Cheatsheet: The Top Rated Sports And Outdoor Equipment For 2011

Here is our list of the top rated Sports and Outdoor Equipment of 2011. The review sources we consulted were: Bicycling Magazine, Road Bike Review, Bike Rumor, MTBR.com, Backpacker Magazine, Outdoor Magazine, REI customers, and Amazon buyers.

Cycling

• Best Road Bike: Scott CR1 Comp
• Best Women’s Road Bike: Specialized Ruby Elite Apex
• Best Budget Road Bike: Giant Defy 2
• Best Women’s Budget Road Bike: Trek Lexa
• Best Cruiser Bike: Electra Townie
• Best Mountain Bike: KHS XC 604
• Best Commuter Bike: Breezer Uptown 8
• Best Folding Bike: Dahon MU P8
• Greenest Bike: Trek Belleville
• Best Electric Bike: Kalkhoff Pro Connect Sport
• Best Bike Bag/Pannier: Topeak MTX Trunk Bag DXP
• Best Bike Lock: Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboutit Mini Bicycle U-Lock
• Best Bike Light: Cygolite Expilion 250
• Best Bike Computer: Cateye Strada Wireless
• Best Bike Helmet: Giro Stylus
• Best Bike Speaker: Soundshell Portable Bike Speaker
• Best Cycling Wear: Ibex Shak Jersey

Cycling With Kids

• Best Bike for Boys: Marin Hidden Canyon
• Best Bike for Girls: Diamondback Octane Jr. Girls’ Mountain Bike
• Best Trailer Bike: Wee-hoo i-Go Trailer Bike
• Best Bike Trailer: InStep Quick N EZ Bicycle Trailer
• Best Child Bike Seat: CoPilot Limo Bicycle Child Seat
• Best Bike Helmet For Kids: Bell Trigger Youth Bike Helmet
• Best Bike Helmet For Toddlers: Giro Me2 Bike Helmet

Camping & Hiking

• Best Tent: Big Agnes Copper Spur
• Best Family Tent: Columbia Cougar Flats II Family Tent
• Best Backpacking Tent: Nemo Losi 3 Person Tent
• Best Hiking Backpack: Gregory Baltoro 75
• Best Hiking Backpack for Women: Gregory Deva 70
• Best Day Pack: Osprey Hornet 46
• Best Camping Stove: Soto Micro Regulator Stove
• Best Headlamp: Petzl Tikka Plus
• Best Flashlight: Fenix TK11
• Best Sleeping Bag: Marmot Plasma
• Best Kids’ Sleeping Bag: The North Face Tigger
• Best Hiking Boots: La Sportiva Eco GTX Boot
• Best Women’s Hiking Boots: Asolo Stynger GTX
• Best Binoculars: Nikon ProStaff Waterproof Binocular

Running

• Best Running Shoe: Brooks Adrenaline GTS 11
• Best Running Shoe for Women: Brooks Glycerin 8
• Best Trail Running Shoe: Montrail Rockridge
• Best Pedometer: Omron Go Smart Pocket Pedometer

Sport Gadgets

• Best Earphones for Sports: Etymotic hf5
• Best Waterproof Headphones: H2O Audio Surge
• Best Portable GPS: Delorme Earthmate PN-60 GPS Navigator
• Best Hydration Pack: Camelbak Mule
• Best Sports Watch: Citizen Eco Drive Sport
• Best Water Bottle: Eco Vessel Stainless Steel Water Bottle
• Best Outerwear: The North Face Venture Jacket
• Best 2-Way Radio: Midland GXT1000VP4 50-Channel Waterproof Two-Way Radio