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Whether its merely brisk or fully frigid out, these tops will keep your workouts comfortable
Our testers braved cold, wind, snow, and slush to find the best-performing mens running pants and tights
No matter the weather, these leggings kept us moving comfortably
The deals we cant resist this year for rock, ice, and gym climbing
The X-Mid trekking pole tent and other groundbreaking ultralight designs have earned Durston an unmatched fan base, with a 14,000-person Facebook group and in-jokes about stickers and sage at the center of it
Tested and approved jackets to provide shelter from winter cold and slop
Because there is no such things as bad running weather when you have the right gear
Because having cold hands or head on a run is no fun
Dont let frozen ears and fingers ruin running in a winter wonderland
Of the few dozen winter jackets we tested last season, these six impressed on a Southwestern ranch, at the apr癡s bar, and almost everywhere in between
We tested insulated jackets of every stripefrom puffies to shackets, synthetic fill to downto find the highest-performing options for your cold-weather adventure
The results are in: From puffies to weather-resistant softshells, these were the best active midlayers we tested.
Our crew tested over two dozen fleeces in every winter condition they could find. These six stood out from the competition.
We tested over 20 fuzzy pullovers and jackets to find the 5 highest-performing fleeces for every cold-weather adventure
We tested 25 earbuds on trails, treadmills, and trains to find the best for every listener and budget
We tested more than 30 base layer tops and bottoms in a wide range of winter conditions. These six topped our list.
If youre going to carry your kid on a hiking, skiing, or biking adventure, these five items will make the journey easier and more fun. Ive tried them all.
What you choose to wear closest to your skin can be the difference between a standout day in the elements and a mediocre one
We tested more than 35 styles to find the warmest, comfiest, most capable boots for everyday winter wear
After testing 51 pairs, our picky lead sunglass tester finally found shades that dont suck for trail running: the Julbo Density
What do you get when you give 51 sunglasses to more than a dozen multi-sport athletes and tell them to find the best in the bunch? This collection of trusty shades.
We tested over 75 trail shoes across hundreds of miles of rocky singletrack, sandy paths, and muddy forests. These 14 stood out as the top performers.
Tap inor, rather, strap into the flow state with these tester-approved snowboard bindings
We put 117 shoes through thousands of miles of long runs, speed workouts, races, and daily jaunts. These 16 emerged as the best.
Lace up and lace your line with these tester-approved snowboarding and splitboarding boots.
The best nordic ski gear provides comfort, support, warmth, and breathability, all in a deceivingly streamlined package
Challenging conditions last season helped us test the best skis that are breaking boundaries in the sport right now
This deck rides switch exceptionally, floats well, and may be the most durable split on the market today
Ditch the crowds and enjoy the pow with our testers favorite splitboards on the market
The Gnu Barrett board wins the Editors Choice award for a second time thanks to its reliable, ripping all-mountain prowess
From all-mountain rippers to powder craft, these five boards will have women riders everywhere salivating to get the 2024/2025 season started
Our testers favorite board, the Nitro Alternator is a capable, no-frills, cambered all-mountain crusher
Meet our snowboard test directors go-to Japow board and a perennial favorite of our Tahoe test team
30 testers put 50 snowboards to the test during our board test week at Tahoes Diamond Peak and beyond. These are the cream of the crop.
After a year of testing, we've identified 12 marathon shoes that will boost your performance and make the race more enjoyable
Out of the 106 products we tested, these ten picks got us most excited to get back into hunting season
These jackets, waders, vests, boots, socks, gloves, and layers handled long days and cold nights in the winter backcountry hunting deer, ducks, turkey, and more
Eleven testers spent hundreds of hours working out in dozens of different sports bras to find the best-performing picks for every type of activity
Ten testers tried 47 running shorts over 4,500 miles. These came out on top.
Our hands-on impressions cooking with Yetis new skillet, why we love it, and why it looks oh so familiar
Ten testers tried more than 50 T-shirts and singlets over 4,500 miles. These came out on top.
My favorite two-piece swimsuits designed for active women of any age
Weve been on a quest to find innovative gear that will make your daily run that much better
Our gear columnist was never a fan of wind jackets until he tried this one
These jerseys, pants, and shorts got us through rain, sunshine, wind, and everything in between
Capture your adventures in detail-rich photos with these fully featured cameras
Nine testers sweated in more than 50 summer workout shirts, shorts, hats, and accessories. These six came out on top.
Sonys new A7CII is a full-frame powerhouse in a small package
Maximize family time outdoors with these smart kid picks
We tested 21 boards and road countless breaks to bring you our top six picks
Our favorite boats for flatwater to Class V rapids
These eight beauties can take any surface you throw at them
We tested dozens of paddleboards. These five favorites stood out from the crowd.
Live like royalty miles from pavement with this years best new rigs
We ran over 2,500 miles on roads and trails to find the best running t-shirts and tank tops for staying cool and dry in heat and humidity
We tested 18 different bikes to bring you the best road and gravel e-bikes of 2024
We logged more than 2,500 miles to find the best running shorts for staying cool and feeling fast and stylish
We surfed, ran, and swam our hearts out in 18 different styles. These were our favorites.
From sweat-wicking shorts to a minimalist shell, here are our favorite products to hit the trails this summer
We biked long and hard on 17 different electric commuter bikes to find out which four are truly the best.
After testing 21 bike shoes, we hand-picked these road, gravel, and mountain-bike shoes
Plush, with surprising pep, the updated Nike Vomero is our new go-to training shoe
These biking accessories and tools will help you work smarter, not harder, on two wheels
Theres no downhill too technical for these rides
We tested eight bikes, and these four came out on top
Six Pinkbike writers and editors tested 15 trail bikes last year. These five picks impressed us the most.
Hit the pavement with these five dynamic picks
Having run in every plated trail shoe made, we find the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra the first that matches road supershoe performance without sacrificing trail-handling prowess
We tested 20 new products on trails, treadmills, and trains to find the best earbuds and headphones for every listener and budget
We Loved the Classic Look of These Earbuds from Marshall. Then We Were Wowed by Their Sound Quality.
The Marshall Motif II ANC earbuds made us feel like we were inside a recording studio
Helping you understand the metallurgy thats making knives sharper, more durable, and less rusty than ever before
You're known as the king of apr癡s-ski, and you like to dress the part
Racing the Iditarod means braving gnarly cold. Here's the gear that kept me (and my dogs) going.
We put thousands of road miles on more than 70 new running shoes. These seven emerged as the best.
These five pieces of equipment will help up your off-season game