Editors' Choice Gold, Snow 2017: SCARPA Maestrale/Gea Series
The gold standard of touring boots gets lighter and stiffer.
Gear
Gear
Editors' Choice Snow 2017: G3 ROAMr 100 and ROAMr 100 Elle
These skis won’t weigh you down or jostle you around.
Editors' Choice Snow 2017: AlpineAire Classic Guacamole
Upgrade every meal with this ultralight and ultratasty guac.
Editors' Choice Snow 2017: eNZees Foot Soother
Wool is the latest and maybe final solution to a timeless problem.
Editors' Choice Snow 2017: Smartwool PhD Outdoor Mountaineer
This sock is the foundation of comfort on long-haul ski tours.
Best Fall Bird Migration Hikes
Don't forget your binoculars and camera on these bird-watching trails.
Vivobarefoot Primus Trail FG
Burly Barefoots
Klymit Double V
Lightweight Double Pad
Icebreaker MerinoLOFT Ellipse Long Sleeve Half Zip Hood
Breathable Midlayer
CamelBak Franconia LR 24 / Sundowner LR 22
This full-featured pack let us carry big loads in comfort.
Osprey Skarab 24 / Skimmer 22
This roomy option is a sweet deal for bargain hunters.
Columbia Shadow Falls
This all-around pack performed well in every category.
Gregory Citro 30 / Juno 30
The biggest pack in the test also has one of the best-performing hydration systems.
Platypus Duthie A.M. 15
A taut, trampoline-style backpanel provides best-in-test ventilation.
Cotopaxi Veloz 6
The test’s best trail running pack boasts smart pocket design.
Rab Vapour-Rise Alpine Jacket
Ultrabreathable softshell
Rocky Mountain Underground Grrowler
Wearable dog bowl
Five Ten Urban Approach
Versatile low-tops
The Best Gear for Sleeping Better
A great day on the trail starts the night before. Set yourself up for success with the right techniques and a sleeping system that works for you.
How to Shoot an Action Sequence Photo
Give context to your buddy’s mid-jump flail by capturing it from start to finish with a sequence composite.
Garmin inReach Explorer+
Satellite communicator
ECOXGEAR EcoSlate
Bluetooth speaker
Casio Pro Trek WSD-F20
GPS smartwatch
INO Weather Pro
Weather detector
360Fly HD
360-degree camera
ToughTested 16,000mAh Solar Power Bank With Flashlight
Weatherproof battery pack
Black Diamond ReVolt
Rechargeable headlamp
12 Incredible Eclipse Photos From Across America
We're still buzzing off the stoke of last Monday's total solar eclipse. Spectators across North America documented the celestial event, but here are a few of our favorite shots.
The Best Cooling Apparel for Summer Hikes
Don’t let the dog days get the best of you. Stay cool and dry with these smart gear picks.
REI Co-op Quarter Dome Air
Hanging tent
Clark Outdoor NX-270
Cold-weather fortress
NEMO Cloudview
Basecamp lounger
Eagles Nest Outfitters Helios Hammock Suspension System
Hammock suspenders
Klymit Insulated Hammock V
Cold weather-ready
Grand Trunk OneMade Double Trunktech Hammock
Lightweight double
Sea to Summit Ultralight Hammock
Ultralight
Helinox Passport TL Series
Lightest
Leki Micro Vario Ti COR-TEC DSS
Best shock absorption
REI Co-op Flash Carbon
Best telescoping
Black Diamond Distance Z
Bargain folding
Merrell Agility Peak Flex
Stable runner
Adidas Terrex Fast GTX Surround
Waterproof light hikers
Hanwag Banks II GTX
High-milege strider
KEEN Terradora
Women’s dayhiker
Voormi Access NXT Pullover
Double Midlayer
Howler Brothers Gaucho Snapshirt
Everyday Shirt
Club Ride Shaka Flannel
Technical Flannel
Columbia Montrail Titan Lite Windbreaker
Ultralight Windshirt
Topo Designs Breaker Shirt Jacket
Versatile long sleeve
Patagonia Nano-Air Light Hybrid Jacket
Workhorse puffy
Columbia Shimmering Light Short Sleeve Shirt
Technical T-shirt
Club Ride Two Timer
Midlayer
KÜHL Renegade Pant
Do-it-all pants
Columbia South Canyon Casual Rain Pant
Bargain rain pant
Dynafit Transalper Light Dynastretch Pant
Fast-and-light pants
Black Diamond Alpine Light Softshell Pants
Most breathable
Arc’teryx Sabria Pant
Best Mobility
Columbia Silver Ridge Pull-On Pant
Bargain pick
Arc’teryx Psiphon FL Short
Durable shorts
Royal Robbins Coast Short
Fast-Drying Shorts
ExOfficio Sol Cool Boxer Brief
Cooling underwear
tasc TTFN Studio Bra
Most comfortable
Patagonia Active Mesh Bra
Quick-dry
Stio Modis Hooded Jacket
Breathable Shell
Make a Paracord Survival Bracelet
Possibly the most useful fashion accessory you'll ever wear.
Nalgene 12 oz. OTF Kids
This water bottle makes staying hydrated easy and fun
REI Co-op Rainwall
A light, no-nonsense rain jacket for kids
Therm-a-Rest Corus HD Quilt
Bikepacking Quilt
Outdoor Research Helium Bivy
Bivy for Bikepacking
Blackburn Outpost Bags
Handlebar and Seat Packs
Light & Motion Imjin 800
Bikepacking Light
Green Guru Clincher Mini Frame Bag
Bike Frame Bag
Mammut Cargon 60
Tough Duffel
Quiz: Find the Right Baselayer
Figure out what type of shirt you need by considering how hard you'll work and how your body will likely react to the climate.
Real Shades Adventure P2
Sunglasses that won't crack under pressure
Black Diamond Wiz
A headlamp made with the littlest night owls in mind
Columbia Silver Ridge III Convertible Pants
Pants that stand up to the rigors of being an outdoor kid
Vasque Kids Breeze III Ultradry
Tyke-friendly boots with adult-worthy technical chops