:root{--bg:#f6f8fc;--surface:#fff;--text:#13233a;--muted:#64748b;--line:#e4e9f1;--blue:#2563eb;--blue2:#0f3c9f;--green:#0f9f6e;--gold:#f4b740;--shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(17,38,75,.08);--radius:20px;--max:1180px}*{box-sizing:border-box}body{margin:0;font-family:Inter,ui-sans-serif,system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",sans-serif;background:var(--bg);color:var(--text);line-height:1.65}a{color:var(--blue2);text-decoration:none}img{max-width:100%;height:auto}.container{width:min(var(--max),calc(100% - 36px));margin:auto}.site-header{background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);position:sticky;top:0;z-index:30;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);backdrop-filter:blur(12px)}.nav-wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:28px;min-height:72px}.brand{font-weight:900;letter-spacing:-.04em;color:#102242;white-space:nowrap}.brand span{color:var(--blue)}.main-nav{display:flex;gap:22px;flex:1}.main-nav 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h3{color:var(--green)}.cons h3{color:#b42318}.compare-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse}.compare-table th,.compare-table td{border:1px solid var(--line);padding:14px;vertical-align:top}.rank-card{padding:26px;margin:18px 0}.rank-number{font-size:2rem;font-weight:950;color:var(--blue)}.faq-item{border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding:16px 0}.faq-item summary{cursor:pointer;font-weight:850}.empty{padding:28px;border:1px dashed #cfd8e8;border-radius:16px;color:var(--muted)}.site-footer{background:#0f1f38;color:#dbe6f6;padding:52px 0 20px;margin-top:70px}.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:34px}.site-footer a{display:block;color:#b9c8df;margin:8px 0}.site-footer h3{color:#fff}.footer-brand{color:#fff}.copyright{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);padding-top:18px;margin-top:30px;font-size:.9rem;color:#93a4bd}.admin-bar{background:#09172b;color:#fff;padding:10px}.form-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}.form-group{margin-bottom:16px}.form-group label{display:block;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:6px}textarea.form-control{width:100%;min-height:140px}input.form-control,select.form-control{width:100%}.notice{padding:14px 16px;border-radius:12px;background:#eaf8f2;color:#0a6e50;margin:16px 0}.notice.error{background:#fff0f0;color:#a61b1b}@media(max-width:900px){.main-nav{display:none}.header-search{display:none}.hero-grid,.content-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr}.sidebar{position:static}.grid,.grid.four,.pricing-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}@media(max-width:600px){.container{width:min(100% - 24px,var(--max))}.hero{padding:58px 0}.grid,.grid.four,.pricing-grid,.pros-cons,.footer-grid,.form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}.article{padding:22px}.nav-wrap{min-height:62px}.search-hero{flex-direction:column}.btn{width:100%}}

/* V2.1 enhancements */
.page-title{font-size:clamp(2.5rem,5vw,4rem);margin:.15em 0 .3em}.page-updated,.review-meta{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem}.review-meta{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:12px}.card-badges{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}.card-meta{font-size:.9rem;color:#475569!important}.inline-cta,.bottom-cta{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:22px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:22px;margin:26px 0;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f7faff,#fff)}.inline-cta span{display:block;color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;margin-top:4px}.bottom-cta{margin-top:42px;padding:28px}.bottom-cta h2{margin:4px 0 8px}.bottom-cta p{margin:0}.link-list{display:grid;gap:10px}.link-list>a{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;background:#fff;font-weight:800}.methodology{margin-top:26px}.category-picks{margin-top:44px}.hub-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:28px;margin-top:54px}.stack-cards{display:grid;gap:14px}.card.compact{padding:18px}.category-faq{margin-top:54px}.comparison-actions{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:24px}
@media(max-width:900px){.hub-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.inline-cta,.bottom-cta{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column}.inline-cta .btn,.bottom-cta .btn{width:100%}}


