Kelly Bastone

With an unusually breathable liner and comfy walk mode, this boot facilitates long tours.

It’s the closest you’ll get to an alpine boot that can really tour.

A softshell with strategically placed waterproof zones.

It combines windproof chest protection (perfect for descents) with a breathable backpanel (ideal for climbing).

Stretchy, butter-soft fabric makes this lightweight jacket perfect for fast-paced tours.

A touch of breathable insulation keeps you from getting chilled—or overheating—in cold conditions.

Armored fabric and windproof construction provide cozy refuge from icy gusts.

This midweight softshell strikes a balance between weather protection and breathability, all for a great price.

The lightly insulated Ephus (and women’s Eldora) packs wind and weather protection into a lightweight, low-bulk design.

Rugged, water-resistant, and breathable, this wool jacket pairs backcountry performance with frontcountry looks.

This full-featured, three-layer Gore-Tex Pro Shell pant stands up to hard use in fierce weather.

Storm-worthy and breathable, this softshell pant proved ideal for working hard in all conditions.

This tough, protective bib is more comfortable than most, thanks to a great fit and stretchy hardshell fabric.

Supremely packable and lightweight, this minimalist hardshell works year-round.

Supple, quiet fabric gives this hardshell jeans-like comfort for all-day wear and après lounging.

Full side zips offer better ventilation than you typically get from shells this tough.

The Cham merges freeride styling with durable fabrics and ounce-shaving design.

A unique venting design and ultra-breathable fabric make this minimalist jacket ideal for hard-working hikers and skiers.

Most insulated jackets are so bulky, they’re only practical for lift-served skiing—but this toaster is trim and breathable enough for day tours in cold temperatures.

Snow-specific features and highly breathable Gore-Tex Active Shell make this three-layer jacket ideal for both ski-touring and ski-mountaineering.

Get top-shelf storm protection at half the cost of a top-shelf shell.

Cut full and long, this three-layer jacket features freeride styling that fits tall guys beautifully.

From sizzling deserts to 14,00-foot summits, these long-sleeved layers shielded testers from extreme conditions.

Calf-high socks perfect for all shoulder-season activities

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Softshell pants that are waterproof from the knees down.

A puffy perfect for volatile alpine conditions.

A midweight merino wool base- or midlayer.

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Perfect for hiking in scorching temps, these barely-there nylon shorts balance stretch and quick drying time

A performance piece that feels like a sweatshirt.

A trail-worthy flannel.

A gauzy tee built for heat.

Slim-fitting pants with top-notch durability and weather resistance.

Reinforced guyout points deliver above-average durability, and an optional mesh net enhances protection in buggy areas.

Solo hikers get a near-perfect balance between livability and weight savings.

This freestanding, double-walled featherweight pitches fast, packs tiny, and withstands the worst three-season storms.

Starlight meets lightweight in this view-friendly tent.

It’s the perfect shelter for couples who want a superlight tent with traditional freestanding, two-door performance.

Enjoy the best of indoor/outdoor living.

An unconventional design delivers comfort and protection for even the tallest campers—with no weight penalty.

This shelter disappears in your pack—like any good bivy—but tent-like upgrades make it way more livable than most.

This non-freestanding shelter blends the best features of tents and tarps, offering bug protection and a ballroom-size vestibule for about a pound per person.

Alpine storms can’t shake this four-season shelter. It’s no ultralight, but the strength-to-weight ratio is hard to beat.

Amazing features for the weight: Even tall folks can stretch out in this 96-inch-long dome (the longest in our test), and the giant vestibule offers welcome shelter in prolonged storms.

It’s one of the lightest three-person tents we've used, yet it has two doors and headroom.

This three-season dome saves weight and money.

This freestanding shelter fits a whole family—on a family budget. But space is best for parents with young kids, not teens.

As luxurious as a portable shade tree and open to welcome breezes, it offers cool refuge for four in hot conditions.

An easy-to-pitch tarp

For casual winter adventures, a warm-and-cozy boot.

The supportive hiking shoes by Marshall WP.

A bargain rain jacket that's actually breathable.