dynafit

Lightest ski

Best all-around

Best warmth-to-weight

Best for fast-and-light touring

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

Lightest shell from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.

Best insulated layer for touring from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.

Best value

Best for touring

Full-featured

Best for touring laps

Fast-and-light pants

Year-round performer

Best traction

They can handle all conditions, top to bottom.

Walking is effortless with these futuristic boots.

Versatile baselayer

Top-notch walking comfort meets all-day warmth in this touring boot.

You can’t find a ski boot with a better balance of climbing and downhill performance at this price.

These skis have the power to handle big mountain lines.

This breathable, lightweight softshell is ideal for big climbs.

Breathable insulation makes these the most versatile winter pants we’ve tested.

Get a lightweight touring binding that won’t prematurely release.

Runners who prefer cushioning and protection for long mountain runs will love these trail runners.

If you're an ultralight obsessives or a fastpacker who wants the absolute lightest shell, this softshell is the one for you.

The superlight Denali turns on a dime in tight terrain, yet floats like a champ in champagne powder.

This is the everyman’s Dynafit: It’s both warmer and more affordable than the company’s 2011 Editors’ Choice Award-winning TLT.

There’s no reason not to pack this tiny ear-warmer.

Costs $200 less than any other new binding we tested this year without compromising performance.

A gauzy tee built for heat.

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Mountain runner has superior grip.