Posts tagged apparel
Best Ski Gloves of 2024/25

We researched 100+ ski gloves to find the best ski gloves, ski gloves for women, ski gloves for cold hands, leather ski gloves, ski touring gloves, and ski gloves for cold and extreme weather. See picks from Black Diamond, Hestra, Arc’teryx, Outdoor Research, Kinco, and more.

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Best Women's Ski Jackets of 2024/25

We test 25 of the most popular women’s ski jackets and then tested to find the best hardshells, insulated jackets, 3 in 1 ski jackets, and ski jackets for layering. We consider hoods, pockets, waterproofing, windproofing, powder skirts, and seam sealing for resort, backcountry, extreme cold, and budget skiers.

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Best Women's Ski Pants of 2024/25

Whether you’re lapping downhill at the resort, touring deep into the backcountry, or getting out for a few casual weekends of skiing or snowboarding each season, a good snow pant makes all the difference between feeling warm, dry, and comfortable - and taking a beating from winter weather.

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Best Softshell Jackets of 2024/25

A softshell is perfect for when the wind is ripping or there’s enough of a chance of light rain or snow that you still want some protection from the elements.

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Best Base Layers of 2024/25

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 Women’s Winter Running Leggings of 2024-2025

Not all running leggings and tights are created equal; that’s why we thoroughly researched and tested this critical piece of gear for ourselves to find the best options for winter runners everywhere.

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Best Synthetic Insulated Jackets of 2024/25

We review 20 of the most popular synthetic insulated jackets and tested the top models for months in conditions as diverse as mountains in Arizona to snow storms near Bend, Oregon to walking a toddler in Portland. We considered models by Patagonia, Arc’teryx, L.L.Bean, Mountain Hardwear, Rab, Outdoor Research, The North Face, and Montbell.

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Best Down Jackets of 2024

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

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Best Winter Gloves of 2024

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. We found thin, lightweight, unbulky gloves with great dexterity.

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