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
Garmin’s Screenless Fitness Tracker Might Be the Most Interesting Wearable of the Summer
Plus, more of the best gear we’ve been testing lately.
This New Ultralight Camp Cookset Packs Down to Almost Nothing—Here’s How It Performed in the Wild
Breaking down the Sea to Summit XLite Collapsible 2L Pot Cookset.
Luno’s $500 Sleep System Turned My Subaru Into a Comfortable Campsite—But Is It Worth the Price?
A self-inflating bed some say is more comfortable than the one in their home.
'The Dink' Gives Pickleball the Movie Treatment—and Its Gear Choices Are Surprisingly Legit
From Selkirk paddles to court-ready shoes.
Golf's Final 2026 Major Winner Wore Spikeless Shoes. Here's Why That's a Big Deal.
Ryan Fox won The Open Championship wearing the Adidas Adizero ZG Spikeless Golf Shoes.
The 14 Best Mattresses of 2026, Tested by Our Editors
From Saatva to Avocado to Purple, we tested them all.
Is the New Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 3 Worth it? Here's What an Outdoor Writer Found.
This Gore-Tex low hiker brings grippy traction, springy cushioning, and all-terrain versatility.
The 10 Best Hiking Backpacks, Tested by Outdoor Gear Editors
We tested dozens of packs and found Osprey’s Kestrel LT 45 to be the best.
Tracksmith’s New Running Shoe Solves This One Travel Problem
The Eliot Ryder is a high-stack shoe that doesn’t have the silhouette of one.
The 2026 Men's Health Outdoor Awards
We spent the past year putting miles, sweat, and dirt on the latest outdoor gear to find the best of the best.
The 9 Best Tennis Rackets for Beginners, According to a Legendary Tennis Coach
Just in time for Wimbledon, our guide includes top picks from Wilson, Babolat, and Dunlop.
