Gear Editor Kristin Hostetter explains the new innovations in down insulation technology,See what our team thought of these two water-resistant down jackets.

Staff Photographer Ben Fullerton shows off La Sportiva's bullet-proof Storm Fighter pants

Staff Photographer Ben Fullerton reviews the lightweight Snow Junkie boots from Vasque

Andrew Bydlon reviews Sierra Designs' TOV Jacket which utilizes the innovative DryDown technology

An insta-change alpine touring boot that almost has a mind of its own.

Gear Editor Kristin Hostetter demonstrates First Ascent's thermal down jacket in action

Staff Photographer Ben Fullerton raves about Cabela's Thermal Zone Baselayers.

A blister-free mountaineering boot for the masses.