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Gear of the Year
Out of over 400 pieces of gear, these 15 items have risen to the fore as the best of the best.

Gear to Covet
From a $2,500 treadmill to a Porsche pocket knife, you may not need these pieces of gear perfection—but you'll certainly want them.

The Essentials
A completist's guide to what you really need to run, ride, hike, float, travel, climb, and road trip in pure, gear-centric perfection.

The Goods
Synch your latest passion—adventure racing, bike touring, sport climbing, scuba diving, fly-fishing—with our overview of must-have items.

State of the Art
To take the guessing game of the rapidly-evolving world of gear, we outline the innovations you need to know to make the right purchase.

Need to Know
Introducing a quick reference guide that outlines the best way to go about buying, maintaining, and cleaning your next must-have item.

Women's Basics
A long history of man-size bikes, packs, shirts, and shorts have finally given way to a new world of femme-specific gear. Time to get outfitted.

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