/* V2.2 security + conversion refinements */
.comparison-top-actions{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px;margin:28px 0}
.comparison-action-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:20px;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.comparison-action-card>strong{display:block;font-size:1.15rem;margin-bottom:6px}
.comparison-action-card>span{display:block;color:var(--muted)}
.comparison-actions>div{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.hp-field{position:absolute!important;left:-9999px!important;width:1px!important;height:1px!important;overflow:hidden!important}
.research-sources{border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin-top:34px;padding-top:18px}
.research-sources a{word-break:break-word}
@media(max-width:760px){.comparison-top-actions{grid-template-columns:1fr}.comparison-actions>div{width:100%}.comparison-actions .btn{width:100%}}


/* ============================================================
   QUICK DECISION - COMPARISONS
   ============================================================ */

.quick-decision {
    margin: 42px 0 48px;
    padding: 30px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    border-radius: 22px;
}

.quick-decision-header {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.quick-decision-header h2 {
    margin: 5px 0 8px;
    font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 36px);
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.quick-decision-header p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #64748b;
}

.quick-decision-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 18px;
}

.quick-decision-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 26px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 18px;
}

.quick-decision-card h3 {
    margin: 8px 0 12px;
    font-size: 21px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.quick-decision-card p {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.quick-decision-winner {
    border: 2px solid #2563eb;
}

.winner-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    background: #2563eb;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
}

.decision-label {
    color: #2563eb;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
}

.quick-verdict {
    margin-top: 20px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    background: #fff;
    border-left: 4px solid #2563eb;
    border-radius: 10px;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {

    .quick-decision {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .quick-decision-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

}

/* ============================================================
   COMPARISON HERO
   ============================================================ */

.comparison-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns:
        minmax(0, 1.65fr)
        minmax(300px, .75fr);
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.comparison-hero-content {
    min-width: 0;
}

.comparison-hero-decision {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #dfe6ef;
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 26px;
    box-shadow:
        0 12px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, .08);
}

.decision-mini-label {
    color: #2563eb;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.decision-mini-winner {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #2563eb;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.comparison-hero-decision h2 {
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.comparison-hero-decision > p {
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.mini-choice {
    padding: 14px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
}

.mini-choice strong {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    color: #0f172a;
}

.mini-choice span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: #64748b;
}

.hero-decision-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 9px;
    margin-top: 18px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .comparison-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .comparison-hero-decision {
        padding: 22px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {

    .hero-decision-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
}


/* ============================================================
   COMPARISON HERO - V2.3
   ============================================================ */

.comparison-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.65fr) minmax(300px, .75fr);
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.comparison-hero-content {
    min-width: 0;
}

.comparison-hero-decision {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #dfe6ef;
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 26px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, .08);
}

.decision-mini-label {
    color: #2563eb;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.decision-mini-winner {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #2563eb;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.comparison-hero-decision h2 {
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.comparison-hero-decision > p {
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.mini-choice {
    padding: 14px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
}

.mini-choice strong {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    color: #0f172a;
}

.mini-choice span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: #64748b;
}

.hero-decision-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 9px;
    margin-top: 18px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .comparison-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .comparison-hero-decision {
        padding: 22px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .hero-decision-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
}



/* ============================================================
   RANKING HERO - V2.4
   ============================================================ */

.ranking-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.7fr) minmax(310px, .72fr);
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.ranking-hero-content {
    min-width: 0;
}

.ranking-top-pick {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #dfe6ef;
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 26px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, .08);
}

.ranking-top-label {
    color: #2563eb;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ranking-top-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: #eaf1ff;
    color: #174fbf;
    font-size: 11px;
    line-height: 1;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
}

.ranking-top-pick h2 {
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    font-size: 30px;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.ranking-top-pick > p {
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.ranking-top-reasons {
    margin-top: 18px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
}

.ranking-top-reasons strong {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 9px;
    color: #0f172a;
}

.ranking-top-reasons ul {
    margin: 0;
    padding-left: 20px;
    color: #475569;
}

.ranking-top-reasons li {
    margin: 6px 0;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.ranking-top-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 9px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.ranking-top-disclosure {
    margin: 12px 0 0 !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .ranking-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .ranking-top-pick {
        padding: 22px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {

    .ranking-top-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
}



/* ============================================================
   GEAR / PRODUCT RANKINGS — V1
   ============================================================ */

