Best Base Layers of 2025

We tested two dozen lightweight, midweight, and heavyweight men’s and women’s base layer tops over four years. We put these base layers to work, and came out with the best base layers for warmth, durability, comfort, and ability to wick away sweat and odor over time.

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Best Protein Powder of 2025

We taste tested dozens of top-rated protein powders to determine the best plant-based, whey, budget, and grass-fed protein powders on the market.

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Best Collagen Peptides Powder of 2025

We reviewed 22 of the best collagen powders to find the top peptide supplements, considering grass-fed, non-GMO, wild-caught, and pasture-raised sources. Our writer, Katie Gerber, is a certified nutrition coach and outdoor athlete who shares her research and experience with the top collagen peptide brands.

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Best Winter Gloves of 2025

We researched the 100 most popular winter gloves, liner gloves, heated gloves, and mittens to find the best gloves for running, cycling, extreme cold, and touchscreen usage.

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Best Down Jackets of 2025

We reviewed 44 down jackets to find the 7 best puffy jackets for most outdoor activities: hiking, camping, backpacking—ultralight to extreme cold.

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Appalachian Trail Gear List & Strategy 2025

Updated for 2025, our gear list and strategy for the Appalachian Trail prepares you for a thru-hike or long distance section of the AT. As weather and ecosystems change, so should your gear. Here’s what we’ve learned from 5 thru-hikes and 11,000 AT miles of trial-and-error.

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