OUTDOOR APPAREL reviews
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We analyze and obsessively test jackets, shirts, pants, shorts, socks, baselayers and more so you buy right the first time.
We want you to choose outdoor apparel that you’ll love— so it won't go to a landfill or hog up space in your garage. We're dedicated to making an inclusive outdoor space where everyone—regardless of body size and how you do the outdoors—can feel confident, comfortable, and safe in their outdoor clothing.
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Keep your dog cool and safe when active in the summer heat with the best dog cooling vests—tested on real pups in real heat.
We tested the rabbit Leggy Smashems shorts on the road and the trail, and appreciated the plentiful pockets, even a zippered one that can hold a phone!
Find the best women's biker shorts from expert testing and reviews. We tested biker shorts for hiking, running, and outdoor activities with fit guides for every body type.
The perfect running hat is so comfortable that you have to periodically check if it’s still on your head, keeps salty sweat out of your eyes, dries quickly, and is easily adjustable on the fly.
We tested rain pants for 2 years from thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail to the forests of South America, from Colorado’s high country to winter in New York. Our expert guide provides field-tested recommendations, ensuring you stay dry and comfortable on the trails.
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.
We review top-rated hiking gaiters for all terrains and budgets, and provide tips on choosing the perfect fit.
The best men’s shorts for running on trails, from liner and liner-less options to compression shorts, racing shorts, and shorts for thick thighs
We tested the most popular hiking tights and leggings for fit, comfort, pockets, sun protection, moisture-wicking, quick-drying and more.
We tested the best plus size ski and snow pants for warmth, waterproofing, and style. Perfect for slopes, snowshoeing, or winter fun.
Long-term, in-depth review of the Arc'teryx Sentinel Ski Jacket, a top-of-the-line women's ski jacket for weatherproofing, breathability, and layering.
We tested the best snowboard gloves and mittens to find models that keep hands warm, dry, and dexterous in every condition—from deep powder to park laps.
The best long underwear are insulating, moisture-wicking, odor-resistant, comfortable, will keep their shape, and will last for years with a little care.
We review top rated run jackets to find the best men's running jackets for cold weather that are lightweight, windproof, waterproof, reflective and breathable
We review 15 down vests and synthetic puffer vests to find the best insulated vests for hiking, camping, backpacking, winter and around town. To find the best puffy vests, we test fit, comfort, warmth and wind and water-resistance.
We reviewed 15 down vests and synthetic puffer vests for hiking, camping, winter and city use. We test and judge puffy vests by fit, warmth, style, waterproofing
Whether you are traversing technical trails or going on a quick day hike, the right hiking shorts can make or break your experience. We tested eight pairs in a range of climates to find the best.
Long-term, in-depth review of the Arc'teryx Sabre Ski Jacket, a top-of-the-line men's ski for weatherproofing, breathability, and layering.
An in-depth, long-term review at the Obermeyer Foundation Insulated Ski Jacket, the best budget men's ski jacket you can get.
Long-term, in-depth review of the Outdoor Research Skytour AscentShell, one of our favorite ski jackets for backcountry skiing for breathability and ventilation
Long-term, in-depth review of the XTRATUF Legacy, a waterproof rain boot that doubles as a winter boot in wet snow. We tested from Alaska to Colorado to Maine for grip, warmth, fit and comfort.
In-depth review of the max cushioned Hoka Bondi 8 shoes for walking, travel, active recovery runs or days on your feet. Here's differences from the Hoka Bondi 7
Looking for that perfect trail shoe – one that's not too light and not too heavy? The Danner Trail 2650 has that just-right balance.
The On Cloudstratus 3 can do it all, and is the most versatile On shoe we’ve tested so far. It handles just about any need you may have as a runner.
Stylish, trendy, and practical to boot, the Cotopaxi Fuego is an all-around down jacket that will carry you comfortably through three seasons.
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Find the best women's biker shorts from expert testing and reviews. We tested biker shorts for hiking, running, and outdoor activities with fit guides for every body type.
