The best winter boots vary dramatically depending on the environment. Whether you’re trudging through feet of snow to collect firewood, navigating icy ski resort parking lots, or simply walking your dog on a chilly afternoon, the right set of duds makes all the difference, but you’ll need a different pair of boots for each scenario. Our test crew of seven women and five men tried 25 pairs of boots, from thick, farm-ready mucks to fashion-forward Chelseas in foul winter weather across the country. These eight picks rose to the top.

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The history of denim, and the denim shirt, is long. Invented in Europe several hundred years ago, denim was originally a working-class fabric, popular through the centuries with factory workers and cowboys because of its durability. Denim pants and shirts became more of a fashion piece in the 1930s and 40s among consumers who wanted to emulate the adventurous frontier style. After WWII, denim evolved into a more everyday middle-class fabric, worn widely by both men and women, a trend spurred on by gritty Hollywood actors like James Dean and Marlon Brando.

Fast forward to today and denim is easily the most ubiquitous fabric in American closets. Like most people, I’ve been wearing denim jeans my entire life. Only recently, however, have I been turned on to the versatility of the denim shirt. Still made to take a beating, a denim shirt is perfect for everything from cutting wood to camping trips. It’s also a smart alternative to the long-popular but decidedly mainstream flannel shirt for those of us who spend time in the office and want to look sharp but still rugged.

I’ve been testing a wide variety of denim shirts over the past several months. These are my three favorites.

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Midlayers are required to fit an outrageously demanding job description. Unlike the super-puffy parkas and belay jackets that we wear to stay warm while hunkering down, midlayers provide insulation for activity–a role that calls for a true multi-tasker. Its duties include keeping us warm–but not so warm that we overheat during exertion–while also whisking away sweat and shielding us from the elements (should we decide to wear our midlayer as an outer layer, which these toppers must be versatile enough to handle when weather permits). It’s a tall order.

Yet our testing team found six of the best insulated midlayer jackets that check all the boxes. These breathable insulators successfully regulated testers’ temperatures while they skied, hiked, biked, and ran in winter weather conditions. Testers typically sandwiched these jackets over a base layer and beneath a waterproof shell. On climbs or in dry weather when they ditched the shell, testers evaluated these toppers for their ability to shed precipitation and buffer gusts. After testing close to 50 women’s insulated midlayers, we recommend these six standouts.

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In a classic winter layering system, it’s the midlayer that holds the magic. A good midlayer has to breathe, wick, and do most of the insulating for you, even when wet—a level of multitasking you would never ask of another layer. Plus, it’s needed all the time, standing on its own in fair weather and providing hidden, essential warmth under a shell in the worst conditions. With those standards in mind, we set out to find the very best midlayers, from super-breathable backcountry pieces to quilted wool jackets for frigid downhill days.

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I’m the (anxious) opposite of a procrastinator when it comes to big trips. As my three-week trip to Japan approached this past spring, I was fully packed ten days before leaving, with my clothes largely based on the two-week forecast. But a few days before I left, I checked the weather for Kyushu one more time and saw the sunny, 60-degree days had changed to angry little stormcloud icons complete with sideways slanting rain.

I dug through my bag until I found the ultralight running raincoat I’d picked in an effort to save precious space in my bag. After much hesitation (probably too much), I swapped it for the , a three-layer Gore-Tex model that toes the line between a raincoat and a hardshell. I still paused, weighing both rolled jackets in my hands. I travel extremely light, and I was cramming three weeks’ worth of gear and apparel into one carry-on backpack. The Arc’teryx Beta SL was more than twice the rolled size of the running jacket, but in it went—and that swap ended up being the best gear choice I made for the trip.

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After four-plus decades since it was invented, fleece is still the undisputed king of breathable midlayers, from fall and winter hiking and mountain biking to skiing and snowshoeing. The fluffy, airy synthetic structure delivers both warmth and ventilation, moving perspiration and excess heat away from your body. But not all fleeces are your dad’s burnhole-riddled Patagonia Synchilla: With more materials and construction styles than ever before, finding the right layer takes some work. We put more than 25 to the test last winter to narrow it down to these six best women’s fleece jackets.

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A modern fleece is essentially a better sweater. It’s lighter and quicker-drying for backcountry travel, but fundamentally does the same job as those fishermen’s cable knit tops of yore: it keeps you warm, even when you’re damp, and breathes well enough to keep you from swamping out.

And the best men’s fleece jackets today are diverse: We tested thicker fleeces for colder temps, breathable fleeces for high-intensity exercise, and even wool-based fleeces for their odor-resistance and comfort. Our crew put these midlayers through the wringer while skiing, running, cycling, and climbing, wearing them with waterproof shells and without. Of the 62 fleeces in our testing pool, only six stood out as the ultimate winter midlayers.

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Base layers for men often don’t get the same sexy headlines, bleeding-edge technological advances, or eye-bulging price points as their outer layers counterparts. But your next-to-skin layer is just as important, arguably more so. The priciest, top-of-the-line Gore-Tex shell won’t do you much good if a soaking wet base layer is chafing your skin and chilling your bones. Picking the best base layers is incredibly nuanced and personal to your location, physical output, and body. We tested 42 new men’s base layers last winter to help you navigate this tough choice.

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If there’s one piece of gear I absolutely hate, it’s shoe laces. They’re clumsy, time-consuming, and always come untied at the wrong moments. Shoe laces are the last thing I want to deal with while trying to finish a tempo run, haul in groceries, or traipse through a busy airport with lots of gear—which is why I’m in love with clogs.

I understand that shoe laces are a necessary evil if you want to do anything more than walk. But I will go to my deathbed loving slip-on shoes because they’re so easy and still hold feet adequately for all kinds of low-key adventuring.

During the summer, I live in sandals— for everyday and travel, and the classic for the river, fishing, and basic hikes. When temps drop, I immediately transition to clogs.

Over the years, I’ve tested dozens of clogs for everything from working at home to a 10-hour plane ride. These four favorites are some of the best clogs you can buy.

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Choosing the best hunting clothes and footwear could mean the difference between staying out longer—and coming home with meat—versus calling it quits early because your gear couldn’t stand up to the elements. After all, patience is the name of the game, whether following sheep across unforgiving miles or hunting deer from a treestand mid-January. While trying to fill your freezer, the last thing you should worry about is your gear being too sweaty, cold, or loud—or worse, blowing out mid-climb.

To help you find the best hunting clothes for your needs, terrain, and game, we tested over nearly 40 pieces of apparel and footwear this year, including an assortment of jackets, pants, vests, base layers, socks, and boots. Five new pieces stood out, joining the ranks of those that continued to surpass expectations across two full hunting seasons of testing. We’re delighted to report that last year’s best hunting apparel list was solid—testers’ updates were consistent with their initial thoughts. We hope this year’s 14 picks will also stand the test of wear and time.

Updated September 2025: We added five new pieces to our list of best hunting clothes, including a late-season deer hunting outfit, waterfowl hunting jacket, women’s hunting pants, mud boots, and a pair of socks we wear for everything. We also updated pricing.

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