Best Winter Jackets of 2025

Last Updated: March 11, 2025

When the coldest winter months arrive, it’s time for a serious jacket. Our picks for the best winter jackets and parkas of 2025 are among the warmest on the market, expertly packed with down fill, high-quality synthetics, or (more than ever) recycled...

Best Men's Ski Bibs of 2025

Last Updated: March 11, 2025

It can be tough to sift through the snow gear market in 2025, with new and improved products cropping up each season. The ski bib market is flush with variety—from streamlined and stretch-infused backcountry designs to burly and stylish resort models...

Best Ski Bibs of 2025

Last Updated: March 11, 2025

It's time to ditch your belts and powder skirts: Bibs offer confidence-inspiring protection against wayward snow, cold drafts, and sagging waistlines. They also provide a considerable bump in storage compared to standard ski pants, allowing you to...

Best Women's Rain Jackets of 2025

Last Updated: March 10, 2025

Let’s face it: It rains, and sometimes it pours. Thankfully, a good rain jacket can provide a solid layer of defense against the elements. Our female editors have tested dozens of designs on trails near and far to bring you our 18 favorites below...

Hyperlite Mountain Gear 20-Degree Quilt Review

Last Updated: March 10, 2025

For backpackers who tend to sleep hot or value keeping their pack weight to a minimum, a quilt is an excellent alternative to a fully enclosed sleeping bag. Hyperlite Mountain Gear specializes in the ultralight space, and their 20-Degree Quilt...

Best Ski Pants of 2025

Last Updated: March 6, 2025

Ski pants are a critical barrier between you and the elements, and there’s a pair to fit every type of skier and budget. Resort-goers typically opt for a classic hardshell design with some light insulation to stay warm on the lift rides up. Backcountry...

Best Baselayers of 2025

Last Updated: March 6, 2025

As your next-to-skin article of clothing, a baselayer plays a fundamental role in pulling moisture away from the body and regulating core temperature. It’s far easier to justify purchasing a nice down jacket, but a baselayer can be just as important...

Patagonia Untracked Ski Bibs Review

Last Updated: March 4, 2025

For decades, Patagonia has been churning out hardwearing, sustainably minded, and good-looking apparel for a range of outdoor pursuits. The Untracked Bibs are part of their backcountry ski collection, providing reliable weatherproofing for harsh...

Black Diamond Fineline Stretch Shell Review

Last Updated: March 3, 2025

Black Diamond has assembled a solid lineup of quality rain jackets and hardshells over the last several years, and the Fineline (formerly called the StormLine) is yet another standout. By adding stretch into the jacket’s face fabric, BD created an...

Patagonia Capilene Cool Daily T-Shirt Review

Last Updated: March 3, 2025

If you had told me that a thin, breezy, 4.5-ounce shirt would last over 5,000 miles of constant hiking through all manner of gnarly conditions, I'd have told you to kick rocks. Eight months and two back-to-back thru-hikes later, however, and...

At the Feet of Giants: Climbing Island Peak in Nepal's Khumbu Valley

Last Updated: February 28, 2025

"I guess I just really want to do something different—something I'm not comfortable doing. Something aside from hiking." I quickly threw "Imja Tse" into Google, gripping the phone between my shoulder and ear as details unfolded. "It'd be about a month...

Trew Gear Astoria Ski Bib Review

Last Updated: February 27, 2025

Still relatively new to the scene, Trew Gear has already made a name for themselves in the ski and snowboard markets thanks to their high-quality and clean-looking designs. The women’s-specific Astoria Bib is no exception: The 2-layer design comes well...