gear

We tested men’s cycling jerseys from budget to thermal and picked eight that fit, breathe and carry your kit — plus the sizing traps to avoid.

We tested seven pairs of cycling sunglasses to find the ones that stay put under a helmet, cover your eyes properly and handle changing light.

We tested women-friendly day packs and picked the ones that carry water, layers and lunch comfortably on a shorter frame.

Find coolers that match their ice retention claims for camping, hiking, and daily use — without the lid hassles.

We tested hard, wheeled, and soft camping coolers. Our top pick holds ice for multi-day trips; here’s what to buy for tight budgets and bear country.

We tested over-footwear crampons for icy trails, from the premium Kahtoola MICROspikes to budget picks that still bite. Here’s what to buy.

We tested men’s and women’s cycling bibs for pad comfort, fit, and long-ride value, and picked the pairs worth buying for road and gravel riding.

We compared seven value coolers on ice time, usable capacity and the parts that break first, from a small hard box to a 54-quart group cooler.

We tested wheeled coolers for camping and picked the Ninja FrostVault for its dry drawer, then matched lighter, compact, and big-group options for trips.

We tested soft cooler bags for beach days, hikes and work lunches. Here’s which ones hold cold, carry well and keep their seams sealed.