
This Year in Gear


The 15 Best Accessories Released in 2021
Sunglasses, hats, bracelets and beyond.
By Gear Patrol

The Coolest Speakers and Soundbars That Were Released in 2021
From the Sonos Roam to the Syng Cell Alpha, B&W's new Zeppelin to Bose's Smart Soundbar 900, these are the coolest speakers and soundbars that were released in 2021.
By Tucker Bowe


Our Favorite Bags and Backpacks That Were Released in 2020
From Outerknown, Story mfg., Tanner Goods and more.
By John Zientek

The 19 Most Interesting Bikes and Bike Accessories of the Year
These innovative and intriguing releases prove the bike boom flowed both ways.

All of the Best Camping Gear Releases of 2020
Despite everything else, 2020 was a banner year for camping — and camping gear.
Presented By eBike Generation

The Best Grooming Products Released in 2020
From D.S & Durga, Aesop, Grown Alchemist and more.
By John Zientek

The Best Home Office Products of 2020 Made WFH Less Miserable
Because working on a stack of books is not ideal.
By Tyler Chin

11 Coffee Products From This Year That Gave Us Jitters
The best coffee gear of 2020 ranges from a better single-serve coffee maker to epic coffee beans.
By Tyler Chin

These 17 Fitness Products Got Us the Most Pumped This Year
A lot of awesome workout gear that hits home — plus some innovative items for stepping out.
By Gear Patrol

All the Biggest Electric Vehicle Reveals of 2020
2020 was a big year for electric cars. These were the most notable debuts of this very unusual dozen months.

8 of the Best New Desktop Gadgets of 2020
All of them vying for some real estate in your home office this coming year.
By Gear Patrol

All the Best Clothing Released This Year
From fleece jackets to fundraising tees and more.
By John Zientek

12 of the Most Important Audio and Hi-Fi Products of the Year
We've rounded up our favorite audio and hi-fi products that were released in 2020.
By Tucker Bowe

The Best Shoes, Boots and Sandals that Came Out in 2020
From Celine, Tecovas, Vans and more.
By John Zientek

18 of the Best Knives That Came Out This Year
From unique designs to reimagined classics, these knives were a cut above the rest in 2020.

9 of the Most Important Photography Gadgets That Came Out This Year
Photography releases that will help you capture the moment when you can get back on the road again.
By Gear Patrol

The Coolest New Motorcycles to Drop in 2020
Well, not to drop in the usual motorcycle sense. But you know what we mean.

Our Most-Shopped Outdoor Gear Guides of 2020
In 2020, Gear Patrol readers strived to keep their bodies warm and their beers cold.