.gear-section{padding-top:36px}
.gear-hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.65fr) minmax(310px,.75fr);gap:48px;align-items:center;margin:20px 0 34px}
.gear-top-pick{background:#fff;border:1px solid #dfe6ef;border-radius:22px;padding:26px;box-shadow:0 12px 35px rgba(15,23,42,.08)}
.gear-top-label{color:#2563eb;font-size:12px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.12em;margin-bottom:10px}
.gear-top-badge{display:inline-block;background:#eaf1ff;color:#174fbf;border-radius:999px;padding:6px 10px;font-size:11px;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:12px}
.gear-top-pick h2{font-size:30px;margin:0 0 10px}
.gear-top-pick>p{color:#475569;line-height:1.6}
.gear-best-for{border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:14px 0;margin:16px 0}
.gear-best-for span{display:block;font-size:11px;color:#64748b;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.08em}
.gear-best-for strong{display:block;margin-top:5px;color:#0f172a;line-height:1.35}
.gear-mini-list{padding-left:20px;color:#475569}
.gear-mini-list li{margin:6px 0}
.gear-amazon-btn{margin-top:10px}
.gear-disabled-btn{display:inline-flex;opacity:.65;cursor:not-allowed;margin-top:10px}
.gear-disclosure{font-size:12px!important;color:#64748b!important;margin:10px 0 0!important}
.gear-methodology{margin-bottom:38px}
.gear-quick-section,.gear-table-section{margin:42px 0}
.gear-quick-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px}
.gear-quick-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:18px;padding:20px;position:relative}
.gear-rank{font-size:12px;font-weight:900;color:#2563eb;margin-bottom:10px}
.gear-quick-card h3{margin:10px 0 8px;font-size:19px}
.gear-quick-card p{margin:0;color:#64748b;line-height:1.5}
.gear-table-wrap{padding:0!important;overflow:auto}
.gear-compare-table{min-width:820px}
.gear-ranking-list{display:grid;gap:22px;margin:42px 0}
.gear-product-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid #dfe6ef;border-radius:22px;padding:28px;box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(15,23,42,.05)}
.gear-product-head{display:flex;gap:18px;align-items:flex-start;margin-bottom:18px}
.gear-product-number{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:12px;background:#eff6ff;color:#2563eb;font-weight:900;flex:0 0 auto}
.gear-product-head h2{margin:8px 0 3px;font-size:28px}
.gear-product-brand{margin:0;color:#64748b}
.gear-product-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.6fr) minmax(260px,.65fr);gap:30px}
.gear-product-summary{font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;color:#334155}
.gear-pros,.gear-cons{padding-left:20px}
.gear-pros li,.gear-cons li{margin:7px 0;line-height:1.5}
.gear-product-side{background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:16px;padding:20px;align-self:start}
.gear-verdict p{margin:8px 0 16px;line-height:1.6;color:#475569}
.gear-editorial{margin-top:48px}
.gear-affiliate-note{margin:40px 0 8px;padding:18px 20px;background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:14px}
.gear-affiliate-note p{margin:6px 0 0;color:#64748b;line-height:1.6}

@media(max-width:980px){
    .gear-hero-grid,.gear-product-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .gear-quick-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
}
@media(max-width:600px){
    .gear-quick-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .gear-product-card{padding:20px}
    .gear-product-head h2{font-size:23px}
    .gear-amazon-btn,.gear-product-side .btn{width:100%;text-align:center}
}


/* ============================================================
   GEAR / PRODUCT RANKINGS — V1
   ============================================================ */

.gear-section{padding-top:36px}

.gear-hero-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.65fr) minmax(310px,.75fr);
    gap:48px;
    align-items:center;
    margin:20px 0 34px
}

.gear-top-pick{
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #dfe6ef;
    border-radius:22px;
    padding:26px;
    box-shadow:0 12px 35px rgba(15,23,42,.08)
}

.gear-top-label{
    color:#2563eb;
    font-size:12px;
    font-weight:800;
    letter-spacing:.12em;
    margin-bottom:10px
}

.gear-top-badge{
    display:inline-block;
    background:#eaf1ff;
    color:#174fbf;
    border-radius:999px;
    padding:6px 10px;
    font-size:11px;
    font-weight:800;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    margin-bottom:12px
}

