We review 15 down vests and synthetic puffer vests for hiking, camping, winter and city use. We test and judge puffy vests by fit, warmth, style, waterproofing
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We review 15 down vests and synthetic puffer vests to find the best insulated vests for hiking, camping, backpacking, winter and around town. To find the best puffy vests, we test fit, comfort, warmth and wind and water-resistance.
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We test the best women's base layer bottoms and tights to stay warm in the cold. We review lightweight, midweight and heavyweight thermal underwear for outdoor activities
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We review the best supportive, comfortable and affordable sports bras for running, hiking, and the outdoors. For chest sizes AA-D (we’ve got a D+ review too!).
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For those with large breasts (AKA big boobs), we review the best sports bras for chest sizes D+. Comfortable, supportive, and affordable bras for most activities
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We tested two dozen lightweight, midweight, and heavyweight men’s and women’s base layer tops over four years. We put these base layers to work, and came out with the best base layers for warmth, durability, comfort, and ability to wick away sweat and odor over time.
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We evaluate and review over 12 ski pants and snowboarding pants for downhill skiing, backcountry, or resort use. We test each for fit, comfort, breathability, durability, and more.
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We researched the 100 most popular winter gloves, liner gloves, heated gloves, and mittens to find the best gloves for running, cycling, extreme cold, and touchscreen usage.
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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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We test the best men’s hiking underwear and travel underwear for weight, quick-drying, odor control, moisture-wicking, and comfort.
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We test 17 pairs to find the best women's hiking underwear. No riding, creeping, wedgies, or rolling waistbands. No chafing or rubbing. No itchy material. Just quick drying and moisture-wicking, odor-free undies.
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The outside, all of it, belongs to all of us. Stay safe, dry, and warm this winter in quality clothing built for life outdoors with our review of the best plus size baselayers, mid-layers, and outerwear. This guide includes our recommendations for the outdoor clothing that fits and supports plus size bodies — from the best plus size hiking pants to waterproof jackets and more.
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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’ve tested our fair share of hiking, wool, and synthetic socks over the years. But for really wet conditions in the outdoors, waterproof socks can be key. Our tester is an avid camper, hiker, biker, and angler who values creature comforts. After months of testing waterproof socks, we’ve narrowed the list to our favorites.
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We researched 100+ ski gloves to find the best ski gloves, ski gloves for women, ski gloves for cold hands, leather ski gloves, ski touring gloves, and ski gloves for cold and extreme weather. See picks from Black Diamond, Hestra, Arc’teryx, Outdoor Research, Kinco, and more.
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We reviewed 27 men’s ski jackets to find the 5 best hardshells, backcountry, insulated, 3-in-1, sub-$300, and waterproof coats. Here are our top rated winners.
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We test 25 of the most popular women’s ski jackets and then tested to find the best hardshells, insulated jackets, 3 in 1 ski jackets, and ski jackets for layering. We consider hoods, pockets, waterproofing, windproofing, powder skirts, and seam sealing for resort, backcountry, extreme cold, and budget skiers.
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Whether you’re lapping downhill at the resort, touring deep into the backcountry, or getting out for a few casual weekends of skiing or snowboarding each season, a good snow pant makes all the difference between feeling warm, dry, and comfortable - and taking a beating from winter weather.
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A softshell is perfect for when the wind is ripping or there’s enough of a chance of light rain or snow that you still want some protection from the elements.
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We review 25 top-rated models to find the best running tights and pants for men—with compression, phone pockets , and designed for mild and cool weather runs
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