Most Popular Gear for Treeline Readers: February 2025
what Treeline readers bought for Winter GEaR In the Past 28 Days
Winter is here and spring is coming! People are getting in their ski time and prepping for thru-hikes and other spring trips. It's fun to see what other Treeline Review readers are reading and buying in February 2025!
We're still seeing winter travel gear trending. As snow finally hits the Rockies and California, Treeline Readers are headed to mountain destinations and looking to move about ski and snowboard gear without damaging it.
March means many readers are heading out on thru-hikers soon, getting their backpacking kits ready for spring.
Key takeways for february 2025:
Treeline readers are brave runners who head outdoors no matter the conditions! The men's and women's Patagonia Windshield Pants are winners in our Best Men's Winter Tights and Best Women's Winter Tights for best running pants.
Ski (and snowboard) travel bags are the best way to spend less by extending the life of your gear:
The Dakine Fall Line is our overall winner for Best Ski Bag.
Sometimes the affordable option is the best option. The evo Deluxe is our winner for Best Snowboarding Travel bag and is super popular with Treeline readers right now.
Camping and backpacking season is among us! We've seen a huge jump in popularity as thru-hikers are getting their resupply boxes ready with winners from our Best Backpacking Freeze-Dried Meals guide. From Thai Curry to Breakfast Skillets, we've seen a huge surge in interest in on-trail foods.
We ran the numbers in February 2025. Here are the top 12 gear items purchased by Treeline Review readers like you.
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The top 12 items among Treeline Review readers in February 2025
Our mission is to help you buy right the first time by choosing quality outdoor gear that you will cherish and that will last. We believe in obsessively researching and testing gear and only recommending what stands the test of time.
The items you’ll see on this list of February 2025 bestsellers live up to those principles: time-tested and better than the rest.
Overall winner: Best Men's Winter Tights and Best Women's Winter Tights
Overall winner: Best Ski Travel Bags
Best for Hiking Winner: Best Winter Traction Devices
Winner in: Best Ski and Snowboard Socks, Best Hiking Socks
Overall winner: Best Snowboard Travel Bags
Overall winner: Best Electrolyte Powder
Overall winner: Best Men's Hiking Shoes and Best Women's Hiking Shoes
Winner Best for Affordable Winter Boots: Best Men's Winter Boots, also in Best Women's Winter Boots
In-Depth Review: REI Norseland Parka In-Depth Review