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From surf to snow to windsports, The Inertia works hard to test products from the top brands in the biz so you can figure out the right gear for you. If you love to play outside, the kit is essential. We help you make informed choices.

11 life jackets laying on a paddle board on the beach at lake tahoe
Gear

The Best Life Jackets for Paddle Boarding, from Foam Vests to Inflatable Belts

37 min read
Anna Gudauskas Sagebrush Bags
Gear

The Best Surfboard Bags for Daily Use and Surf Travel

19 min read
SUP Paddles on SUP board
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The Best SUP Paddles

44 min read
Gear

My Favorite Snowboard Jacket This Year: Burton [AK] Swash Review

8 min read
AWSI 2025 Overhead view
Gear

5 Innovative Windsport Products and Trends From AWSI 2025

10 min read
Rip Curl Search GPS3 surf watch on surfboard
Gear

Rip Curl Search GPS3 Surf Watch Review: The Ideal Surf‑Specific GPS Activity Tracker

12 min read
Flylow baker bibs half-body shot
Gear

Why the Flylow Baker Bibs Dominate the Ski Bib Game

10 min read
Gear

These are the Best Coolers for Every Type of Adventure

29 min read
Gear

From Flatwater to Surf: The Best Stand Up Paddle Boards

44 min read
A man paddling an inflatable paddle board at dusk on Lake Tahoe
Gear

From All-Around Cruisers to Touring Machines: The Best Inflatable Paddle Boards

49 min read
Xcel Drylock Wetsuit Booties
Gear

Xcel Drylock 3mm Split Toe Wetsuit Booties Review: Comfort, Warmth, and Board-Feel Collide

5 min read
a man holding a surfboard bag at the airport
Gear

The Pro-Lite Smuggler Surfboard Bag is Raising the Bar for Surf Travel

10 min read
If you hate booties, why not give 'em another try? Photo: Heyden
Gear

The Best Wetsuit Booties for Surfing

21 min read
O'Neill Hyperfreak 4/3 Wetsuit
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Decades Deep and Still Leading the Lineup: O’Neill Hyperfreak 4/3+ Review

10 min read
a man in the Nemo Stargazer camping chair
Gear

NEMO Stargaze Review: This Camping Chair is a Star

8 min read
Aventon Aventure 3 hero bike on grass
Gear

The Fat-Tire Ebike That Outsmarts the Rest: Aventon Aventure 3 Review

13 min read
camping cots set up in front of a tent
Gear

Camp In Comfort With Our Favorite Camping Cots

21 min read
we chose the best beach coolers for 2023 for all sizes and shapes to suit your needs.
Gear

Heading to the Beach? Check Out The Best Beach Coolers

37 min read
BRM Kanaha Parawing 4.0
Gear

What in the World Is Parawing Foiling? We Explain

6 min read