We reviewed 27 men’s ski jackets to find the 7 best hardshells, backcountry, insulated, 3-in-1, sub-$350, and waterproof coats. Here are our top rated winners.
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Prepping for your next backpacking trip? A home dehydrator lets you make your favorite homecooked meal or restaurant-quality food into meals for the outdoors.
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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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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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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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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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We reviewed 22 of the best collagen powders to find the top peptide supplements, considering grass-fed, non-GMO, wild-caught, and pasture-raised sources. Our writer, Katie Gerber, is a certified nutrition coach and outdoor athlete who shares her research and experience with the top collagen peptide brands.
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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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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 spent 4 years testing 24 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 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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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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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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Tested on ice and snow from Maine to Alaska for 4 years, here’s our review of the best men’s winter boots for warmth, water resistance, fit, comfort, and traction.
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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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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We spent 400+ 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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Stay safe, stay connected, and stay found in the backcountry with a satellite messenger or personal locator beacon.
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We researched and tested the best tough cameras for your backcountry (and front country) adventures - waterproof, freeze-proof, drop-proof, shock-proof cameras that function no matter the extremes of weather and environment.
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We researched 64 day packs and tested 18 backpacks for hiking. A good hiking pack is comfortable and easy to use—whether you are experienced or on your first trail. We agreed on 8 packs that experts and new hikers alike found stable, ventilating, and well-organized for humid beach hikes in Michigan to rugged mountain summits in Utah.
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