Apparel

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.

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

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.

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

The best shoes for you are the ones you won’t think about much once you’re on the road. Finding them may take trial and error. Here’s how to get started.

To find the right sports bra, your best bet is to try as many as possible. We recommend 10 options to kick-start your search.

We assessed the fabric, fit, performance, and style of an array of workout leggings to find six excellent pairs for whatever moves you.

Whether we’re lounging at home or biking around town, these shorts are all we’ll be wearing this summer.

The perfect pair of sunglasses protects your eyes from the sun while matching your own personal style. Try one of these 11 comfy, high-quality pairs.

Water shoes are utilitarian, keeping your feet safe underwater. But they can be stylish, too. We’ve found five pairs in a variety of styles to suit anyone.

Sandals are a must-have summer accessory, and we’ve found nice-looking and comfortable options that’ll suit anyone.

Although national parks are reopening, not all the services you’d expect will be available. Here’s what to pack for your next visit to help fill in the gaps.

After testing 30 rain jackets and raincoats, we found seven we liked in a range of sizes, lengths, and styles to keep you dry.

We’ve found 10 pairs of rain boots that’ll do more than just keep your feet dry—they’ll match your style and environment no matter what you need.

An easy at-home wash and re-waterproofing can make an old raincoat work like new.

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 chilly treks through two countries, we prefer to cozy up in the Outdoor Research Transcendent Down Vest and the Patagonia Down Sweater Vest.

Cleaning your down jacket at the end of each season helps ensure that it stays warm and toasty for several years.

Hard-core bike commuters share seven items—from storm-worthy gloves to rugged tires—that keep them (and their stuff) safe and dry in the winter.

Whether you’re trying to stay cool under the sun or just contain your quarantine hair, try one of the visors, straw hats, or baseball caps we love.

Out testers hiked 200 hours to find an effective sun hat for outdoor activities. The Sunday Afternoons Ultra Adventure Hat is their unanimous favorite, providing maximum protection for head, neck, and face.

After hiking 160 miles in 18 pairs of hiking socks, we chose the men’s and women’s Darn Tough Light Hiker Micro Crew as the best hiking socks for most people.

After performing 120 hours of testing, we think the versatile, high-value Ryders Seventh photochromic glasses are the best outdoor eyewear for most people.

This is the gear we’d use during—and after—a rainy-day outing.

After testing rain pants in a rain forest and in Portland, Oregon, we determined that the men’s and women’s Marmot PreCip Eco Pants are the best for most people.

We spent 40 hours researching and testing 12 pairs of ski socks, and chose the men’s and women’s Smartwool PhD Ski Light socks as the best for most people.

We spent 60 hours testing 27 lightweight windbreakers and decided that the Salomon Agile Wind Jacket (men's, women's) is the best for most people.