.gear-top-pick h2{
    font-size:30px;
    margin:0 0 10px
}

.gear-top-pick>p{
    color:#475569;
    line-height:1.6
}

.gear-best-for{
    border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;
    border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;
    padding:14px 0;
    margin:16px 0
}

.gear-best-for span{
    display:block;
    font-size:11px;
    color:#64748b;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    font-weight:800;
    letter-spacing:.08em
}

.gear-best-for strong{
    display:block;
    margin-top:5px;
    color:#0f172a;
    line-height:1.35
}

.gear-mini-list{
    padding-left:20px;
    color:#475569
}

.gear-mini-list li{
    margin:6px 0
}

.gear-amazon-btn{
    margin-top:10px
}

.gear-disabled-btn{
    display:inline-flex;
    opacity:.65;
    cursor:not-allowed;
    margin-top:10px
}

.gear-disclosure{
    font-size:12px!important;
    color:#64748b!important;
    margin:10px 0 0!important
}

.gear-methodology{
    margin-bottom:38px
}

.gear-quick-section,
.gear-table-section{
    margin:42px 0
}

.gear-quick-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));
    gap:16px
}

.gear-quick-card{
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:20px;
    position:relative
}

.gear-rank{
    font-size:12px;
    font-weight:900;
    color:#2563eb;
    margin-bottom:10px
}

.gear-quick-card h3{
    margin:10px 0 8px;
    font-size:19px
}

.gear-quick-card p{
    margin:0;
    color:#64748b;
    line-height:1.5
}

.gear-table-wrap{
    padding:0!important;
    overflow:auto
}

.gear-compare-table{
    min-width:820px
}

.gear-ranking-list{
    display:grid;
    gap:22px;
    margin:42px 0
}

.gear-product-card{
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #dfe6ef;
    border-radius:22px;
    padding:28px;
    box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(15,23,42,.05)
}

.gear-product-head{
    display:flex;
    gap:18px;
    align-items:flex-start;
    margin-bottom:18px
}

.gear-product-number{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    width:42px;
    height:42px;
    border-radius:12px;
    background:#eff6ff;
    color:#2563eb;
    font-weight:900;
    flex:0 0 auto
}

.gear-product-head h2{
    margin:8px 0 3px;
    font-size:28px
}

.gear-product-brand{
    margin:0;
    color:#64748b
}

.gear-product-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.6fr) minmax(260px,.65fr);
    gap:30px
}

.gear-product-summary{
    font-size:17px;
    line-height:1.7;
    color:#334155
}

.gear-pros,
.gear-cons{
    padding-left:20px
}

.gear-pros li,
.gear-cons li{
    margin:7px 0;
    line-height:1.5
}

.gear-product-side{
    background:#f8fafc;
    border:1px solid #e5e7eb;
    border-radius:16px;
    padding:20px;
    align-self:start
}

.gear-verdict p{
    margin:8px 0 16px;
    line-height:1.6;
    color:#475569
}

.gear-editorial{
    margin-top:48px
}

.gear-affiliate-note{
    margin:40px 0 8px;
    padding:18px 20px;
    background:#f8fafc;
    border:1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius:14px
}

.gear-affiliate-note p{
    margin:6px 0 0;
    color:#64748b;
    line-height:1.6
}

@media(max-width:980px){
    .gear-hero-grid,
    .gear-product-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr
    }

    .gear-quick-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))
    }
}

@media(max-width:600px){
    .gear-quick-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr
    }

    .gear-product-card{
        padding:20px
    }

    .gear-product-head h2{
        font-size:23px
    }

    .gear-amazon-btn,
    .gear-product-side .btn{
        width:100%;
        text-align:center
    }
}


/* ============================================================
   GEAR HOME + MULTI MARKETPLACE — V2
   ============================================================ */

.gear-home-hero{
    max-width:900px;
    margin:14px 0 38px;
}

.gear-home-lead{
    max-width:820px;
}

.gear-category-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
    gap:18px;
    margin:34px 0 52px;
}

.gear-category-card{
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius:20px;
    padding:24px;
    box-shadow:0 8px 25px rgba(15,23,42,.04);
}

