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Our experts tested hundreds of products to pick the best skis, snowboards, winter apparel, and so much more

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These affordable skis are built to help intermediates progress from blues squares to black diamonds

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We tested more than 25 fuzzy pullovers and jackets to find the very best for every cold-weather adventure

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Our crew tested 60 fleeces in every winter condition they could find. The winners are warm, breathable, and downright cozy

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We tested 42 tops and bottoms to help you find the perfect layer for skiing and other cold-weather outdoor pursuits

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Lace up and lace your line with these tester-approved snowboard and splitboard boots

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Maine’s 100-Mile Wilderness serves up world-class cross-country skiing, deep solitude, and cozy creature comforts

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The best Nordic ski gear provides comfort, support, warmth, and breathability, all in a deceivingly streamlined package

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Challenging conditions last season helped us test the best Nordic skis that are breaking boundaries in the sport right now

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Our favorite knives, coffee presses, coolers, and cook sets for outdoor meal prep

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These jackets, waders, boots, socks, gloves, and layers handled long days and chilly nights in the backcountry while hunting deer, geese, turkey, and more

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Eleven testers spent hundreds of hours working out in more than 50 sports bras to find the best-performing picks for every type of activity

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We put this season’s best outdoor Bluetooth speakers through their paces indoors and out, on wet days and dry days, beaches, tailgates, and patios. These seven emerged as our favorites.

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23 testers ran thousands of miles to sort out the best running shoes for every stride and speed

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My favorite two-piece swimsuits designed for active women of any age

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From lightweight road kicks to rugged trail shoes, these top picks deliver power, comfort, and performance for every ride

We tested 55 models on runs, swims, climbs, and commutes to find the best earbuds for every listener and budget

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From gravel bikes to sleeping pads, this equipment impressed us enough to earn our coveted Editors’ Choice Award

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20 testers took dozens of trail shoes out on rocky singletrack, muddy forest paths, and sandy gravel backroads to find the top performers for every runner

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We tested top-tier racers and budget-friendly road machines. These are our top picks.

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Ten minimalist running shoes that will make your feet stronger

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Our favorite gravel whips of the year for every type of rider

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We dove deep into performance metrics to create our most technical review of joggers to date

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Make it harder than ever for thieves to steal your bike with these 6 locks, from U-locks to home storage.

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We tested over 50 pairs of running shorts to find the most comfortable and functional for every type of run

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Whether you want to carry gear on your back, your hip, or your frame, these are the best options.

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These eMTBs are powerful, quiet, and handle techy trails as well as analog mountain bikes

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These 11 shorts will keep you cool, chafe-free, and feeling fast on every run

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These 14 best women's running T-shirts and tanks will keep you cool, dry, comfortable, and stylish

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After more than 4,000 miles and hours of lab testing, we found the men's running shirts that will keep you cool, dry, and comfortable on all your runs

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Pinkbike writers and editors tested 25 trail bikes last year. These seven picks impressed us the most.

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From hitch racks to vertical racks, these eight options will transport your bikes securely, safely, and efficiently

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These tester-approved sleeping pads and camp beds put comfort first

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These sleeping bags aren’t the lightest or most packable, but they’re the coziest.

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These 16 shades are the best we’ve tested in comfort, clarity, protection, and style

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The best tents for stretching out, staying dry, and sleeping soundly under the stars

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The right marathon shoe can boost your performance and make the race more enjoyable

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Live like royalty miles from pavement with these kitted-out rigs

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Pocket-sized cameras designed to go wherever adventure takes you

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Bags, tools, and little extras to make camp feel like your home away from home

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From a camping game to innovative packs, these new products caught my eye at a recent outdoor gear show

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These 12 innovative running shoes will keep you stable without sacrificing comfort or holding you back

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Cleats strapped to my shoes let me get out on roads and trails no matter how slippery

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Our lead tester found the Suunto Race the perfect balance of price and functionality

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A midlayer is the most important piece of gear for active winter sports. We found our favorites for skiing, hiking, running, and cycling.

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We covered 10,000 miles during hundreds of workouts to find the best sports watches for tracking your activities and keeping you connected.

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Whether you’re recovering from a tough workout or enjoying a rest day, this footwear will soothe and support

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More waterproof options make it easier than ever to head outside in all kinds of weather

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We tested over a dozen long-sleeved layers to find these top five picks for any winter weather

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Whether it’s merely brisk or fully frigid out, these tops will keep your workouts comfortable

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Our testers braved cold, wind, snow, and slush to find the best-performing men’s running pants and tights

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No matter the weather, these leggings kept us moving comfortably

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Tested and approved jackets to provide shelter from winter cold and slop

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These are our top favorites for carving kindling—whether it's for a backcountry campfire or your wood stove back home.

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Because there is no such things as bad running weather when you have the right gear

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Because having cold hands or head on a run is no fun

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Don’t let frozen ears and fingers ruin running in a winter wonderland

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Of the few dozen winter jackets we tested last season, these six impressed on a Southwestern ranch, at the après bar, and almost everywhere in between

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What you choose to wear closest to your skin can be the difference between a standout day in the elements and a mediocre one

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We tested more than 35 styles to find the warmest, comfiest, most capable boots for everyday winter wear

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After testing 51 pairs, our picky lead sunglass tester finally found shades that don’t suck for trail running: the Julbo Density

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Between Diamond Peak’s groomers and glades and Reno’s vibrant downtown, we hit the jackpot during our 2025 Nevada snowboard test

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This deck rides switch exceptionally, floats well, and may be the most durable split on the market today

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Ditch the crowds and enjoy the pow with our testers’ favorite splitboards on the market

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The Gnu Barrett board wins the Editor’s Choice award for a second time thanks to its reliable, ripping all-mountain prowess

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Our testers’ favorite board, the Nitro Alternator is a capable, no-frills, cambered all-mountain crusher

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Meet our snowboard test director’s go-to Japow board and a perennial favorite of our Tahoe test team

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From a bino harness to an indestructible bucket, this gear that made our hunting more productive

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Your pup only asks for your love (and maybe a few treats). But that doesn’t mean they don’t deserve to be spoiled.

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After testing nine different methods of sharpening a knife, our columnist lays out the pros and cons of each tool

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386 products to maximize fun in the sun

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If you've been held back from doing something that excites or intrigues you, read on

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All-star garb for aquatic adventure

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You’ll want to know about these earbuds

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The fuzzy tops we’re reaching for when summer adventures turn cool

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Here are the nine pieces from the 2022 Summer Gear Guide that our gear editors are obsessing over

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