Deal of the Week: Gregory Paragon 48/Maven 45
Score the best deal we’ve seen yet on one of our favorite packs of 2020.
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The Best Three-Season Sleeping Bags of 2021
Choosing a go-to sleeping bag can be a daunting task, but we’re about to make your life easier. After testing the field’s top 38 models, we’ve determined that these six cocoons are the tops for three-season warmth and comfort.
Backpacker’s Complete Guide to the Best Three-Season Sleeping Bags
Dial in perfect backcountry sleep for the majority of the hiking season with the best three-season sleeping bag for you.
Big Agnes Star Fire UL 20°F
Most weatherproof 3-season sleeping bag
NEMO Forte
Roomiest 3-season sleeping bag
Therm-a-Rest Hyperion 20°F
Lightest 3-season sleeping bag
Marmot Trestles Elite Eco 20°F
Best value 3-season sleeping bag
Feathered Friends Egret YF 20°F
Best Fit for Women
Sierra Designs Nitro 800
Best all-around sleeping bag
Deal of the Week: Osprey Talon 22/Tempest 20
These light, comfortable daypacks will feel even better at this price.
GCI Outdoor MaxRelax Pod Rocker
This chair is a cradle of comfort for car-camping outings.
Deal of the Week: Jaybird Tarah Pro Wireless Sport Headphones
Keep the tunes rolling on long trail days with one of our favorite sets of earbuds.
GCI Outdoor Kickback Rocker
This chair brings the comfort of your living room to the campsite.
The Best Plus-Sized Women’s Hiking Apparel for Winter
The trail is for all shapes and sizes, and these designers know it.
Deal of the Week: REI Co-op Kids' Traildreamer Insulated Jacket
This puffy will keep your little one toasty on the trail this winter.
TrainingMask 3.0
This workout accessory will change the way you train.
Atomic Hawx Prime XTD 115W
Best-fitting ski boot for women
SCARPA F1 LT
Lightest ski boot
Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95
Best for ski mountaineering
Dynafit Blacklight 88
Lightest ski
G3 SLAYr 114
Best powder ski
Völkl Rise Beyond 98
Best all-around skis
The 10 Best Car Camping Gifts of 2020
These products will help you live it up on your next basecamping adventure.
Deal of the Week: BioLite HeadLamp 330
This light prioritizes both power and comfort.
The 12 Best Hiking Gifts Under $25
For many of us, 2020 has been the year of shrinking budgets. From environmentally-friendly ski wax to an ultralight musical instrument, these outdoor gifts will still bring a smize to anyone’s masked face.
Deep Dive: Hiking Footwear Outsoles
Get a grip on choosing the right outsole for your adventures.
Leatherman FREE K2
This knife has a few handy tricks hidden away.
Smartwool Merino Sport Fleece Colorblock Tight
Best leggings
Beyond Clothing K2 Celeris Pullover and Long John
Most versatile baselayer
First Lite Men’s Wick Longsleeve Crew
Best wicking
Woolx Merino Blizzard ¼ Zip
Warmest baselayer
Montbell Super Merino Wool Light Weight Round Neck
Best value baselayer
The 10 Best Gifts for Adventurers of 2020
Get ready for your next big journey with these 10 smart presents.
The 3 Best Snowshoes of 2021
The trail's still there, even when you can't see it. Beat the posthole with these floaty, powder-ready snowshoes.
MSR Evo Ascent Snowshoe Kit
Best for beginners
Atlas Helium-MTN
Best stride
Garneau Premiere
Best float
Leatherman FREE P4
This do-it-all multitool offers convenience in a compact design.
Deal of the Week: Garmin inReach Mini
Grab a rare deal on this two-way satellite messenger.
The 5 Best Gifts for Dog Owners of 2020
Help your friends prepare their pooches for the trail with these standout products.
The Best Gifts for Ultralighters of 2020
Help the gram-counter on your list go lighter and faster.
Deal of the Week: Mountain Hardwear AP Pant
An awesome deal on some of our favorite trail-to-town trousers
Arva EVO 5
Intuitive beacon
Rocky Talkie
Durable radio
Mammut Carbon Probe 280 Speed Lock
Fast-action probe
Scott Patrol E1 30 Backpack
Full-featured airbag pack
Arc’teryx Trino SL Hoody/Anorak
Most breathable softshell jacket
Maloja WangM / PunaM
Most versatile
Black Diamond Dawn Patrol Hybrid Shell
Most protective
Deep Dive: Waterproof/Breathable Membranes
Everything you need to know about keeping dry.
Deal of the Week: Kelty Cosmic 0°F
This sleeping bag will keep you toasty on cold winter nights.
Marmot Keele Peak
Year-round pick
Rab Khroma Kinetic
Best mobility
Ortovox 3L Ortler Jacket
Most breathable
Outdoor Research Archangel
Best protection
Working Remote With Chris Burkard
See the world through the viewfinder of one of the world’s foremost adventure photographers.
Deal of the Week: Mountain Hardwear Exposure/2 Gore-Tex Paclite Plus
This rain shell set has you covered from top to bottom.
Farm to Feet White Mountain Lounger
Best camp sock
Decathlon Forclaz MH520 High Sock
Best value sock
Rockay Razer
Best sock for trail running
Darn Tough Edge With Cushion
Most comfortable sock
Smartwool PhD Pro Ski Race
Best sock for big days
PAKMULE Sway-Back
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The 6 Best Hiking Boots of Winter 2020
Bust through snow, crust, and slush with this warm, toothy footwear.
Wolverine ShiftPlus Polar Range BOA
Best features in a boot
Dolomite Tamaskan 1.5
Best ounce-for-ounce boot
Vasque Breeze WT GTX
Best for snowshoeing
SCARPA Manta Tech GTX
Best for mountaineering
Salewa MTN Trainer 2 Winter GTX
Most versatile winter boot
Oboz Sawtooth II 8” Insulated B-DRY
Warmest boots
The 4 Best Gloves of Winter 2020
Get the warmth you need—and ditch the bulk you don't.
Gordini Spring Glove
Best dexterity
Black Diamond Recon Glove
Best protection
Seirus HW Gore-Tex Infinium Trace Glove
Most breathable glove
Flylow Super Mitten
Warmest mitten
The 6 Best Insulated Hiking Jackets of Winter 2020
Stay warm and cozy with these perfect puffies and fleeces.
Mountain Equipment Xeros Jacket
Best-fitting women's insulated jacket
Sierra Designs Borrego Hybrid Jacket
Most breathable insulated jacket
Patagonia DAS Light Hoody
Best insulated jacket for weatherproofing