.gear-category-icon{
    width:42px;
    height:42px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    border-radius:12px;
    background:#eff6ff;
    color:#2563eb;
    font-weight:900;
    margin-bottom:16px;
}

.gear-category-card h2{
    margin:0 0 9px;
    font-size:22px;
}

.gear-category-card p{
    color:#64748b;
    line-height:1.6;
    min-height:76px;
}

.gear-coming-soon{
    display:inline-block;
    margin-top:8px;
    color:#64748b;
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:700;
}

.gear-featured-guides{
    margin:48px 0;
}

.gear-guides-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
    gap:18px;
}

.gear-guide-card{
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:22px;
}

.gear-guide-category{
    color:#2563eb;
    font-size:11px;
    font-weight:900;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:.08em;
    margin-bottom:10px;
}

.gear-guide-card h3{
    margin:0 0 10px;
    font-size:20px;
    line-height:1.3;
}

.gear-guide-card h3 a{
    color:inherit;
    text-decoration:none;
}

.gear-guide-card p{
    color:#64748b;
    line-height:1.6;
}

.gear-home-disclosure{
    margin:50px 0 8px;
    padding:20px 22px;
    border:1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius:14px;
    background:#f8fafc;
}

.gear-home-disclosure p{
    margin:6px 0 0;
    color:#64748b;
    line-height:1.6;
}

@media(max-width:900px){
    .gear-category-grid,
    .gear-guides-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
    }
}

@media(max-width:600px){
    .gear-category-grid,
    .gear-guides-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .gear-category-card p{
        min-height:auto;
    }
}



/* ============================================================
   RECOMMENDED GEAR — V3
   ============================================================ */

.recommended-hero{
    max-width:930px;
    margin:14px 0 42px;
}

.recommended-lead{
    max-width:850px;
}

.recommended-note{
    max-width:820px;
    color:#64748b;
    line-height:1.6;
    margin-top:16px;
}

.recommended-category{
    margin:50px 0;
}

.recommended-category-head{
    align-items:end;
    margin-bottom:18px;
}

.recommended-products-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
    gap:18px;
}

.recommended-product-card{
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius:20px;
    padding:24px;
    box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(15,23,42,.05);
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    min-height:100%;
}

.recommended-product-top{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    gap:12px;
    margin-bottom:12px;
}

.recommended-brand{
    color:#2563eb;
    font-size:11px;
    font-weight:900;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:.08em;
}

.recommended-product-card h3{
    margin:2px 0 14px;
    font-size:23px;
    line-height:1.25;
}

.recommended-best-for{
    padding:12px 0;
    border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;
    border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;
    margin-bottom:14px;
}

.recommended-best-for span{
    display:block;
    color:#64748b;
    font-size:10px;
    font-weight:900;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:.08em;
}

.recommended-best-for strong{
    display:block;
    margin-top:4px;
    color:#0f172a;
    line-height:1.35;
}

.recommended-description{
    color:#475569;
    line-height:1.65;
}

.recommended-highlights{
    padding-left:20px;
    color:#475569;
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.recommended-highlights li{
    margin:6px 0;
    line-height:1.45;
}

.recommended-actions{
    margin-top:auto;
    padding-top:14px;
}

.recommended-actions .btn{
    width:100%;
    text-align:center;
}

.recommended-marketplace{
    text-align:center;
    margin-top:9px;
    color:#64748b;
    font-size:12px;
    font-weight:700;
}

.recommended-disclosure{
    margin-top:60px;
}

@media(max-width:980px){
    .recommended-products-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
    }
}

@media(max-width:640px){
    .recommended-products-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .recommended-category-head{
        display:block;
    }

    .recommended-category-head .btn{
        margin-top:12px;
    }
}


.gear-recommended-callout{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    gap:24px;
    margin:26px 0 34px;
    padding:24px 26px;
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #dfe6ef;
    border-radius:20px;
    box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(15,23,42,.04);
}

.gear-recommended-callout h2{
    margin:5px 0 7px;
    font-size:24px;
}

.gear-recommended-callout p{
    margin:0;
    color:#64748b;
    line-height:1.55;
}

