2014 Outdoor Gear Awards116

The Gear Junkie crew has been spending a lot of time in the great outdoors this year, from bikepacking the Colorado Trail to kayaking the Aleutian Islands. We've put hundreds of new products to the test, and we're excited to announce our picks for the best outdoor gear of 2014.

Our awards are based on a combination of factors, including performance, innovation, durability, and value. We also consider how well a product meets the needs of its intended users. Here are our winners in each category:

Backpacking* Best Backpack: Osprey Atmos AG 65
* Best Sleeping Bag: Western Mountaineering Ultralite
* Best Tent: Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2
* Best Hiking Shoes: Salomon X Ultra 3 Mid GTX

The Osprey Atmos AG 65 is a comfortable and supportive backpack that is perfect for long backpacking trips. The Western Mountaineering Ultralite is a lightweight and warm sleeping bag that is ideal for backpacking in cold weather. The Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 is a spacious and lightweight tent that is easy to set up and take down. The Salomon X Ultra 3 Mid GTX are comfortable and durable hiking shoes that are perfect for a variety of terrain.

Camping* Best Camp Stove: MSR PocketRocket 2
* Best Camp Lantern: Black Diamond Apollo
* Best Camp Chair: Helinox Chair One
* Best Camp Table: GCI Outdoor RoadTrip Table

The MSR PocketRocket 2 is a compact and lightweight camp stove that is perfect for boiling water and cooking meals. The Black Diamond Apollo is a bright and long-lasting camp lantern that is perfect for lighting up your campsite. The Helinox Chair One is a comfortable and portable camp chair that is perfect for relaxing around the campfire. The GCI Outdoor RoadTrip Table is a sturdy and lightweight camp table that is perfect for eating, playing games, or just hanging out.

Climbing* Best Climbing Harness: Black Diamond Momentum
* Best Climbing Shoes: La Sportiva Miura VS
* Best Climbing Rope: Sterling Evolution Velocity 9.8mm
* Best Climbing Helmet: Petzl Sirocco

The Black Diamond Momentum is a comfortable and adjustable climbing harness that is perfect for both indoor and outdoor climbing. The La Sportiva Miura VS are high-performance climbing shoes that are perfect for bouldering and sport climbing. The Sterling Evolution Velocity 9.8mm is a lightweight and durable climbing rope that is perfect for a variety of climbing styles. The Petzl Sirocco is a lightweight and ventilated climbing helmet that is perfect for protecting your head from the elements.

Cycling* Best Mountain Bike: Santa Cruz Bronson
* Best Road Bike: Specialized Tarmac
* Best Hybrid Bike: Giant Escape 3
* Best Bike Helmet: Giro Aeon

The Santa Cruz Bronson is a versatile mountain bike that is perfect for both cross-country and downhill riding. The Specialized Tarmac is a high-performance road bike that is perfect for racing and long rides. The Giant Escape 3 is a comfortable and affordable hybrid bike that is perfect for commuting and casual riding. The Giro Aeon is a lightweight and well-ventilated bike helmet that is perfect for both road and mountain biking.

Kayaking* Best Kayak: NRS Outlaw
* Best Kayak Paddle: Werner Camano
* Best Kayak Life Jacket: Astral Greenjacket
* Best Kayak Dry Bag: SealLine Discovery

The NRS Outlaw is a durable and versatile kayak that is perfect for a variety of paddling conditions. The Werner Camano is a lightweight and efficient kayak paddle that is perfect for both recreational and touring kayaking. The Astral Greenjacket is a comfortable and well-fitting kayak life jacket that is perfect for keeping you safe on the water. The SealLine Discovery is a waterproof and durable kayak dry bag that is perfect for storing your gear.

Paddleboarding* Best Paddleboard: Naish Mana 12'6"
* Best Paddleboard Paddle: Werner SUP Carbon
* Best Paddleboard Leash: Leash Boss 10' Straight
* Best Paddleboard Life Jacket: O'Neill Reactor 2

The Naish Mana 12'6" is a stable and versatile paddleboard that is perfect for both recreational and touring paddling. The Werner SUP Carbon is a lightweight and efficient paddleboard paddle that is perfect for both recreational and racing paddling. The Leash Boss 10' Straight is a durable and reliable paddleboard leash that is perfect for keeping you connected to your board. The O'Neill Reactor 2 is a comfortable and well-fitting paddleboard life jacket that is perfect for keeping you safe on the water.

Running* Best Running Shoes: Altra Lone Peak 2.5
* Best Running Hydration Pack: Salomon S-Lab Sense Hydro 5 Set
* Best Running Gaiters: Dirty Girl Gaiters
* Best Running Headlamp: Petzl Tikka RXP

The Altra Lone Peak 2.5 are lightweight and comfortable running shoes that are perfect for both trail running and road running. The Salomon S-Lab Sense Hydro 5 Set is a lightweight and comfortable running hydration pack that is perfect for carrying water, snacks, and other essentials. The Dirty Girl Gaiters are lightweight and durable running gaiters that are perfect for keeping dirt and debris out of your shoes. The Petzl Tikka RXP is a lightweight and bright running headlamp that is perfect for running in the dark.

Skiing* Best Skis: DPS Wailer 112 RP
* Best Snowboard: Burton Custom
* Best Ski Boots: Salomon QST Pro 110
* Best Snowboard Boots: Vans Aura Pro

The DPS Wailer 112 RP are high-performance skis that are perfect for both on-piste and off-piste skiing. The Burton Custom is a versatile snowboard that is perfect for both park riding and freeriding. The Salomon QST Pro 110 are comfortable and supportive ski boots that are perfect for both recreational and expert skiers. The Vans Aura Pro are comfortable and durable snowboard boots that are perfect for both recreational and expert snowboarders.

Snowshoeing* Best Snowshoes: MSR Lightning Ascent
* Best Snowshoe Poles: Leki Sherpa Lite
* Best Snowshoe Gaiters: Tubbs Gaiters

The MSR Lightning Ascent are lightweight and efficient snowshoes that are perfect for both recreational and backpacking snowshoeing. The Leki Sherpa Lite are lightweight and durable snowshoe poles that are perfect for both recreational and expert snowshoers. The Tubbs Gaiters are lightweight and durable snowshoe gaiters that are perfect for keeping snow out of your boots.

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