snow sport gear reviews

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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 the best plus size ski and snow pants for warmth, waterproofing, and style. Perfect for slopes, snowshoeing, or winter fun.

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!

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.

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.

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.

We tested and reviewed the best climbing skins to help you find the perfect model for your next backcountry adventure and maximize your performance.

Good features, waterproofing, insulation, price, and a wide range of sizes make The North Face Freedom our top choice for affordable resort ski pants.

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.

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 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.

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.

We tested 8 skis to find the best for beginners, reviewing based on construction, maneuverability, carving and soft-snow performance, versatility, and more.

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 reviewed 44 down jackets to find the 7 best puffy jackets for most outdoor activities: hiking, camping, backpacking—ultralight to extreme cold.

We researched and tested the top ski touring backpacks—both with and without avalanche bags—to accommodate skiers with different budgets and experience levels.

The 11 best snowshoes for beginners, winter hiking, running, backpacking, and snow play. From inexpensive to ultralight here are our favorite snowshoes.

Find the best backcountry ski bindings for your next adventure with our expert reviews of the top models, from lightweight bindings to hybrid options.

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.

We review the best ski travel bags with padding to protect skis during air travel and on buses and trains. We used skis bags from Colorado to Japan to Alaska to find what makes good luggage for carrying skis.

Improve the performance and longevity of your skis between professional tune-ups with an at-home ski tuning kit.

Our guide to best snowboard bags covers luggage for traveling with your snowboard, bindings, and boots - from sizing to padding to tips for plane and road trips.

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.

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

We reviewed the best all-mountain skis to help you find the right pair—versatile, responsive, and ready for resort or off-piste terrain.

An in-depth, long-term review at the Obermeyer Foundation Insulated Ski Jacket, the best budget men's ski jacket you can get.

Explore the MSR DynaLock Ascent Carbon Backcountry Poles—lightweight, durable, and adjustable with Kevlar reinforcement, ideI aal for winter backcountry use.

We review the best 4-season tents for mountaineering, backcountry ski trips, gusty winds, cold weather, heavy precipitation, and challenging conditions. We looked for 4-season tents with headroom, easy set-up, solid pole structure, good ventilation and that can take heavy snow loads.