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Whether you’re looking to outfit yourself for your next big race or get the latest hiking gear for your next camping adventure, find all the essentials and more with this gear guide.

Gear Review: Morph Collapsible Foam Roller

Tired of not being able to pack your foam roller when traveling? The Morph has solved this problem.

Gear Review: Misfit Flash

The Misfit Flash has joined the fitness tracker party, and with an affordable price and a versatile design, it's certainly worth considering.

Must-Have Fitness Gear in 2015

We've rounded up some of the newest shoes, gadgets and apparel to hit the market to help you make the most of 2015.

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ACTIVE Fall 2020 Running Shoe Guide
ACTVE's team of testers gathered and reviewed the newest road and trail running shoes to help you find the perfect pair.
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Spring 2020 Gear Guide for Cyclists
Spring is all about starting anew cycling gear included.
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Our Favorite Triathlon Gear Right Now: Spring 2020
While we see and test a lot of trirelated gear, here are a few of our favorites when swimming, cycling, running, training and recovering.
By Greg Kaplan

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The Best Cycling Gear of 2019
Of all the gear that was launched in 2019, we curated the items we thought stood out most, from bikes, gear and every accessory in between.
By Greg Kaplan

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How to Tell When You Need to Replace Your Helmet
You spend thousands on a carbon frame, so why skimp on affordable gear that will save your life?
By Michael Nystrom

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Our Fantasy Triathlon Gear List
From a pair of goggles with a headsup display integrated into the design to a stateoftheart fullbody recovery system, here's the gear we'd purcha
By Michael Nystrom

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Our Favorite Triathlon Gear Right Now
From the freshest shades to the newest helmets to the latest swimbikerun tech, these products are some of our favorites we're using right now.
By Greg Kaplan

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Lustworthy Cycling Gear
Take a look at this list of eight lustworthy products that'll have you checking your bank account to see if you can afford them.
By Greg Kaplan

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Running Gear for Beginners: The Essential, Helpful and Fun
What gear to you need as a new runner, and can gadgets really motivate you to train? We separate the necessities from the niceities.
By Karen Janos

Beginner's Triathlon Gear List: No Need to Break the Bank
You don't need to spend a bunch of money on triathlonspecific gear to do a triathlon. It's more than likely that you already have most of the equipme
By Jennifer Colvin

11 Running Accessories You Didn’t Know You Needed
These simple but necessary items could unlock the joy in your next run.
By Jennifer Fox

27 of the Funniest Triathlon T-Shirts
Swim, bike, run then laugh at these hilarious Tshirts that aptly explain our feelings for the sport we love to hate.
By Elizabeth Grimsley

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The Best Running Tights for Women
Tested and rated for compression, warmth and fabric quality, these are the leggings you’ll want to wear run after run.
By Nikki Chavanelle

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Why Are Bikes So Expensive?
Many factors not just parts and labor contribute to the everrising cost of bikes.
By Greg Kaplan

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5 Hot Weather Running Gear Tips
Don't let the rising temperature derail your running routine. Follow these gear tips to make sure you're prepared for running in the hot weather.
By Ashley Crossman

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9 Aluminum Road Bikes That Blew Our Minds
We've found these nine aluminum bikes to be just as stiff and light as if not lighter than carbon bikes, but without the skyhigh price tag.
By Greg Kaplan