Guy Gear
Mountain bike buying guide
Ride On! Choosing the right mountain bike is fun and easy.
Skateboard Buying Guide
Picking the perfect skateboard is easy if you know what to look for. Here’s how to pick one.
Tent buying guide
The Gear Guy helps you pick just the right shelter for your outdoor adventures.
Sleeping bag buying guide
Sleep comes easy when you have the right bag for the job. Here are some tips to help you pick a sleeping bag.
How to maintain your bike
Maintaining your bike is your responsibility, both for your safety and that of the friends you ride with. Luckily, tuning up your bike isn’t as hard as it might seem when you first try. Here’s how to maintain some of the components on your bike.
Pocketknives and multi-tools buying guide
Be prepared for anything with a trusty knife or multi-tool. Here’s how to choose the best one to fit your needs.
Headlamp and flashlight buying guide
Headlamps and flashlights brighten your world. Whether caving or camping, here are tips to help you pick the right one for the job.
Helmet buying guide
Picking (and wearing) the right helmet can be a life or death decision. Don’t worry — we’ve made it easy for you.
Binoculars buying guide
Pick the right binoculars, and it’s a cinch to bring far things close. We’ll show you how.
Backpacking tent buying guide
Picking the right backpacking tent for your outdoor adventure is easy. Here are some tips.
Backpacking stoves buying guide
Here’s how to pick the best backpacking stove for your next adventure.
Inka
Ever tried to write in the rain with a wet ballpoint pen? It’s nearly impossible — and that’s exactly why there’s Inka.
Running shoes buying guide
Pro runner Alan Webb unveils the best strategy for shopping for running shoes.
Sunglasses buying guide
How to pick shades that are really cool and functional, too!
Two-way radio buying guide
Picking the right two-way radios for you and your unit is simple when you know what to look for. We’ll show you how.
GoPro Digital Hero 3
This tiny, wrist-mounted 3-megapixel camera is one of the coolest things we’ve seen.
Hydration Systems buying guide
Pick the right hydration gear and keep the agua flowing wherever you roam.
The latest in water purification …
This has to be one of the easiest and coolest ways to purify water we’ve seen. The SteriPEN is a high-tech gizmo that uses ultraviolet (UV) light to kill bacteria, viruses, protozoa and other things we can’t pronounce that hide in dirty water and make you sick.
Guy Gear: What You Want or What You Need?
Dream big with the drool-worthy stuff or — better yet — suit up with these reliable and affordable gear picks.
Daypacks buying guide
Carry on! Here’s how to pick the best daypack for school — and beyond.
Wristwatch buying guide
Adventure racer Travis Macy gives you the keys for choosing a do-it-all wristwatch.
Digital cameras buying guide
Digital cameras make getting into photography easier than ever. Here’s how to choose your first — or next — camera.
Internet music buying guide
Here’s all the stuff you need to know to (legally!) get the best music on the Internet.
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