

We tested rubber hex pairs, soft neoprene and dial adjustables to find the dumbbells worth your floor space — and the ones to build a home gym around.

We tested the dumbbell sets and pairs worth putting in a home gym, from a 100-pound rack set to a single hex weight, and picked what’s worth buying.

We packed and hauled duffels for the gym, the cabin, the campsite and the trunk of the car to find the ones worth buying.

We packed and carried eight convertible duffel backpacks for gym, travel and trail, so you can pick the one that matches how you haul your gear.

We packed these dry bags on day paddles and multi-day trips. Here’s what seals best, carries easiest, and floats when it counts.

We tested dry bags for kayaking, from deck sacks to a 55L backpack. What keeps gear dry, what to check before you buy, and which one fits your hatch.

We tested roll-top sacks, backpacks and duffels that keep camping gear dry, from a 2-liter pouch for your phone to an 80-liter basecamp bag.

We tested dry bag backpacks on rivers, boats, and rainy trails to find which ones keep gear dry and which carry like a real pack.

We tested dry bags for paddling, hiking, and travel. Our top pick balances tough waterproofing, easy carry, and value; here’s what to buy.