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Engearment

Engearment is one of the longest-running independent outdoor gear review sites on the web. Since 2013, a team of 40+ real-world testers has published 3,000+ written reviews and 2,500+ video reviews of gear for hiking, camping, backpacking, trail running, climbing, mountain and gravel biking, alpine and backcountry skiing, splitboarding, and snowboarding. Reviews are based on field use in the mountains and on the trail — no lab tests, no paid placements, no sponsored conclusions. Engearment works directly with brands including Patagonia, The North Face, Black Diamond, Mystery Ranch, Julbo, MSR, Smartwool, Yakima, Hoka, Mammut, and hundreds more.

About

  • About Engearment: Site mission, review methodology, and how we test gear in real-world conditions.
  • Writers & Testers: The 40+ outdoor athletes, guides, and enthusiasts who write and test for Engearment.
  • Brands We Cover: Index of every outdoor brand we have reviewed or partnered with.
  • Contact: For brand inquiries, review requests, partnerships, and reader questions.
  • Engearment Shop: Curated gear we recommend.

Categories

  • Bike Reviews: Mountain bikes, gravel bikes, e-bikes (including fat e-bikes), components, smart trainers, and cycling apparel.
  • Gear Reviews: Long-form, hands-on reviews of outdoor and athletic gear across all activities.
  • Camping: Tents, shelters, sleeping bags, pads, stoves, coolers, and car camping setups.
  • Hiking: Day hiking and thru-hiking gear — boots, packs, trekking poles, layering systems.
  • Backpacking: Lightweight and ultralight overnight gear and trip-tested kits.
  • Trail Running: Trail and ultra running shoes, vests, hydration, and apparel.
  • Climbing: Rock and alpine climbing shoes, harnesses, ropes, and protection.
  • Skiing: Alpine, all-mountain, and backcountry skis, boots, and bindings.
  • Snowboarding: Snowboards, boots, bindings, and resort gear.
  • Splitboarding: Splitboards, skins, bindings, and backcountry-specific snowboard kit.
  • Nutrition & Fitness: Trail nutrition, hydration, recovery, and fitness for outdoor athletes.
  • Technology: GPS watches, headlamps, satellite communicators, and outdoor tech.

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