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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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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We waded through the dozens of beginner and intermediate ski models to find the best all-mountain skis, with picks for best all-around beginner skis, best powder skis, best women’s skis, and more.
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We review the best 4-season tents for mountaineering, backcountry ski trips, gusty winds, cold weather, heavy precipitation, and challenging conditions. We looked for 4-season tents with headroom, easy set-up, solid pole structure, good ventilation and that can take heavy snow loads.
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Protect your head on the slopes with the best ski and snowboard helmets, reviewed and tested by our Treeline experts. Get ready for your next snow adventure!
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Looking for a way to stay upright in icy conditions? Sure-footed traction in snow and ice allows you to carry your outdoor life into the shoulder seasons and beyond.
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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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Tested on ice and snow from Maine to Alaska, here’s our review of the best men’s winter boots for warmth, water resistance, fit, comfort, and traction.
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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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 tested 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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We spent 200+ nights testing the best headlamps for brightness, battery life, comfort, and ease of use for backpacking, hiking, running, climbing, and camping.
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We review 20 of the most popular synthetic insulated jackets and tested the top models for months in conditions as diverse as mountains in Arizona to snow storms near Bend, Oregon to walking a toddler in Portland. We considered models by Patagonia, Arc’teryx, L.L.Bean, Mountain Hardwear, Rab, Outdoor Research, The North Face, and Montbell.
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We review 44 down jackets to find the 7 best puffy jackets for most outdoor activities: hiking, camping, backpacking to around town—ultralight to extreme cold
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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. We found thin, lightweight, unbulky gloves with great dexterity.
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We ran 2,000 miles in 24 of the most popular trail running shoes to find the best trail running shoes for hiking and backpacking, road-to-trail running, narrow feet, wide feet, beginner trail runners, and distance running.
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Trekking poles are one of the most multi-purpose gear items you can carry into the backcountry. We've tested dozens of models over thousands of miles to find the best.
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We researched and tested dozens of camping chairs from Coleman, Kijaro, Helinox, Yeti, including camp chairs for beach day, bad backs, tailgating, and portable seats for music festivals.
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Stay safe, stay connected, and stay found in the backcountry with a satellite messenger or personal locator beacon.
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