The best plus size camping and backpacking gear for 2026, tested on trail by a plus size hiker — sizing, fit notes, and where to buy.
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We tested the best plus-size outdoor clothing for hiking and camping, including hiking pants, rain jackets, fleece, base layers, footwear, sports bras, and more.
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After testing dozens of socks over thousands of miles of hiking, here are the best wool and synthetic hiking and backpacking socks — hiking socks to prevent blisters, the best socks for hiking in hot weather, compression, and more.
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We review sports detergents to find the best laundry detergent for workout clothes. Gym clothes require a tough sports wash that can address tough stains and odors. We tested the best-selling sports laundry detergent, the best everyday laundry detergent, and the best laundry boosters to meet your needs and budgets.
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Find the best women's hiking pants for any adventure, including roll-up, jogger, convertible, plus-size, and budget-friendly options, all tested on the trail.
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We tested 50 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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Not all running leggings and tights are created equal; that’s why we thoroughly researched and tested this critical piece of gear for ourselves to find the best options for winter runners everywhere.
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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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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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