We reviewed 44 down jackets to find the 7 best puffy jackets for most outdoor activities: hiking, camping, backpacking—ultralight to extreme cold.
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Explore the MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon Backcountry Poles—lightweight, durable, and adjustable with Kevlar reinforcement, ideI aal for winter backcountry use.
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One of few people to thru-hike the PCT northbound and southbound weighs in on the differences in gear and strategy. Here’s the gear, strategy, and plan for PCT NOBO vs. SOBO.
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Find the best backcountry ski bindings for your next adventure with our expert reviews of the top models, from lightweight bindings to hybrid options.
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We spent 8 years testing the top women’s winter boots for ice and snow from Maine to Alaska. We review the best boots for warmth, water resistance, fit, comfort and traction
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An excellent all-around lightweight hiking boot that is durable, comfortable across conditions, and is repairable too.
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The 11 best snowshoes for beginners, winter hiking, running, backpacking, and snow play. From inexpensive to ultralight here are our favorite snowshoes.
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Discover the best dry bags with our comprehensive guide, covering top models, key features, and how to choose the perfect dry bag for your next adventure.
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Explore the top winter hiking boots for warmth, durability, and comfort on cold-weather trails. Get expert tips on choosing the best fit and features.
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We put in 125 hours of research and 500 days of trail testing to review the best GPS and ABC watches for hiking, backpacking, and multisport outdoor activities.
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A revolutionary and versatile travel pack that functions as a backpack, suitcase, and urban tote with ease. The ADC and ADC+ truly do it all.
In-depth review of the Topo Pursuit 2 trail running shoes, a zero-drop, low stack height trail running shoe with excellent lateral stability, durability, and a roomy toe box
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Impressive features, long battery life, different sizes, and solar options make the Garmin Instinct 2 series our favorite ABC GPS watch.
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In-depth review of the La Sportiva Bushido III trail running shoe, a grippy, trail shoe for rugged and technical terrain, now available in wide sizing
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We hiked 1000s of miles to find the best hiking boots for men, women, wide feet, hiking and backpacking. We test for fit, support, durability, and breathability
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In-depth review of the max cushioned Hoka Bondi 8 shoes for walking, travel, active recovery runs or days on your feet. Here's differences from the Hoka Bondi 7
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Garmin inReach Messenger in-depth review — easy-to-use, affordable satellite communicator (vs. inReach Mini) with emergency SOS, 2-way texting, weather, and more.
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Our verdict: over years of testing and 1000s of trail miles, the Ghost Whisperer 2 down jacket is as good as it gets.
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A review of the best men’s and women’s merino wool and synthetic ski socks, factoring in tech, cushioning, fit, length, and warmth for winter’s extreme cold.
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We tested the top-rated ski goggles side-by-side for the past 4 years. Learn about the best ski goggles and their main features.
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