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Sports & Outdoor Gear

Reviews of outdoor and sports equipment brands: what independent testers found, real-world performance, warranty and returns, and what buyers report.

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Wearable exoskeletons

Powered hip and leg exoskeletons for hiking, walking and running, judged on independent tests, battery range, fit, returns and support.

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Screenshot of the Hypershell home page showing the X Series hip exoskeleton worn outdoors
Sports & Outdoor Gear
6.6/10

Hypershell Wearable exoskeletons

The best-known consumer exoskeleton brand, with hardware that reviewers genuinely like, but strict returns, a 1-year US warranty and poor customer-service feedback that you should weigh before spending $849 or more.

Brand reviewWearable exoskeletons$699 to $2,299Updated 10 Oct 2026
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Smart cycling helmets

Bicycle helmets with integrated lights, turn signals and crash alerts: safety ratings, weight, app features, warranty and independent reviews.

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Screenshot of the Unit 1 Aura Mips product page showing a black helmet with integrated lights, a Virginia Tech 5-star rating badge and a 4.7 star rating from 830 reviews
Sports & Outdoor Gear
7.7/10

Unit 1 Smart cycling helmets & lights

A smart-helmet maker whose Aura Mips has independent tests and a Virginia Tech 5-star rating, with a high price, a heavy build and an app that testers found fiddly.

Brand reviewSmart cycling helmetsFrom EUR 259.90Updated 14 Oct 2026