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Best Rain Jackets of 2025
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Best Rain Jackets of 2025

From drizzles to downpours, we’ve got your back. Our team of seasoned hikers weathered the storm to find the best rain jackets for performance and protection.
Best Hiking Pants for Men of 2025
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Best Hiking Pants for Men of 2025

Whether you need to crush big days in comfort or blaze your own path through the backcountry, these are the best pants for hiking, backpacking, and big adventures.
Best Rain Pants of 2025
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Best Rain Pants of 2025

We’ve trekked thousands of miles in drizzles, downpours and snow to find the most protective, versatile, and comfy rain pants out there. Any weather is hiking weather with the right gear!
Best Hiking Socks of 2025
Closeup of a hiker's feet in the Darn Tough Light Hiker Micro Crew socks and Salomon X Ultra shoes on the rim of the Grand Canyon

Best Hiking Socks of 2025

Keep blisters at bay with the perfect pair of well-cushioned hiking socks. Check out our top picks to pamper your feet on your next backpacking adventure.
Best Sun Shirts of 2025
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Best Sun Shirts of 2025

We rooted through outdoor brands for the best sun protective shirts and then put the top ten through tough adventures and many miles to give you the most complete guide to the best sun shirts for hiking.
Best Hiking Pants for Women 2025
A person is standing on a rock and holding the Distance Carbon trekking poles. The area is rocky with some trees surrounding the wash. There are some rocky, desert peaks in the distance.

Best Hiking Pants for Women 2025

From comfort to durability, we tested a variety of hiking pants to find the best options for every adventure. Discover which pants offer the perfect balance of value, mobility, and performance.

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Best Winter Boots for Women of 2025
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Best Winter Boots for Women of 2025

We’ve braved the winter chill to find top-notch boots that blend function with fashion. These winter wonders will keep you stomping away with confidence.
Best Winter Boots for Men of 2025
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Best Winter Boots for Men of 2025

We’ve covered hundreds of miles on and off trail to bring you the best winter boots available – from heavy-duty options to some closer to insulated running shoes.
10 Best Winter Gloves of 2026
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10 Best Winter Gloves of 2026

From snow and slush to icy water, we’ve dunked our hands and hiked mile after mile to find which gloves will keep your hands the warmest no matter what winter throws at you.
The North Face Montana Ski Gloves Review
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The North Face Montana Ski Gloves Review

These winter gloves kept our digits far from the elements while testing in Alaska, so they made it on our list of favorites.
Showa Atlas 282-02 Gloves Review
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Showa Atlas 282-02 Gloves Review

Ideal for winter work, fishing, or cold and wet adventures, these simple but effective gloves keep your hands protected without sacrificing dexterity.
Rab Khroma Freeride Gore-Tex Gloves Review
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Rab Khroma Freeride Gore-Tex Gloves Review

These well-designed gloves provide excellent weather protection, reliable warmth, and excellent dexterity, making them ideal for snowsports tackling challenging terrain in demanding winter conditions.
Kinco Lined Heavy-Duty Premium Ski Glove Review
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Kinco Lined Heavy-Duty Premium Ski Glove Review

Built for winter work and play, these insulated gloves offer dependable durability and warmth, keeping hands protected and comfortable from backyard chores to mountain adventures.
REI Flash Power Wool Gloves Review
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REI Flash Power Wool Gloves Review

These lightweight gloves combine natural wool comfort with breathable, fast-drying performance, delivering dependable warmth and dexterity for quick-paced adventures and everyday use in chilly conditions.
Men’s Paka Apu Parka Review
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Men’s Paka Apu Parka Review

This jacket combines alpaca and synthetic insulation with dependable weather protection, offering warm, breathable comfort and trustworthy performance for active use in cold winter conditions.
Men’s Arc’teryx Atom SV Review
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Men’s Arc’teryx Atom SV Review

Lightweight yet warm, this alpine-focused jacket excels in cold, fast-moving missions, offering exceptional comfort, breathability, and packability for demanding mountain pursuits and backcountry adventures.
Men’s Patagonia Tres 3-in-1 Parka Review
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Men’s Patagonia Tres 3-in-1 Parka Review

This versatile 3-in-1 jacket combines warmth, waterproof protection, and everyday style, making it a dependable choice for city commutes and cold-weather adventures alike.
100+ Best Gifts for Hikers: Expert-Tested
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100+ Best Gifts for Hikers: Expert-Tested

From socks to sleeping bags, we’ve got every adventure covered in this year’s outdoor gift guide. Check out our top-notch gear picks for hikers, backpackers, and weekend warriors, with something for every budget.
Best Rain Boots for Men of 2025
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Best Rain Boots for Men of 2025

Wet weather doesn’t matter if you wear the right boots! We’ve spent hundreds of hours testing the best rain boots to narrow our list down to the most waterproof, versatile, and comfortable options out there.
Best Winter Jackets for Men of 2025
A man with a backpack wearing a red REI Stormhenge winter jacket in a snowy scene

Best Winter Jackets for Men of 2025

We’ve taken the guesswork out of finding the best jackets to bundle up in and keep you warm and dry this winter season.
Men’s Baffin Enduro Boot Review
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Men’s Baffin Enduro Boot Review

A rain boot with well-rounded warmth, exceptional pricing, roomy comfort, in a package that is fully waterproof.
Men’s Bogs Classic Seamless Tall Boots Review
Beaded water streamside with the Bogs Classic Seamless Tall Boots.

Men’s Bogs Classic Seamless Tall Boots Review

A top notch waterproof workhorse – with a seamless rubber design, insulated warmth, excellent traction, and lasting comfort combine for a well-rounded rain boot experience.
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