Editors' Choice

BACKPACKER hasn’t given an Editor’s Choice Award to a waterproof shell since 2016. Here's why.

We took the year's standout products to Banff National Park in Alberta. The 10 items that excelled in that ultimate trial earned the right to be called the year’s best cold-weather gear.

You won't find a smoother ride in the backcountry.

Snow on the ground? Snow problem with this heavy-duty sleeping pad.

A full-featured ski pack that has the storage you need

There's no such thing as a "perfect" insulating midlayer, but this is as close as we're going to get.

This weather-resistant puffy keeps the heat in and the precip out.

The increased field of vision in these goggles helped us get a whole new perspective.

Protect your head with this versatile, tough helmet.

These mountain-ready snowshoes are easy to use in any temperature.

Say goodbye to baggy touring pants once and for all.

We headed to Alberta to try out the year's greatest gear—and got in an all-time ski trip along the way.

No storm can flatten this bomber tent.

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.