The perfect running hat is so comfortable that you have to periodically check if it’s still on your head, keeps salty sweat out of your eyes, dries quickly, and is easily adjustable on the fly.
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.
We tested the best plus size ski and snow pants for warmth, waterproofing, and style. Perfect for slopes, snowshoeing, or winter fun.
Long-term, in-depth review of the Arc'teryx Sentinel Ski Jacket, a top-of-the-line women's ski jacket for weatherproofing, breathability, and layering.
We review 15 down vests and synthetic puffer vests to find the best insulated vests for hiking, camping, backpacking, winter and around town. To find the best puffy vests, we test fit, comfort, warmth and wind and water-resistance.
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Good mountain bike gloves balance comfort, protection, durability, and breathability. We trail-tested dozens to bring you this review of the best MTB gloves.
We review the best socks for runners— running socks to prevent blisters, best socks for hot weather runs, best socks for cold weather, compression, and toe socks.
We interviewed dozens of PCT and CDT hikers to consider dozens of shorts models. Then we tested them over 1000s of miles of thru-hiking to find the best pair of shorts for thru-hikers of all sizes and shapes.
Sun protection is essential when spending time outdoors, so we trail-tested UPF clothing to bring you this review of the 11 best sun shirts for men and women.
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.
The best men’s running shirts for cool, cold, and hot weather running: t-shirts, long sleeves and merino run shirts that fit well, are lightweight and breathable
We tested the best sun hats hiking to find the best sun hats for hiking, backpacking, and other outdoor activities.
The perfect running hat is so comfortable that you have to periodically check if it’s still on your head, keeps salty sweat out of your eyes, dries quickly, and is easily adjustable on the fly.
We tested 15 hiking shirts on trails from Virginia to Maine to find the best men's hiking shirts–quick dry, lightweight, long-sleeves, t-shirts, and sun hoodies
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.
If your feet aren’t happy, you won’t be happy. A comfortable pair of trail running shoes is crucial for a good experience while on the trail. We'll help you find them.
Whether you need a lightweight pair of hiking pants that will keep you cool in high temperatures or a heavy-duty pair that can handle the most demanding of terrains, here are our winners for the best hiking pants for men.
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.
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.
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.
Good features, waterproofing, insulation, price, and a wide range of sizes make The North Face Freedom our top choice for affordable resort ski pants.
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.
We review 25 top-rated models to find the best running tights and pants for men—with compression, phone pockets , and designed for mild and cool weather runs
We researched 100+ ski gloves to find the best ski gloves, ski gloves for women, ski gloves for cold hands, leather ski gloves, ski touring gloves, and ski gloves for cold and extreme weather. See picks from Black Diamond, Hestra, Arc’teryx, Outdoor Research, Kinco, and more.
The best long underwear are insulating, moisture-wicking, odor-resistant, comfortable, will keep their shape, and will last for years with a little care.
When a base layer isn’t enough, but a fleece or insulating puffy jacket is too much, windbreakers are that “just enough” layer — easy to take on any trip, just in case.
We review top rated run jackets to find the best men's running jackets for cold weather that are lightweight, windproof, waterproof, reflective and breathable
We reviewed 15 down vests and synthetic puffer vests for hiking, camping, winter and city use. We test and judge puffy vests by fit, warmth, style, waterproofing
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.
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.
We spent 6 years testing and reviewing waterproof, breathable, and packable rain gear for hiking, backpacking, and travel to find the best lightweight rain jackets.
We reviewed 44 down jackets to find the 7 best puffy jackets for most outdoor activities: hiking, camping, backpacking—ultralight to extreme cold.
A softshell is perfect for when the wind is ripping or there’s enough of a chance of light rain or snow that you still want some protection from the elements.
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.
Is the VOORMI River Run Hoodie Sun Shirt worth it? We tested its fit, comfort, breathability, durability, and style to see how it performs hiking, bikepacking, backpacking, and thru-hiking.