Every "complete home gym" bundle we've ever tested has the same problem: it gives you a little bit of everything and a lot of nothing you actually need. So we build modular instead — and we just expanded the lineup to make that easier.

The order we recommend building in:

1. Load tools first — this is your foundation. AlpineCore Sandbag Set, TrailGrip Kettlebell Set, IronPeak Adjustable Dumbbells, GraniteForge Weighted Vest, GlacierGrip Slam Ball. Pick one, master it, then add the next.

2. Grip & carry tools second — once you can move real load, build the grip and stability to carry it. HaulPeak Farmer's Walk Handles, StoneForge Macebell, IronOak Steel Clubbell Set, AnchorCore Landmine Attachment.

3. Conditioning finishers third — this is where garage gyms separate from globo gyms. PathBreaker Push/Pull Sled, TrailFlip Tire & Sledgehammer Kit, SummitEdge Battle Rope, VelocityCoil Weighted Speed Rope.

4. Recovery & accessories last — IronClad Weightlifting Belt, StormRidge Resistance Bands, CragHold Gymnastic Rings, PeakHang Pull-Up Bar, TundraRoll Foam Roller, GripLock Chalk Bucket, BoulderCore Ab Wheel, SwiftTrail Agility Ladder, SummitGrip Wrist Wraps.

Buying in that order means every piece you add expands what you can do with the pieces you already have — instead of collecting equipment that just sits in the corner.

We just launched 20 new products across all four categories above — full catalog is live now.

GARAGE20 gets new customers 20% off store-wide for their first month. One-time use, applies to anything in the shop.

Drop a comment if you want a build order recommendation based on your space/budget — happy to put together a specific plan.

Been building out garage gym gear for a while now and the #1 mistake I see: people buy adjustable dumbbells or cheap vinyl kettlebells thinking they're saving money, then replace them within a year because the mechanisms fail or the shells crack.

Two things that actually last if you're training at home or outdoors:

Sandbags — no moving parts, scales with you (just add filler), and forces your stabilizers to work overtime compared to a fixed barbell load. If you only buy one piece of equipment for full-body work, this is it.

Cast iron kettlebells — heavier per square inch than the vinyl-coated stuff, so you're not lugging around a giant ball of foam for 25lbs. Better for swings, cleans, and anything ballistic.

The pattern: buy fewer things, buy them heavy-duty, and stop replacing gear every 12 months. That's the whole philosophy behind what we're building at PeakForge — sandbags and kettlebells built to actually survive daily use, not just look good in a product photo.

Happy to answer questions if you're putting together a garage setup and not sure where to start.