The Best Women’s Shells of 2023
36 testers tried 40 jackets. These are the crème de la crème.
36 testers tried 40 jackets. These are the crème de la crème.
Want to make your hike better? A little time before you depart will save you a lot of hassle later.
Backpacking really isn’t that complicated. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Bad weather. A heavy pack. Blisters. Bears. Hazards big and small can sabotage any trip. Avoid common mistakes with these 100 tips and tricks for planning, hiking, and camping, and make your first—or next—trek problem-free.
Fend off water and wind with these breathable, packable jackets
Stay itch-free this summer with these guide-tested tips.
Knowing fact from fiction can help you avoid—and survive—a 54,000℉ strike.
Quite possibly the easiest meals you'll ever make with three ingredients or less
Keep your little ones warm and dry with this cold-weather kit.
The Keen Newport Shoe is durable and versatile.
Block wind, rain, and snow with these protective outer layers.
The Lumma disc is the answer.
The Ibex Journey offers impressive thermoregulation, even on hot days.
Alligators, birds, and even dolphins will be your company on this paddle.
The Marmot WarmCube Novus Hoody will keep you warm—but not too warm—on early spring hikes.
The best value shell of 2021.
The lightest shell of 2021.
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the most versatile shell of 2021.
The most durable shell of 2021.
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Rain, sleet, snow, wind: These are our favorite shells of the season for any weather.
The most breathable shell of 2021.
The shell with best features of 2021.
Most versatile baselayer
Best wicking
Warmest baselayer
Best value baselayer
Find the sweet spot between weather protection and comfort with these flexible shells.
Most versatile
Stay warm and dry with this season's most bombproof shells.
Leatherman makes the perfect multi-tool for each type of outdoor enthusiast.
In a remote corner of Montana, backpackers and wildlife advocates clash over the future of a bear population hanging on for dear life.
DEET alternative
Bug-free basecamp
Most versatile bottoms
Wind, rain, snow: No matter the weather, these jackets are ready to help you get outside and hit the trail.
Most versatile
Best mobility
From swimming holes to wild berries, it’s prime time for hikers. Tick off these 43 trips and experiences to make the most of the season.
See butterflies, redwoods, whales, and some of the most beautiful coastline any major metro area has to offer.
Warmest windshell
Most comfortable
Best protection
Best all-around
Warmest softshell
Best value softshell
Most breathable windshell
Lightest windshell
Best protection
Most versatile
Best all-around
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Killer deal
Most breathable
Best features
Glide through the backcountry with these time-tested picks.
Skip the beaten path and make the most of your visit to southwest Utah with these tips from a local.
Step off the subway and into a wilderness sparkling with lacy waterfalls and craggy summits—all thanks to the Long Path, a 358-mile work in progress stretching from 175th Street to John Boyd Thacher State Park upstate and linking the Hudson Highlands, Shawangunks, and Catskills. The trail is inching its way to the Adirondacks (72 miles to go), but that’s no reason to delay a visit (or five) to its top-tier bits, all aflame with the fall palette this month.
Learn how to treat the most common wilderness maladies with our guide to dealing with everything from bellyaches to broken bones.
Maximize fun and minimize hassle with these essential tips on comfort, safety, cooking, and finding solitude during the high season.
Sturdy pole
Supportive boot
Best for quick changes
Most breathable
Best value
Eco-friendly
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Full-featured
Lightest
Women’s pick
Best wicking
Best ski bottoms
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Most versatile