Best of 2015

Best of 2015: Instagram

A look back at our best Instagram photos of 2015 — which captured everything from hiking in Patagonia to surfing the greens on a Golfboard.

By Gear Patrol
Staff Pick: Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie

Because it’s the perfect middle layer.

By Patrick Lapera
Staff Pick: APL TechLoom Pro Running Sneaker

Because these sneakers make running less awful, and they look great.

By Caitlyn Shaw
Best of 2015: Profiles and Interviews
A look back at the those people, places, sports and companies our wr…
By Gear Patrol
Best of 2015: Gear Writing
A look back at the best our gear reviewers wrote over the course of …
By Chris Wright
Dec 31, 2015
Staff Pick: 2016 Dodge Challenger Hellcat

Because it is without a reasonable doubt the most insane thing I’ve ever driven.

By Andrew Connor
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Dec 31, 2015
Staff Pick: Fallout 4
Because nothing beats waking up on a lazy Sunday and killing an hour or two exploring downtown, post-apocalyptic Boston, with no object…
By J. Travis Smith
Dec 30, 2015
The 15 Best Books of 2015

The books — memoir, fiction, poetry, short stories — that represent the creative crop of 2015.

By J. Travis Smith
Dec 30, 2015
Best of 2015: Photography
A look back at the best of GP’s photography over 2015 — from the beauty of mis-exposed film in the Swiss Alps to stunning images of the…
By Chris Wright
Dec 30, 2015
Staff Pick: Kawasaki H2

Because it redefines speed.

By Bryan Campbell
Dec 30, 2015
Staff Pick: Wraith Fabrication Paycheck

Because it’s an urban workhorse (even though it was designed for cyclocross).

By Jack Seemer
Dec 29, 2015
Best of 2015: Technology
A look back at the best our tech writers spun up over the course of 2015 — from testing the best electric car in the world to a 10-play…
By Chris Wright
Dec 29, 2015
Best of 2015: Buying Guides
A look back at the best buying guides of 2015 — from to camera film to pomades to engagement rings — that told just as much about the b…
By Gear Patrol
Dec 29, 2015
Staff Pick: The Davek Solo Umbrella

Because it fits in any bag I own, it’s got one-button functionality, it’s windproof and it’s lifetime guaranteed.

By Jeremy Berger
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Dec 28, 2015
The 15 Best Albums of 2015

GP’s favorite albums released in the past 12 months.

By Jack Seemer
Dec 28, 2015
Best of 2015: Longform Storytelling
A look back at those deep dives on everything from the eroding of a beach town’s social structure, the making of a low-budget action mo…
By Gear Patrol