Gear Patrol’s editors test and review thousands of products every year to recommend the best gear in every category. Though many products carry price tags that reflect their superlative design and function, there are just as many that offer incredible value for affordable prices. So if you’re looking for great gear that won’t break the bank, keep reading to check out the 100 products we love for less than $100.
Outdoors
Along with keeping your coffee piping hot for hours at a time, this extremely durable mug also comes with a leakproof lid.
With a 30+ UPF rating, soft cotton blend fabric and perfectly placed pockets, this shirt can protect you from the sun and looks great.
With comfortable cushioning for all-day wear and plenty of internal storage compartments, this might become your favorite outdoor pack, period.
These cozy and cushiony hiking socks will last you a lifetime — and they come with a simple, no-nonsense warranty to back up that claim.
These polarized, 100% UV-protective, bio-based sunglasses were built specifically with outdoor adventure in mind.
Lightweight, comfortable, durable hiking shorts with integrated storage from a time-tested, reputable brand? Sign us up.
With their secure straps, comfortable footbed and lightness (20 percent lighter than previous versions), it's easy to see why these hiking sandals shine.
Throw these touchscreen gloves in your pack while hiking in cold or unpredictable weather, and you'll be covered (literally) in most situations.
Thousand used eight years of feedback to create this helmet with its hybrid head form that can fit a wide range of head shapes comfortably.
One of the most compact bike locks you can buy, this offering from Otto is still incredibly secure.
This super-durable bike bottle fits any standard cage, offers double-wall insulation and looks spectacular.
The Sleuth is a dependable, comfortable flat mountain bike shoe that delivers just what it promises: no-nonsense performance.
Surprisingly lightweight, with more coverage than the average road helmet, the Altis feels right at home both on-road and off.
This impressive multi-tool boasts 12+ functions, Leatherman's groundbreaking FREE magnetic tech and so much more — all while taking up about the same amount of room as a pocket knife.
With its brilliant balance between materials and price, CRKT's Pilar III is an achievement in EDC excellence — and it's the best daily knife for most people.
With its pocket-knife-sized silhouette, signature Center-Drive driver attachment and numerous other functions, this is a multi-tool you can carry almost anywhere and everywhere.
This is one of the best manual pocket knife sharpeners on the market, thanks to its multiple sharpening and honing surfaces.
Considering how reliable and durable this fixed-blade knife is, it's hard to believe it's also so affordable.
Balancing style and substance (and adding a handy bottle opener), TJB's Mehlville is a great example of how to do a keychain carabiner right.
Bike commuting is a unique challenge that requires unique solutions — this multi-tool has you covered whenever you're tooling around on two wheels.
This Dewalt offering — with its grippy ergonomic handle and integrated carabiner — proves not all utility knives are created equal.
Offering plenty of brightness, versatile lighting modes and a 40-hour battery, this might be the last headlamp you'll ever want to buy.
At 7.2 ounces, this teeny-tiny overnight first aid kit comes with almost everything you'd need for first aid in the wild.
Impressive battery life, a quick charge time and an efficient crowned bezel make this the utilitarian, tough-as-nails option you need in almost any scenario.
Tech
With its USB-C charging, MagSafe compatibility, thin silhouette and a high-capacity battery, we actually like this better than Apple's offerings.
This Mophie Magsafe car charger is one of the few that Apple actually sells. It's highly adjustable and can actually charge your iPhone while holding it in place.
Otterbox's Defender Series strikes a fine balance between protection and bulk, but it still doesn't feel huge and there are a bunch of colors available.
This case is perfect for those who want to add a little protection to their iPhone without adding any real bulk.
Don't be dismissive of Amazon's modestly priced Echo Buds — they sound better than you might think and come with built-in Alexa.
Anker's Soundcore Space Ones are probably as close as you can get to "flagship quality" ANC headphones under $100.
Nothing's Ear (Stick) boast a transparent design, a lipstick-shaped charging case that twists open and close and a fit and format similar to Apple's AirPods Pro.
This Bluetooth speaker is incredibly compact, offers true 360-degree sound and is shockingly rugged.
With its small silhouette, physical power button and compatibility with most smart systems, this Wemo offering has everything you could want in a smart plug.
