Results for 'Winter gear'

The Ultimate Guide to Skiing Les 3 Vallées, the World’s Largest Ski Resort

More than 180 lifts, gondolas, and trams, adrenaline-spiking chutes, late night DJ sets, and world-class food define this legendary ski destination

Solo Stove Touts the New 19.5” Summit Fire Pit As It's Best Yet. We Tested to Decide

Does the smokeless technology and sleek redesign of the Summit Fire Pit actually make a better, cleaner, and brighter fire? We put it to the test.

MTB in NYC? Cunningham Park in the Borough of Queens Makes It Available to Many

This lesser-known city park has been home to a 6.5-mile-long, volunteer-maintained network of cross-country mountain bike trails since 2007

How the Remote & Harsh Landscape of Cornwall Influences Finisterre's Approach to Gear

Surfing, fishing, trail running, and going deep on outdoor design at the end of the earth with the UK-based outdoor brand

Travel & Adventure-Tested: A Review of Dometic's New Modular Drinkware Collection

A firsthand review of the outdoor gear maker's new mix-and-match hydration line tested in the mountains of northern Maine

La Sportiva's Revamped Ultra Raptor 3 Is for Fast-and-Light Hiking

One of the original running shoe-inspired hiking boots gets rebuilt to be nimbler—and faster looking—than ever

Vivobarefoot Tracker AT II Review: Can Zero-Drop Boots Make You a Better Hiker?

Zero-drop hiking shoes weren't for me, but a popular minimalist model me reconsider my stance

Trail Tested: Gossamer Gear Alchemy Mirage, the Lightest 40L Backpack Ever Made

Ultralight Aluula Graflyte fabric makes the Mirage the lightest 40-liter pack on the market, but how does it hold up on a trek through Utah canyons?

The 10 Best Winter Boots Built of 2026, Tested & Reviewed

Insulated, waterproof, and outfitted with snow-tire-level traction—these are the pairs that won’t tap out before springtime

At Kluane Mountaineering, a Tradition of Small-Batch, Made-to-Order Gear Lives On

How the Edmonton, Alberta-based brand maintains a 50-year legacy of making expedition-grade down jackets and sleeping bags in a modern world

What Is Active Insulation? Revisiting the Forgotten & Much Improved Jacket Category

A decade after invention, active insulation remains tricky to define, but Patagonia's new Nano-Air Ultralight Freeride Midlayer is the category ideal

Is Women’s Ski Apparel Finally Getting Good?

After decades of the "shrink it and pink it" design approach, a small group of brands are setting new standards for the gear women wear on the slopes

Testing the New Arcade Adventure Mag, a Stretchy Magnetic Belt Made to Move

The active belt brand introduces a new flagship model with unique magnetic buckle and enhanced recycled webbing

Why Wool Might Not Be the Miracle Material the Outdoor Industry Says It Is

Wool is touted as an endlessly renewable alternative to petroleum-based fibers—but how true are the claims backing up your favorite baselayer?

The 11 Best Women's Ski Jackets of 2026, Tested & Reviewed

From backcountry shells to resort staples (plus a wild bonus) these top ski jackets were tested in nearly every winter condition imaginable

Why the Coolest Cycling Brands Are Getting Into Running

From two tires to two feet, many culture-driving cycling brands are pivoting offerings to the current sport du rigueur

Meet the Sheep Ranching Operation Raising Wool for Team USA's Olympic Uniforms

Since 2014, Ralph Lauren has partnered with Shaniko Wool Company to source American-grown, high-quality merino wool for its Olympics outfits

Q&A: Gorpcore Queen Sabrina Bloedorn on Influencing, Outerwear Education & Styling

The Canadian creative with an audience of 300k+ shares real views on influencing, what makes gear good, and how to make it look even better

The 7 Best Ultralight Backpacking Quilts of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Say bye to the bag and stay warm without the weight on your next overnight backpacking adventure with these UL quilts

New Hipcamp Partnerships Opens the Sierra Club’s Historic Alpine Lodges to Us All

The grassroots organization partnered with Hipcamp to invite new adventurers to care for and enjoy their storied alpine huts in Tahoe National Forest

Why Danish Menswear Label Forét Defines Its Timeless Staples as “Soft Outdoor”

The Copenhagen-based menswear brand designs clothing with a nostalgic call-back to old-school outdoor, but don't call it gorpcore

Columbia Releases CSC1938 Apparel Combining Archival Details and Modern Style

Inspired by the sportswear label's founding year, we see the capsule collection extract details from its history to inspire new pieces

Smartwool 3D Knit Baselayer Review: Testing Ski Layers in VT's Backcountry

We put the techy fabric's body-mapped zones of warmth, breathability, and cushion up against New England's negative temps and record winter

Our Legacy x Goldwin Release Snowboard Outerwear Collab Inspired by Air & Style

Technical winter kit overhauled with characteristic Stockholm style, all rooted in the iconic air and style of Swedish OG Ingmar Backman