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Gear Reviews

Gear. The tools of the trade. The stuff that gets you out there. Here at The Inertia, our passion is getting outside. From surfing, foiling, and paddling to snowboarding, skiing, and backpacking, our expert team of gear editors, testers, and writers has tested hundreds of pieces of gear, and we’re obsessed with finding the best equipment for our adventures.

We’ve spent the past five years compiling this library of reviews to help you make an informed purchasing decision as you gear up to get out there. And we continually keep them updated with new information and the latest and greatest gear to hit the market.

For our most recent gear reviews and guides on The Inertia, click here.

Jump To: Surf | Paddling | Ski and Snowboard | Backpacking
Camp and Hike | Ebikes | Foiling | Beach

Surf

  • Wetsuit lineup
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    Stay Warm, Surf Longer: The Best Wetsuits

    47 min read
  • best women's wetsuits for surfing
    Gear

    We Reviewed The Best Women’s Wetsuits

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

    The Best Wetsuit Booties for Surfing

    21 min read
  • Best Beginner Surfboards Wavestorm
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    The Best Beginner Surfboards and How to Choose the Right One

    38 min read
  • women wearing surf ponchos at the beach
    Gear

    The Best Surf Ponchos, Reviewed

    23 min read
  • Patagonia Women's Wetsuit Jacket
    Gear

    The Best Women’s Wetsuit Jackets

    15 min read
MORE SURF Reviews

Paddling

  • 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
  • SUP Paddles on SUP board
    Gear

    The Best SUP Paddles

    44 min read
  • man kayaking in a sun shirt
    Gear

    Protect Your Skin: The Best Sun Shirts

    29 min read
MORE Paddling Reviews

Ski and Snowboard

  • man snowboarding
    Gear

    The Best Snowboards of 2026

    38 min read
  • Gear

    Warm, Waterproof, and Ready to Ride: The Best Snowboard Jackets of 2026

    38 min read
  • Burton ak for The Best Women's Snowboard Jackets
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    The Best Women’s Snowboard Jackets

    22 min read
  • Flylow baker bibs half-body shot
    Gear

    The Best Ski Bibs of 2026

    51 min read
  • Snowboard Goggles Smith 4D Mag
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    Seeing Is Believing: The Best Snowboard Goggles of 2026

    43 min read
  • Nick Bruckbauer in the Patagonia Untracked Jacket
    Gear

    The Best Ski Jackets of 2026

    55 min read
MORE Ski and Snowboard Reviews

Backpacking

  • Arc'teryx Bora 65 Backpacking Backpack
    Gear

    The Best Backpacking Backpacks of 2025

    33 min read
  • Gear

    The Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads of 2025

    30 min read
  • man setting up backpacking sleeping bags in tent
    Gear

    The Best Backpacking Sleeping Bags of 2025

    44 min read
  • two backpacking tents next to a river
    Gear

    The Best Backpacking Tents

    26 min read
  • a row of hiking boots
    Gear

    From Day Hikes to Big Overnights: The Best Hiking Boots

    26 min read
  • Gear

    The Best Women’s Hiking Boots of 2026

    27 min read
MORE Backpacking Reviews

Camp and Hike

  • Gear

    Home Is Where You Pitch It: The Best Camping Tents

    37 min read
  • The North Face Dolomite One
    Gear

    The Best Camping Sleeping Bags of 2025

    24 min read
  • Gear

    The Best Camping Sleeping Pads

    20 min read
  • a campsite with a car unloading gear such as a tent, solar panel, wagon, and more for our review of the best car camping gear.
    Gear

    Set Up In Style: The Best Car Camping Gear

    21 min read
  • We reviewed a large number of hiking shoes to give you our favorite picks for trails and trail running.
    Gear

    The Best Hiking Shoes of 2025

    34 min read
  • lacing up the Altra Lone Peak 8 hiking shoes
    Gear

    The Best Women’s Hiking Shoes of 2025

    29 min read
MORE CAMP and HIKE Reviews

Ebikes

  • riding the ride1up vorsa FT fat tire ebike
    Gear

    The Best Fat Tire Electric Bikes: From Value Picks to Premium Performance

    54 min read
  • man riding ebike through park
    Gear

    The Best Electric Bikes: From Fat Tire Fun to Commuters and Cruisers

    43 min read
  • Gear

    Replace the Family Car: The Best Electric Cargo Bikes

    30 min read
MORE Ebike Reviews

Foiling

  • Jesse Faen jumping on a wing foil
    Gear

    The Best Foils: Hydrofoil Buyer’s Guide and Top Picks for Surf, Wing, and More

    68 min read
  • Wing Foiling at the Hatch in Hood River, Oregon
    Gear

    The Best Wings for Wing Foiling

    46 min read
  • wing foiling at sherman island
    Gear

    From Beginner Boards to Midlengths, We Tested the Best Wing Foil Boards

    66 min read
MORE Foiling Reviews

Beach

  • 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
  • beach chairs at the beach
    Gear

    From Lightweight to Loungers: The Best Beach Chairs

    26 min read
  • KLLY Flip Flops
    Gear

    From Budget Classics to Premium Leather: The Best Flip Flops for Men

    41 min read
  • Arizona Essentials EVA
    Gear

    From Budget Flip-Flops to Versatile Slides: The Best Beach Sandals for Women

    26 min read
  • Slowtide turkish beach towel
    Gear

    The Best Beach Towels for Travel, Surf, and More

    24 min read
  • RAEN Rece
    Gear

    The Best Sunglasses of 2025

    1 min read
MORE GEAR Reviews

Jump To: Surf | Paddling | Ski and Snowboard | Backpacking
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