Though expensive, Philips Hue light bulbs offer unrivaled customization and superb (dimmable) brightness. Plus, they're compatible with most smart ecosystems.
Google's second-generation Nest Hub makes an excellent smart alarm clock with its relatively big and bright display and a built-in radar sensor that can actually track your quality of sleep.
This security cam comes with most of the features you'd want from such a device: 24/7 recording, two-way talk, night vision and more.
The Logitech Brio 500 is our favorite external webcam, as it’s easy to set up and use, delivers a good high-def picture and so much more.
Style
Made from organic cotton, this shirt is loosely knit for an airy feel which goes well with its relaxed silhouette.
RELATED: Best T-Shirts
Richer Poorer’s sweats look like a successful vintage score — like super soft, worn-in sweatpants colleges would assign to student athletes.
RELATED: Best Sweatpants
These button-fly, straight-leg jeans work as well with a pair sneakers as they do boots.
RELATED: Best Jeans
Outerknown’s Sur Sweatshirt has a hemp and organic blend terry fabric that make it a hefty-yet-soft option.
RELATED: Best Crewneck Sweatshirts
Built with an elasticated cuff and arch, these socks also have a padded footbed for added comfort.
RELATED: Best Everyday Socks
This beanie's perfectly proportioned, made in Portugal with Italian superfine merino wool for a silky touch and comes in every color you could conceivably want.
RELATED: Best Beanies
Converse named its rubber-soled, high-top basketball sneaker the All-Star in 1920 and more than a century later, people still wear it.
RELATED: Best Classic Sneakers
Overland's Clyde slippers are made from Australian merino sheepskin in a classic mule shape, which means there's no heel.
RELATED: Best Slippers
This denim jacket is great overtop base layers, just beware the body runs slightly slim if you intend to button it all the way up.
RELATED: Best Denim Jackets
Uniqlo’s Ultra Light Down Jacket is indispensable to have on hand, even though it lacks some of the fit and finish of (much) more expensive competitors.
RELATED: Best Puffer Jackets
This thin leather wallet has a big slot for up to eight cards, a tinier one for cash and a pull tab to make getting both out a bit easier.
RELATED: Best Wallets
Moment's Fanny Sling has compartmentalized pockets for a phone, your keys, wallet and even a camera.
RELATED: Best Crossbody Bags
Originally made to haul loads of ice, this is the perfect tote for everyday use.
RELATED: Best Tote Bags
Billykirk's Toiletry Bag is constructed from a water-resistant waxed canvas exterior, water-resistant nylon lining and a durable, full-grain leather bottom.
RELATED: Best Dopp Kits
Available in three different sizes (245, 505 and 885 cubic inches), these cubes are made from lightweight yet durable 210d Hitra Robic nylon and feature YKK zippers.
RELATED: Best Packing Cubes
This handcrafted, Swiss-made comb by Baxter of California is designed for styling, trimming and detangling straight or fine hair.
RELATED: Best Combs
Wahl's bear trimmer is housed in a durable stainless steel shell and utilizes rechargeable Lithium Ion 2.0 technology that can provide six hours of trimming on one charge.
RELATED: Best Beard Trimmers
Oars + Alps' Hydrating Shampoo is free from everything that could damage your hair — such as, sulfates — and infused with natural extracts like kelp and algae.
RELATED: Best Shampoo
The Forte Series pomade offers serious hold without the greasy, shiny look of most other pomades.
RELATED: Best Pomade
Kiehl's longstanding best-seller, Lip Balm #1, features a formula comprising squalane, aloe vera and vitamin E.
RELATED: Best Lip Balm
Helmm's customizable deodorant comes in four colors, four scents and three different formulas.
RELATED: Best Deodorant
This durable copper-shelled shaver delivers nick-free neckline and stubble cleanups with maximum speed and precision.
RELATED: Best Electric Shavers
With an avocado- and apricot-oil base, Baxter’s blend gives a healthy shine while it softens the skin and hair with squalane.
RELATED: Best Beard Oils
Hum's main selling point is that it's compatible with an app that can track your brushing in real time.
