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Only the very best makes it into print. But there are some pretty great runners-up you should know about, too.
The magnetic MFI system keeps your face covered without fogging up
It’s 2021. Let’s retire the cringeworthy label already.
A simple mechanism makes Julbo's Aerospace goggles effective and easy to use
Fast tint shifts, seamless lens changes, and better antifog technology mean you can focus on your line
Sussing out the best new skis meant four straight days of shredding. Here's some of what we wore to stay warm, safe, and comfortable.
This high-tech—and high-priced—workout gear looks like it's out of science fiction
From protective equipment to hand sanitizer to donations, here's how gear producers are helping to slow the spread of the virus
Last week the snow-sports world was arguing over whether or not chairlifts should be running during the coronavirus crisis. Now it's donating goggles to hospitals in need.
One writer's meditation on the confusing world of snow-sports apparel
What we're most excited about for the upcoming season
A well-packed ski bag can mean the difference between an epic holiday and trashed gear. Here's how to do it right.
A well-packed ski bag can mean the difference between an epic holiday and trashed gear. Here's how to do it right.
20 pieces we'll be using on the mountain this winter
Two newcomers shake things up, while a couple of old hands succeed with clever tech
Swimming in oceans and lakes can seem daunting, but these pointers from seasoned coaches and triathletes will help you build confidence and fitness in the pool before taking the plunge
Beacon, check. Shovel, check. Hawaiian shirt, check.
Our favorite snow-sports eyewear of all time, from affordable to high-tech
Our resident gear expert is a fan of rising at the crack of dawn to get a couple laps in
This dorky little windshield wiper is the world's most effective tool for cleaning your goggles
Ben shows off our top gear picks under $50
The Smith I/O was already one of our favorite pairs of goggles—and now it’s even better, thanks to a new magnetic lens-swapping system
Trekking the span of the frigid southernmost continent alone and unaided demands durable equipment
Knowing the basics on lenses, fit, and venting will help you find a pair you love
With a new year and new gear right around the corner, it's time to take a look back at our favorite products from the past 12 months
This simple, affordable product will protect your expensive eyewear
From ski straps to boot bags, here's our favorite gear for getting to the hill and back
Tough and functional for those long days on snow
Can Spy's new electrochromic tint-changing lens unseat the Smith—my favorite goggles ever—from its throne?
The prescription goggles are the best solution for those who simply can't go without their specs on the slopes
The decorated skier talks productivity and good habits as he prepares to defend his gold medal in Pyeongchang and enters his 12th year running his eyewear company
Traveling far and wide for powder doesn't have to be an awkward nightmare, thanks to this cleverly designed carry-on
The big outdoor trade shows are upon us, which means it's time to start looking at the top products for winter 2018–19. Here's what our editors are most excited about.
REI’s winter sale features excellent products at rock-bottom prices
Cylindrical lenses that strike the perfect balance between performance and price.
A group of ϳԹ editors took advantage of a recent snowstorm to rip around on some of the newest designs for winter 2017-18
Perpetually foggy goggles are one of the few things that can ruin a precious powder day. Thankfully, two companies agree and are working to produce the world’s first anti-fog technology.
The coolest, most high-tech solution to goggle fog we've seen
Can't get to the slopes yourself? There's a virtual reality goggle for that.
Oakley partnered with Garmin to make the new Airwave 1.5 HUD goggle. We have to admit, it's pretty cool.
And hello to the F-Bom, the world's first snow goggles with active anti-fog technology.
Virtual reality is just for gamers. But augmented reality—a new wearable technology—could revolutionize how we train for sports, making athletes faster, better, and more precise.
Ready to hit the hills? If your gear needs an update—this winter or next—consider these pieces from POC.
Pants are fine, but if your goal is waist-deep powder, a good pair of bibs like FlyLow’s Bakers ($330) are what you need.
Most goggles feature fog-resistant double lenses, but the cheap ones are built flat and bent into the frame, creating distortion, which can cause headaches. Invest in optically correct spherical lenses. Polarization? It cuts reflected light, but it can mask ice, too.
Scott's Off-Grid Goggle allow you to adjust the shape of the frame to fit your face.
ϳԹ picks the essentials for January, including the Icebreaker Oasis Crewe Razor Shirt.
ϳԹ reviews the best gear in the 2012 gift guide, including the Lib Tech C2BTX snowboard.
ϳԹ reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the K2 Rescue Shovel Plus.
ϳԹ reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Arnette Mercenary goggles.
What are the best snowshoes for deep snow? What are the best goggles for snowshoeing? Jennifer from Helena, Montana Judy from Portland, Oregon
Triathlon is one of the most gear-intensive sports there is, so try a few tris before you invest in a top-of-the line wetsuit or bike. In the meantime, here are a few great buys that will shave seconds off your time and get you amped for an Ironman. Specialized Women's…
Giro’s new Pop Top design is quick and easy. Flip the main switch, lift the double lens out of the frame, and replace it with the included low-light lenses. giro.com…
Obvious beer-goggle jokes notwithstanding, Scott’s new spherical, all-conditions Natural Light lens might be the most versatile in our test. Instead of a gray or vermilion field of vision, Natural Light shows the world pretty much as it is. scottusa.com…
Malleable rubber gaskets behind the foam create a reassuringly snug seal. Free-spinning strap hinges eliminate pressure points. And the spherical-like lens was second only to the Smith I/O in clarity. spyoptic.com…
Are we not dudes? Must we sport beads and faux fur on our goggles? Oakley, thankfully, says “No!” The new Ambush is blessedly simple but stylish, comes in six different colors, and has top-notch helmet compatibility. oakley.com…
The optical quality is impressive, but it’s the frame design that really shines: An internal skeleton gives the frame more structural integrity than most goggles, and it takes pressure off the bridge of your nose for a fit that’s firm but even. oakley.com…
Would you buy your teenage son a $200 goggle? We wouldn’t either. Optic Nerve’s Antero has a clarity-boosting spherical lens, the likes of which could once be found only on high-dollar units. nerveusa.com…
Besides exposing your naïveté, gaper gap—the bit of exposed forehead between your goggles and helmet—also exposes your forehead to ice-cream-headacheinducing cold. Scott’s new Fix, with its strap routed through the goggle’s frame (instead of bolted to it), eliminates that gap. scottusa.com…
With its fog-cutting yellow-based tint, the Revolution has the most effective photochromic lens we’ve seen, capable of going from a milk-bottle day to bright sun. julbousa.com…
Interchangeable lens, done right: Flip open the hinged front gasket, pop in a different lens (it ships with two) and in a matter of seconds you’ve got the right tint for the conditions. carrerasportusa.com…