@media(max-width:700px){
    .gear-recommended-callout{
        display:block;
    }

    .gear-recommended-callout .btn{
        margin-top:16px;
        width:100%;
        text-align:center;
    }
}



/* ============================================================
   RECOMMENDED GEAR — V4
   Conversion + editorial consistency
   ============================================================ */

.recommended-hero{
    max-width:930px;
    margin:14px 0 42px;
}

.recommended-lead{
    max-width:850px;
}

.recommended-note{
    max-width:820px;
    color:#64748b;
    line-height:1.6;
    margin-top:16px;
}


/* TOP 3 */

.recommended-top-picks{
    margin:42px 0 60px;
}

.recommended-top-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
    gap:18px;
}

.recommended-top-card{
    overflow:hidden;
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius:22px;
    box-shadow:0 10px 32px rgba(15,23,42,.06);
}

.recommended-top-card-primary{
    border:2px solid #2563eb;
}

.recommended-image-wrap{
    height:180px;
    background:#f8fafc;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.recommended-product-image{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:contain;
    padding:16px;
}

.recommended-image-placeholder{
    width:84px;
    height:84px;
    border-radius:24px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    background:#eff6ff;
    color:#2563eb;
    font-size:30px;
    font-weight:900;
}

.recommended-top-content{
    padding:22px;
}

.recommended-primary-label{
    color:#2563eb;
    font-size:11px;
    font-weight:900;
    letter-spacing:.1em;
    margin-bottom:8px;
}

.recommended-top-content h3{
    font-size:24px;
    margin:10px 0;
}

.recommended-top-content p{
    min-height:72px;
    color:#475569;
    line-height:1.6;
}

.recommended-top-content .btn{
    width:100%;
    text-align:center;
}


/* CATEGORY */

.recommended-category{
    margin:52px 0;
}

.recommended-category-head{
    align-items:end;
    margin-bottom:18px;
}

.recommended-products-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
    gap:18px;
}

.recommended-product-card{
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius:20px;
    box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(15,23,42,.05);
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    min-height:100%;
}

.recommended-product-card-winner{
    border-color:#bfdbfe;
}

.recommended-card-image{
    height:170px;
    background:#f8fafc;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.recommended-card-image img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:contain;
    padding:14px;
}

.recommended-card-placeholder{
    width:72px;
    height:72px;
    border-radius:20px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    background:#eff6ff;
    color:#2563eb;
    font-size:26px;
    font-weight:900;
}

.recommended-position{
    position:absolute;
    top:12px;
    left:12px;
    background:#0f172a;
    color:#fff;
    border-radius:999px;
    padding:6px 9px;
    font-size:11px;
    font-weight:900;
}

.recommended-product-body{
    padding:22px;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    flex:1;
}

.recommended-product-top{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    gap:12px;
    margin-bottom:12px;
}

.recommended-brand{
    color:#2563eb;
    font-size:11px;
    font-weight:900;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:.08em;
}

.recommended-product-card h3{
    margin:2px 0 14px;
    font-size:22px;
    line-height:1.25;
}

.recommended-best-for{
    padding:12px 0;
    border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;
    border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;
    margin-bottom:14px;
}

.recommended-best-for span{
    display:block;
    color:#64748b;
    font-size:10px;
    font-weight:900;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    letter-spacing:.08em;
}

.recommended-best-for strong{
    display:block;
    margin-top:4px;
    color:#0f172a;
    line-height:1.4;
}

.recommended-description{
    color:#475569;
    line-height:1.65;
}

.recommended-highlights{
    padding-left:20px;
    color:#475569;
    margin:0 0 20px;
}

.recommended-highlights li{
    margin:6px 0;
    line-height:1.45;
}

.recommended-actions{
    margin-top:auto;
    padding-top:14px;
}

.recommended-actions .btn{
    width:100%;
    text-align:center;
    font-size:15px;
    padding-top:13px;
    padding-bottom:13px;
}

.recommended-marketplace{
    text-align:center;
    margin-top:9px;
    color:#64748b;
    font-size:12px;
    font-weight:700;
}

.recommended-disclosure{
    margin-top:60px;
}


@media(max-width:980px){

    .recommended-top-grid,
    .recommended-products-grid{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
    }
}

