Outdoors

After more than 2 million steps over all sorts of terrain, we chose the Salomon Quest 4 Gore-Tex Boots (in men’s and women’s sizes) as the best hiking boots.

After another year of testing, we think the newly redesigned Moshi Digits Touchscreen Gloves are the best touchscreen gloves for most people.

To weather the cold, damp, and ice of winter, Montbell’s Alpine Light Down Jacket (available in women’s and men’s sizes) is the one we want to wrap up in.

After sleeping in 25 tents, we think the Kelty Grand Mesa 4 is the best tent for two people and the Eureka Copper Canyon LX 6 is best for most families.

This winter, a wearable sleeping bag will keep you cozy during your socially distant outdoor hangouts with friends.

After wrapping ourselves in thirteen different puffy blankets, we found the Rumpl Down Puffy is the best insulated blanket to take outside.

After trudging through snow and ice in 29 pairs of boots, we’ve chosen nine that will keep you warm, dry, and stable all winter long.

After 40 hours of testing on trails, streets, beaches, and more, we’re determined that the Montem Ultra Strong Trekking Poles are the best for nearly everyone.

Before lacing up and hitting the trails, follow these tips to make sure your boots fit securely.

If you’re willing to do some research, light to medium wrenching, and variable fiddling, adding a motor to the bike you already own may be a viable option.

If you’re looking for ways to avoid the bus or subway, we recommend Segway Ninebot’s KickScooter Max G30LP, which is great for short commutes as well as errands.

If you want to capture videos and photos of favorite action sports, we think the GoPro Hero9 Black is the best choice for most people.

From an ultrafast snow tube to a sleek saucer to a classic wooden pull sled, we’ve identified the standout sleds for snow-day fun.

After slipping and sliding on roads and trails in Alaska and the Sierra Nevada, we’ve found the best ways to stay upright while walking, hiking, or running.

We sent 13 testers out to hike, ski, shovel snow, and run, and we found base layers in a variety of styles and fabrics that will keep all types of bodies warm.

After four years of relaxing in the sand and playing in the surf, we’ve chosen the best picks to help you enjoy a perfect beach day.

We tested 33 goggles in South Carolina and the Dominican Republic, and found the Aqua Sphere Kayenne to be the best swim goggles for most people.

These are the necessities that Wirecutter staffers won’t hit the beach without.