RELATED: Best Electric Toothbrushes
Bathing Culture created an organic, biodegradable formula that feels (and smells) more refreshing than it does intense.
RELATED: Best Body Wash
This option from Oars + Alps employs aloe, coconut and olive oils to restore the skin's natural moisture.
RELATED: Best Shaving Cream
The Leaf razor can shave your head and pivot to all of the contours — not to mention a stellar face shave.
RELATED: Best Razors
Fitness
"Non-Slip" custom-engineered palm pads help ensure a better grip.
RELATED: The Best Weightlifting Gloves
Keep your smartphone, keys and other gear well secured during your run.
RELATED: The Best Running Belts
A locking lid and insulated steel body put this bottle a cut above.
RELATED: The Best Shaker Bottles
This GPS enhancer clips easily to your clothes and is impressively accurate.
RELATED: The Best GPS Watches
This daily gel can deliver better focus, energy rejuvenation and more.
RELATED: The Best Hydration Alternatives
This is one greens powder that doesn’t taste like grass.
RELATED: The Best Mushroom Coffees
A pre-, pro- and postbiotic makeup offers plenty of gut-boosting potential.
RELATED: The Best Vitamin C Serums
Bonus points for the inclusion of citrulline malate, which may help improve circulation.
RELATED: The Best BCAA Powders
This CBD tincture takes extracts from the entire hemp plant for full-spectrum benefits.
RELATED: The Best Alternative Supplements
Derived from Creapure, one of the most widely-studied forms of creatine.
RELATED: The Best Creatine Supplements
This impressive vegan protein powder is designed for quicker absorption.
RELATED: The Best Vegan Protein Powders
This powder is especially effective at delivering sustained energy and focus.
RELATED: The Best Pre-Workouts
Boost your hair and joint health on the go with these single-serve gel packets.
RELATED: The Best Collagen Peptides
No animals were harmed in the making of this whey protein powder.
RELATED: The Best Protein Powders
The mountable Vertiball is ideal for targeting scapular and back knots.
RELATED: The Best Red Light Therapy Devices
This handheld design puts muscle-relieving power in your palms.
RELATED: The Best Fitness Recovery Gear
The contoured design allows you to pinpoint smaller and larger muscles at once.
RELATED: The Best Foam Rollers
At just 1.5 pounds, this budget-friendly massage gun is highly maneuverable.
RELATED: The Best Massage Guns
Raised footbed nodes help promote better blood flow to your tired feet post-training.
RELATED: The Best Slides
Cozy Lycra fiber and a snug fit around the arch make for a secure fit.
RELATED: The Best Socks
These versatile shorts handle everything from yoga to deadlifts.
RELATED: The Best Gym Shorts
A Polygiene treatment helps keep these shorts from getting too funky.
RELATED: The Best Running Shorts
The highly breathable material allows sweat vapors to escape more easily.
RELATED: The Best Workout Shirts
Protect your head from harmful rays with this hat's UPF+50 sun protection.
RELATED: The Best Running Hats
Home
38 different settings can grind everything from fine espresso to coarse cold brew.
RELATED: The Best Coffee Grinders
This blade mixes Japanese thinness with the balance of a Western knife.
RELATED: The Best Chef's Knives
This pillow's non-toxic gel-infused memory foam filling is completely adjustable.
RELATED: The Best Pillows
This soft, cozy and warm blanket is equally at home on your bed or couch.
RELATED: The Best Chunky Knit Blankets
This unique shape is designed specifically to align the spine of side sleepers.
RELATED: The Best Cooling Pillows
This sweet and spicy concoction will make your home smell amazing.
RELATED: The Best Room Sprays
Cuts through grease while being cruelty-free, biodegradable and non-toxic.
RELATED: The Best Natural Cleaning Products
Protect your patio furniture from all kinds of inclement weather.
RELATED: The Best Outdoor Furniture Covers
Fill your entire room with warm air using this efficient heater.
RELATED: The Best Space Heaters
Take warmth wherever you go with this small and easy-to-carry device.
RELATED: The Best Patio Heaters
You can use it as a bar cart, a spice rack or a bathroom caddy.
RELATED: The Best Things to Buy from Ikea