Equipment Guides

Everything your kid needs.
Nothing they don't.

Honest gear guides for youth sports parents — with honest price ranges, pro tips, and direct links to trusted retailers so you can buy confidently the first time.

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Soccer

Everything your young player needs from first practice to game day.

15

items covered

8

must-haves

$64 – $185

est. total

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Basketball

Court-ready gear for youth players from first layup to game night.

13

items covered

6

must-haves

$75 – $225

est. total

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Baseball

From tee ball to travel ball — gear up right for every level.

16

items covered

7

must-haves

$100 – $350

est. total

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Softball

From rec league to travel ball — gear up right for slowpitch and fastpitch.

16

items covered

6

must-haves

$85 – $300

est. total

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Football

Tackle or flag — here's a complete gear guide for youth football players.

11

items covered

7

must-haves

$150 – $500 (tackle) · $30 – $80 (flag)

est. total

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Volleyball

Everything your young player needs from first serve to game night.

11

items covered

5

must-haves

$55 – $180

est. total

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Hockey

The most gear-intensive youth sport — here's exactly what you need and what to skip.

13

items covered

13

must-haves

$300 – $900

est. total

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Golf

Everything a junior golfer needs from first lesson to first tournament.

11

items covered

6

must-haves

$120 – $420

est. total

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Field Hockey

Everything your young field hockey player needs from first practice to tournament day.

9

items covered

7

must-haves

$80 – $250

est. total

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Flag Football

Lightweight, no-contact gear for the fastest-growing youth sport in America.

8

items covered

4

must-haves

$30 – $100

est. total

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Rugby

A complete gear guide for youth rugby players — from first scrum to tournament weekend.

9

items covered

5

must-haves

$80 – $250

est. total

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Cricket

Complete equipment guide for young cricket players — from batting to fielding.

10

items covered

7

must-haves

$100 – $350

est. total

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Mixed Martial Arts

Gi, gloves, mouthguards, and more — gear guides for every discipline we cover.

6

disciplines

Free

no account needed

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Lacrosse

One of the most gear-intensive youth sports — here's what you actually need.

12

items covered

10

must-haves

$175 – $550

est. total

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Our Approach

How we put these guides together

League-verified requirements

Every must-have item is something youth leagues actually require or enforce. No filler.

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Realistic price ranges

Prices reflect entry-level to mid-range options at major retailers — not the cheapest junk or the most expensive pros gear.

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Multiple vendor options

Every item links to Amazon, Dick's, Walmart, and Target so you can compare and choose where to buy.