Mystery Ranch Patrol 45
Largest capacity
Gear
Gear
Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 130 / w’s XTD 110
Best freerider
Marmot Lithium Sleeping Bag
Editors’ Choice Update
La Sportiva Sytron
Mileage monster
Exped Synmat HL Duo Winter M Sleeping Pad
Double-wide winter pad
Dynafit TLT SpeedFit
Best value
Salomon S/Lab X-Alp
Best all-around
Dynafit Speed 90
Best for touring
Sierra Designs Tuolumne
Best value
686 GLCR Gore-Tex Paclite Multi Shell Jacket
Best for quick changes
Rab Sharp Edge Shell Jacket
Most breathable
Mountain Standard Terrain N’ Rain Shell
Best value
Patagonia Pluma Shell Jacket
Eco-friendly
Montane Ajax Shell Jacket
Most versatile
Dynafit Radical GTX Shell Jacket
Full-featured
Arc’teryx Beta LT Shell Jacket
Lightest
Smartwool Merino 250 Asym Bottom
Women’s pick
Helly Hansen Lifa Merino Seamless ½ Zip and Pants
Best wicking
The North Face Wool Baselayer Tight
Best ski bottoms
Under Armour UA Base 2.0 Hoodie and ¾ Legging
Bargain set
Terramar The Beast Half-Zip Baselayer
Most versatile
Patagonia PowSlayer Bib
Eco-friendly all-rounders
Rab Sharp Edge Pant
Women’s touring pant
Dynafit Speedfit Dynastretch Pants
Best for touring laps
The North Face Summit L2 FuseForm Grid fleece 1/4 Zip Hoodie
Most breathable
Outdoor Research Shiftup Half-Zip Hoodie
Most versatile
Smartwool Merino 250 Sport Pattern Hoodie
Most comfortable
Montane Wolf Hoodie
Warmest
Mountain Hardwear Stretchdown DS Hooded Jacket
Most comfortable
Outdoor Research Alpenice Hooded Jacket
Most versatile
Helly Hansen Odin Veor Jacket
Best ventilation
Arc’teryx Alpha IS Jacket
Best for winter sieges
Patagonia Hyper Puff Hoody
Loftiest synthetic
LOWA Aerox GTX Mid Surround
Most Breathable
Under Armour Newell Ridge Mid Reactor
Best Traction
SCOTT Kinabalu Enduro
Best Trail Runner
Zamberlan 1000 Baltoro GTX
Best for Mountaineering
Adidas Terrex Conrax BOA
Warmest Boot
Best of the Rest: Hiking Competitions
If our writer’s experience racing in the Phoenix Summit Challenge (November 2017), has you itching for a close-to-home hiking competition, consider these worthy of your time.
Editors' Choice Snow 2017: Mountain Hub
Trail beta gets a community-oriented app.
Editors' Choice Gold, Snow 2017: Black Diamond Mega Light
Say goodbye to the tent-bound blues.
Editors' Choice Snow 2017: ORTOVOX Ascent 30 AVABAG
Practice makes perfect with this full-featured avalanche pack.
Editors' Choice Snow 2017: The North Face Ventrix Hoodie
This responsive insulation works hard because you do.
Editors' Choice Snow 2017: Eddie Bauer EverTherm Down Hooded Jacket
This jacket has all the warmth of a puffy, but none of the puff.
Editors' Choice Snow 2017: Pomoca Climb Pro S-Glide TIPON
Make room for new skins. But not much room.
Editors' Choice Gold, Snow 2017: SCARPA Maestrale/Gea Series
The gold standard of touring boots gets lighter and stiffer.
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