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Have you ever wanted to buy an outdoor product and been stumped about which product is best? Or, worse, bought a product only to learn later that you didn’t buy the right one for your needs? I have, and that is why I started OutdoorGearLab.

The OutdoorGearLab mission is simple: to create world’s best outdoor gear reviews.

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Gear Lab: The Ultimate Backpacking Gear Checklist for 2024
Long story short, you've got options, and we're here to help you find the ones that best fit your flavor of adventure.
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May 6, 2024
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Gear Lab: Sawyer Squeeze Review
Sawyer Micro Squeeze Review
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March 28, 2024
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Gear Lab: The 5 Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2024
We tested backpacking water filters and treatment systems to find the best option for your adventures.
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March 26, 2024
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Gear Lab: Best Backpacking Gear of 2023
We've taken the time to list all of our favorite backpacking gear in one place. This dream list has options for any type of trail treader.
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November 20, 2023
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Gear Lab: Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2023
We tested backpacking water filters and treatment systems from Platypus, Sawyer, Katadyn, LifeStraw, and others to find the best option...
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October 30, 2023
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GearLab: The 5 Best Insect Repellents for Kids
We tested the top repellents from Off, Cutter, Sawyer, and more to find the best at beating bugs
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May 17, 2023
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OutdoorGearLab: Best Backpacking Gear of 2023
Best Backpacking Gear of 2023
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March 31, 2023
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Gear Lab: Best Backpacking Gear of 2022
We've taken the time to list all of our favorite backpacking gear in one place. This dream list has options for any type of trail treader.
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August 4, 2022
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Gear Lab: Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2022
We tested backpacking water filters and treatment systems from Platypus, Sawyer, Katadyn, LifeStraw, and others to find the best option for your...
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May 31, 2022
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GearLab: Best Backpacking Water Filter of 2021
Best Backpacking Water Filter of 2021
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September 16, 2021
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Editor's Choice: Sawyer Micro Squeeze Review from Outdoor Gear Lab
Sawyer Micro Squeeze Review
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September 16, 2021
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Best Backpacking Water Filters and Treatment of 2018
An unrivaled price-to-weight ratio in our extensive review, the Sawyer Mini takes the cake for our Best Buy award.
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September 16, 2021
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Here at Sawyer
Sawyer MINI earns 2014 Best Buy in Filter Review by OutdoorGearLab
"An adaptable, lightweight, and compact water filter, the Sawyer Mini is a useful personal water treatment system that is very inexpensive."
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September 16, 2021
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OutdoorGearLab: Dream Backpacking Gear List
Dream Backpacking Gear List
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September 16, 2021
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OutdoorGearLab: Best Backpacking Water Filter of 2020
Best Backpacking Water Filter of 2020
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September 16, 2021
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Gear Lab: The Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2020
The Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2020
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September 16, 2021
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