Posts tagged women's
Best Synthetic Insulated Jackets of 2025/26

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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Best Down Jackets of 2025/26

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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Best Women's Ski Pants of 2025

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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Best Base Layers of 2025

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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Best Women's Mountain Bike Shorts of 2025

We tested 20+ pairs of women's MTB shorts to find the best for fit, comfort, pockets, durability and all kinds of riding–bibs, baggies, chamois and plus size

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Best Women's Short Tights for Hiking, Running, and Outdoor Activities of 2025

Find the best women's short tights (aka, biker shorts or compression shorts) through expert testing and reviews. We tested shorts hiking, running, and outdoor activities with fit guides for every body type.

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Best Beginner Rock Climbing Shoes for 2025

Looking for your first pair of rock climbing shoes? We tested 30 top-rated climbing shoes in the gym, crag, and bouldering to find the best rock climbing shoes for beginners and mid-level climbers, with winners from La Sportiva, Five Ten, Black Diamond and Evolv

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