For five months, we crisscrossed continents, climates, and comfort zones to put the newest outdoor products to the ultimate hiker’s test. A final, weeklong gauntlet in the Pyrenees Mountains, in Spain’s Catalonia region, was the finishing touch: By its end, we had elected these 12 winners of this year’s Editors’ Choice Awards.
Stay warm and save rivers with this eco-friendly fleece layer.
Go light for less with this affordable solo tent.
Finally, a pair of rainpants you won't be afraid to wear all day.
All-day rainpants
This efficient stove has been one of our favorites for more than a decade.
Cut weight and stay warm with this featherweight bag.
The best parts about these new-school shades are what they don't have.
New-school shades
This sun shirt is a soft alternative to wearing sunscreen.
This lightweight hauler just keeps getting better.
Load-hauling lightweight
It used to be a bunch of plastic bottles. Now, it's one of the most eco-friendly windshells on the market.
Keep the breeze out with this recycled windshell.
This ultralight tent cuts weight, not features.
This sub-two-pound tent is both feature-rich and light.
This multitasking utensil won't just keep you fed: It works as a can opener, flathead screwdriver, and more too.
This isn't just a fork—it's a can opener, a screwdriver, and more.
Do you really need a better stake? When it's this featherweight beauty, you do.