@media(max-width:640px){

    .recommended-top-grid,
    .recommended-products-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .recommended-category-head{
        display:block;
    }

    .recommended-category-head .btn{
        margin-top:12px;
    }

    .recommended-image-wrap{
        height:160px;
    }
}



/* ============================================================
   RECOMMENDED GEAR — V5
   Product imagery + Amazon conversion CTA
   ============================================================ */

.recommended-buy-button{
    font-weight:800;
}

.amazon-disclosure{
    border-left:4px solid #2563eb;
}

.recommended-image-wrap,
.recommended-card-image{
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 42%, #ffffff 0, #f8fafc 58%, #f1f5f9 100%);
}

.recommended-product-image,
.recommended-card-image img{
    transition:transform .2s ease;
}

.recommended-top-card:hover .recommended-product-image,
.recommended-product-card:hover .recommended-card-image img{
    transform:scale(1.025);
}

.recommended-marketplace{
    text-transform:none;
    font-weight:700;
}

/* preserves V4 dimensions if appended after V4 */
.recommended-image-wrap{
    height:180px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.recommended-product-image{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:contain;
    padding:16px;
}

.recommended-card-image{
    height:170px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.recommended-card-image img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:contain;
    padding:14px;
}


.scl-crosslink-card{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    gap:28px;
    margin:38px 0;
    padding:24px 26px;
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #dfe6ef;
    border-radius:20px;
    box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(15,23,42,.05);
}
.scl-crosslink-card h2{margin:5px 0 8px;font-size:24px;line-height:1.25}
.scl-crosslink-card p{max-width:760px;margin:0;color:#64748b;line-height:1.6}
.scl-crosslink-card .btn{flex:0 0 auto;white-space:nowrap}
@media(max-width:760px){
    .scl-crosslink-card{display:block}
    .scl-crosslink-card .btn{
        display:block;
        width:100%;
        margin-top:18px;
        text-align:center;
        white-space:normal
    }
}



.locale-switcher{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:7px;
    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:800;
    white-space:nowrap;
}
.locale-switcher a{
    color:#64748b;
    text-decoration:none;
    padding:7px 8px;
    border-radius:9px;
}
.locale-switcher a:hover{
    color:#0f172a;
    background:#f1f5f9;
}
.locale-switcher a.active{
    color:#2563eb;
    background:#eff6ff;
}
.locale-switcher span{color:#cbd5e1}
@media(max-width:980px){
    .locale-switcher{
        order:4;
        width:100%;
        justify-content:center;
        margin-top:8px;
    }
}



/* Creator Gear dropdown */
.main-nav .nav-dropdown{
    position:relative;
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
}
.nav-dropdown-menu{
    display:none;
    position:absolute;
    top:100%;
    left:0;
    min-width:260px;
    padding:10px;
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius:14px;
    box-shadow:0 14px 35px rgba(15,23,42,.12);
    z-index:50;
}
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu,
.nav-dropdown:focus-within .nav-dropdown-menu{
    display:block;
}
.nav-dropdown-menu a{
    display:block;
    padding:10px 12px;
    border-radius:9px;
    text-decoration:none;
    white-space:nowrap;
}
.nav-dropdown-menu a:hover{
    background:#f8fafc;
}

/* Home Gear CTA */
.gear-home-cta{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    gap:28px;
    padding:28px;
    border:1px solid #dfe6ef;
    border-radius:20px;
    background:#fff;
    box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(15,23,42,.05);
}
.gear-home-cta h2{
    margin:5px 0 8px;
}
.gear-home-cta p{
    margin:0;
    color:#64748b;
    max-width:700px;
}
.gear-home-cta-actions{
    display:flex;
    gap:10px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    justify-content:flex-end;
}
@media(max-width:900px){
    .nav-dropdown{
        display:block !important;
    }
    .nav-dropdown-menu{
        position:static;
        display:block;
        border:0;
        box-shadow:none;
        padding:4px 0 0 12px;
        min-width:0;
    }
    .gear-home-cta{
        display:block;
    }
    .gear-home-cta-actions{
        margin-top:18px;
        justify-content:flex-start;
    }
}