Matt is a life long outdoor enthusiast, dedicating the last decade of his life to climbing, skiing, and spending time in the backcountry. Hailing from the piedmont of North Carolina, he earned his Bachelor's in Anthropology from the University of North Carolina in Greensboro before driving to Yosemite, CA and has since never looked back. He is a long time freelance writer for Gearlab, having assessed over 250 products in 20 categories over the last 4 years to support his climbing pursuits and his volunteer position on Yosemite Search and Rescue. When it comes to tech in the outdoors, Matt enthusiastically embraces products that improve communication and safety, as well as apps and devices that can track and analyze fitness. He is currently settled into a Senior Editor position with Gearlab in the Reno-Tahoe area, where he can be found exploring the local cliffs and trails whenever he gets the chance.
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Matt Bento
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Best Razor for Men of 2023
Today's shaving marketplace is full of fancy products and fancier marketing campaigns that can make it difficult for...
Best Sound Bar of 2023
Tired of tinny TV speakers? We test the best soundbars so you can bring rich, immersive sound to your next movie...
Best Guitar Tuner of 2023
Playing in tune is priority number one for most guitar players. Our comparative review of 9 guitar tuners is here to...
Best Compost Bin of 2023
We've hands-on tested the best compost bins for your home available today. Months of collecting food scraps and...
Best Cordless Leaf Blower
Searching for a new cordless leaf blower to make clean up a bit easier? We bought the best blowers currently available...
Best Graters
On the hunt for a new grater? We've rounded up the best models and put them head to head to find the best tool for...
Best Gardening Shovel
Looking for a new shovel? Our testers have done all the dirty work for you, purchasing and testing 9 of the top models...
Best Running Armband
An armband to securely hold your phone can make your running or workout experience much more enjoyable. Our team of...
Top Pick
Apple AirPods Max Review
If you're looking to add some high-quality wireless headphones to your ecosystem of Apple devices, these headphones...
Best Buy
Craftsman V20 Weedwacker Review
For those who want to keep their yard beautiful on a budget, this string trimmer is great for delicate edge work, is...
Editors' Choice
Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II Review
With superior audio quality at all volumes, this speaker takes home our top accolades and is the best choice for the...
Editors' Choice
Bose Smart Soundbar 700 Review
This soundbar delivers a huge, immersive sound that impresses our testers with its richness and balance while...
Best Buy
Sony HT-S350 Review
This soundbar may not have many bells and whistles, but it has great performance where it counts. This is the...
Best Buy
Vizio V-Series 2.1 Home Theater Sound Bar V21-H8 Review
Dollar for dollar this soundbar delivers an awesome value thanks to its useful features set, easy setup, and...
Top Pick
Sonos Beam Review
Fans of the Sonos Ecosystem will find the Beam a welcome addition to their speaker arsenal, though it delivers a solid...
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