Editors' Choice

For five months, we crisscrossed continents, climates, and comfort zones to put the newest outdoor products to the test. Presenting the 12 winners of this year’s Editors’ Choice Awards.

Stay warm and save rivers with this eco-friendly fleece layer.

Finally, a pair of rainpants you won't be afraid to wear all day.

This efficient stove has been one of our favorites for more than a decade.

Cut weight and stay warm with this featherweight bag.

The best parts about these new-school shades are what they don't have.

This sun shirt is a soft alternative to wearing sunscreen.

This multitasking utensil won't just keep you fed: It works as a can opener, flathead screwdriver, and more too.

Do you really need a better stake? When it's this featherweight beauty, you do.

We've been giving out Editors' Choice Awards for 25 years—and these 11 products have stood the test of time.

Our top picks for fall and winter camping and adventuring.

Editors' choice for best expedition sleeping bag from the 2018 Fall/Winter Gear Guide.

Editors choice for wooly comfort from the 2018 Fall/Winter Gear Guide.

Editors' choice for lightweight traction from the 2018 Fall/Winter Gear Guide.

Editors' choice for the backcountry cure-all from the 2018 Fall/Winter Gear Guide.

Editors' choice for toughest gaiter from the 2018 Fall/Winter Gear Guide.

Editors' choice for snacking from the 2018 Fall/Winter Gear Guide.

Editors' choice for a whippet ski pole from the 2018 Fall/Winter Gear Guide.

Editors' choice for infinite smoothness while skiing from the 2018 Fall/Winter Gear Guide.

Editors choice for sun coverage from the 2018 Fall/Winter Gear Guide.

Editors' choice for a fast-transition boot from the 2018 Fall/Winter Gear Guide.

Editors' choice for a featherweight ski binding from the 2018 Fall/Winter Gear Guide.

Editors' choice for insulated agility from the 2018 Fall/Winter Gear Guide.