Men's

Of the 52 jackets we tested, only 9 kept our testers dry after a season of abuse.

40 pairs went into the backcountry. Only a select few survived a season of thru-hikes, scrambling, and guiding.

Thirteen testers hiked, scrambled, and power-napped to find the very best pants and shorts for hiking and backpacking.

Nine testers donned 32 shirts, jackets, and hoodies for hiking. These five came out on top.

For day hikes, you can do no better than this low-top-sneaker fusion from Oboz.

What you put closest to your skin and make or break your day on the mountain. Don’t mess this one up.

Like the lunch meat in your sandwich, your midlayer should suit your personal taste and complement the conditions

Upgrade to these versatile trip staples

Rigorous testing was no match for these pieces