COVID-19

Grab the Face Mask Many Formula 1 Teams Are Using
Mercedes, Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren have all been using cool-looking face masks. Here's where to find them.

The Best Lightweight and Breathable Face Masks
Breathe easy and stay cool with these options.

How to Prevent Foggy Glasses When You Wear a Face Mask
Foggy specs are super easy to prevent.

Now Is the Time to Reorder Your Favorite Face Masks
We never really stopped needing them. Take the time to restock your supply.
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How to Add Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card to Your iPhone
If you have an iPhone, you can store your COVID-19 vaccination card directly in the Wallet app. Here's how.
By Tucker Bowe

The Gear That Got Us Through the Pandemic
Staying home for a year wasn't easy. These are the gadgets, gizmos and devices that helped keep the Gear Patrol team sane.
By Tyler Duffy

These Adventure Vacations Are the Perfect Post-Pandemic Excursion
Sometimes you need something more exciting than sipping Mai Tais on the beach.
By Will Porter

16 Things You Need for Your First Post-Pandemic Vacation
It's been a year and odds are high that you are forgetting something. We're here to help.
By Will Porter


Uniqlo’s Wildly Popular Face Masks Just Got an Update (and New Colors)
These affordable masks are now even better.

Episode One of the GP Podcast is Now Live: Here’s What We Discussed
Join in as our host speaks with Gear Patrol's CEO and Deputy editor about what the past year meant for products, and what the next one holds.
By Gear Patrol

How COVID-19 Changed What We Buy
The pandemic turned the world upside down — not to mention our shopping lists. Here, 21 product predictions for life after COVID-19.
By Gear Patrol

14 Affordable Face Masks That Won’t Break the Bank
Personal protective equipment shouldn't cost a lot.
By Gerald Ortiz

Here Are Some of the Best Face Masks for Running and Biking
Check out the pros and cons of a bunch of innovative approaches from outdoors- and fitness-oriented brands.
By Tanner Bowden and Steve Mazzucchi

The Best Face Masks for Winter Adventures
There's more than one reason to cover your face on the slopes, and there's more than one way to do it, too.

The CDC Now Says Face Masks Protect Both You and Others. Here’s What We Know
Why face masks work, how to use them and where to get them — all the essential info.
By Gerald Ortiz

7 Places to Put on Your Travel Bucket List for When This Is All Over
After you binge-watch Wes Anderson's filmography on Amazon Prime, make plans to renew your passport.

The Best Face Masks to Wear Through the Fall
Flannel-lined, wool-laden and ready for the season.
By Gerald Ortiz

Can Neck Gaiters Really Be Just as Effective as Masks?
A University of Georgia study indicates that layers and material matter more than the shape of protective face coverings.