Outdoors

Best Bike Helmets

Giro Register MIPS wins

“I like my Giro register Mips. When I came off my bike and hit my head I didn't feel a thing. So I bought another one. My gf used outdoor master gem mips for several months and happy with it so far. She hates heavy helmet too and gem mips is now her fav.”

u/FuhInduchetutjk · r/bicycling · 2023-08-24

Best Budget Climbing Shoes

La Sportiva Tarantulace wins

“As for your post title, no it would not be stupid to get a version of the Tarantula. I'd wager it's the most popular first shoe globally. Can't think of anything that'd be smarter without specifics.”

u/Airewalt · r/climbingshoes · 2024-12-30

Best Car Camping Tents

Coleman Skydome wins

“I had the Coleman 6 Person Skydome with the screen room. I really loved it... The only 2 things i didnt fancy was 1. the screen room wasn't fully waterproof. Only the top, so rain could get in there. Not a big deal. 2. I've notice many mention this ( as well as you 7:05) is they say it's for x amount of people, but it really isn't. As i said i got the 6 person but realistically 4 was comfortable. 6 would be smashed like sardines.”

CatholicConSombrero · 2024-02-04

Best Climbing Chalk

FrictionLabs wins

“friction labs still holds that title, I know it's a lot of marketing magic but it actually works ... Honestly , I know that 90% of it is marketing bullshit, but friction labs is sincerely the best chalk I've used”

u/not-strange · r/climbing · 2026-06-19

Best Hard Coolers

YETI Tundra 45 wins

“I have my coral yeti tundra 65 for 4 years. Hasn’t failed me yet ❄️”

@chadamericanman1863

Best Headlamps

Nitecore NU25 wins

“I use a Nitecore NU25 headlamp: the old version at least. The throw is more than I ever need, the flood neutral white light is great for inside tent or cooking, the red light is perfect levels for slow hiking or around other people in the dark. It's ultralight and easy.”

u/EarlGreyHikingBaker · r/flashlight · 2026-09-06

Best Hiking Boots

Merrell Moab 3 wins

“It's essentially the RAV4 of the hiking shoes. It's a shoe that is not necessarily the best in each category (like you said, there are others with better traction or comfort). But it is a solid and proven shoe with the right features. You get a lot of shoe for a reasonable price.”

@huskytrails3654

Best Insulated Water Bottles

Owala FreeSip wins

“I got my Owala bottle Christmas 2022 and I've used it almost every day since. I love the sipping straw and I also love the second latch, makes it really easy to carry when my hands are full of stuff. I never thought I'd have so much to say about a water bottle, but I love my Owala :)”

@NathanTyph · 2024-05-23