Ryan Brower
Senior Gear and Reviews Editor
Ryan Brower is the Senior Gear and Reviews Editor at Men’s Health, where he tests the best products in outdoor gear, tech, running shoes, and more. He has written about the outdoors for nearly two decades and was previously the Managing Editor, Content Performance at Gear Patrol. He holds a B.A. in Sport Management and is a Certified Beer Server, having previously covered the craft beer industry. Ryan currently lives on the water in New Jersey with his wife and their dog.
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Latest from Ryan Brower
Need a Way to Store and Transport Your Outdoor Gear? This Is the Simple Solution.
Whether you’re camping, climbing, traveling, or more.
Huckberry's Labor Day Sale Is Full of Our Favorite Outdoor Gear
Including the biggest deal we’ve seen on the latest Hoka Speedgoat shoe.
50 Gift Ideas Your Wife Will Love Any Time of Year
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The 11 Best Backpacks for Men Who Commute, Lift, Travel, and Do It All
Top options from Fjällräven, Bellroy, Yeti, and more.
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You can still save big on some of Garmin’s highest-rated models.
The 8 Best Watch Bands for Working Out, Tested by Editors
An easy way to upgrade your smartwatch band to better suit your workouts.
10 Best Hiking Boots in 2026, According to Outdoor Gear Editors
We’ve tested dozens of boots, and Danner's Mountain 600 Leaf GTX came out on top.
Saatva Labor Day Sale 2026: Save Nearly $500 on Our All-Time Favorite Mattress
Men’s Health readers can get 20% off ahead of everyone else.
Amazon’s Secret Golf Section Features Editor-Tested Gear Nearly 60% Off for Labor Day
Shop brand names like TaylorMade, Adidas, Vice, and more.
The 12 Best Sling Bags for Men, Tested by Style and Gear Editors
See our top picks from brands like Topo Designs, Lululemon, and The North Face.
11 Best Hiking Shoes, According to Outdoor Gear Editors
We've tested over 50 hiking shoes over the past four years and found Oboz's Katabatic RT Low GTX to be the best.
The Best Patagonia Deals to Shop Now, From Summer Shorts to Fall Fleece
Summer shorts, fall fleece, and cold-weather jackets are up to 50 percent off.
