We evaluate and review over 12 ski pants and snowboarding pants for downhill skiing, backcountry, or resort use. We test each for fit, comfort, breathability, durability, and more.
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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 review ski boot bags and snowboard boot bags to find the best boot bags for air travel and road trips. Our goal is to have you feel more confident flying your ski gear by using a padded ski boot backpack
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We reviewed the best all-mountain skis to help you find the right pair—versatile, responsive, and ready for resort or off-piste terrain.
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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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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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Water bottles are vital to keeping us hydrated outdoors- whether it’s for a day hike, a camping trip, or backpacking. We tested wide mouth Nalgenes, collapsible, glass, and vacuum insulated bottles from Yeti, Hydro Flask, and Klean Kanteen and more, comparing 17 bottles side-by-side.
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We tested electrolyte powders, tablets, capsules, and drops in hot and harsh conditions such as hiking, running, and biking to bring you this list of the best electrolyte supplements on the market.
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We tested the best plus size ski and snow pants for warmth, waterproofing, and style. Perfect for slopes, snowshoeing, or winter fun.
We reviewed 27 men’s ski jackets to find the 5 best hardshells, backcountry, insulated, 3-in-1, sub-$350, and waterproof coats. Here are our top rated winners.
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An in-depth, long-term review at the Obermeyer Foundation Insulated Ski Jacket, the best budget men's ski jacket you can get.
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We tested the best wireless earbuds, behind the neck, and Bluetooth headphones for thousands of miles, while running, hiking, biking, and working out.
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Explore the MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon Backcountry Poles—lightweight, durable, and adjustable with Kevlar reinforcement, ideI aal for winter backcountry use.
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An avalanche beacon (aka avalanche transceiver) is an essential rescue gear item for backcountry skiing and hikers, climbers and snowshoers traveling in avalanche terrain
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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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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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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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