The 6 Best Baselayers of 2021
Layer up with these perfect next-to-skin picks
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Smartwool Merino Sport Fleece Colorblock Tight
Best leggings
Arc’teryx Trino SL Hoody/Anorak
Most breathable softshell jacket
Black Diamond Dawn Patrol Hybrid Shell
Most protective
Marmot Keele Peak
Year-round pick
Rab Khroma Kinetic
Best mobility
Outdoor Research Archangel
Best protection
The Best Gear for Bug-Free Summer Hiking
The worst part of summer hiking: mosquitos, black flies, ticks, and other pests. Shield yourself from head to toe with these swarm-tested picks, the best of 14 bug-baffling products we tried.
Ben’s 100% DEET
Super spray
ExOfficio BugsAway Sol Cool Ampario Convertible Pants
Protective pants
Craghoppers Insect Shield Adventure II Long-Sleeved Shirt
Impenetrable shirt
Point 6 Zip Front Top
Most durable wool
Ortovox 230 Merino Competition Zip Neck
Best for expeditions
Smartwool Intraknit Merino 250 Thermal ¼ Zip
Best cold-weather wicking
Ridge Merino Aspect Highneck
Women's baselayer pick
Outdoor Research Vigor Quarter Zip
Most versatile top
Helly Hansen Odin Mountain Hybrid Softshell
Best protection
Outdoor Research Ferrosi Grid Hooded
Killer deal
Eddie Bauer BC Freshline 2.0/BC Fineline 2.0
Best protection
Amundsen Sports Peak Anorak
Best features
Montane Pac Plus
Best value
Dynafit Speed 3L Reflective Jacket
Best for fast-and-light touring
The North Face Summit L5 LT Jacket
Most breathable
GoLite Ready Set Go
Lightest
The 5 Best Windshells for Hikers
These featherweight windshells ensure that the weather doesn’t blow your plans away.
Arc’teryx Incendo SL/Cita SL
Lightest windshell
Rab Kinetic Alpine
Most comfortable
Fischer S-Bound 98 Crown with Easy Skin
Best for steeper terrain
Rossignol BC 70 Positrack
Most versatile ski