A long-term, in-depth review of the men’s and women’s L.L.Bean Boot as a winter boot, rain boot, commuter boot based on testing for warmth, waterproofness, comfort, and fit.
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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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An in-depth, trail-tested review of the MSR Hubba Hubba LT 3, a lightweight, durable 3-season tent with easy setup, excellent ventilation, and a spacious design for backpacking.
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We test top-rated climbing ropes to find the best climbing ropes for most climbers, from gym to alpine climbing, to workhorse ropes that work with belay devices.
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In-depth review of the Oboz Bridger Insulated winter hiking boots. We tested for fit, comfort, warmth, support, stability, and waterproofness.
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We trail-tested over 25 models to put together our list of the best hiking shoes for women, looking at comfort, waterproofing, protection, and support.
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We trail-tested over 25 models to put together our list of the best hiking shoes for men looking at comfort, waterproofing, protection, and support.
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Good features, waterproofing, insulation, price, and a wide range of sizes make The North Face Freedom our top choice for affordable resort ski pants.
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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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Read our unbiased, in-depth review of the Sorel Joan of Arctic women's winter boots. We look at insulation, comfort, durability, traction, sizing, pros, cons, and, yes, style.
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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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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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We test the best ski poles for resort skiing, backcountry skiing, ski tours, splitboard and freeriding—considering weight, grips, straps, length, snow baskets and carbon vs. aluminum.
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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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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 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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