Buyers Guides

a lineup of the best axes for splitting wood

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The Best Hand Warmers of 2026

The Best Winter Traction Devices of 2026

Patagonia Untracked Jacket; (photo/Jason Hummel)

The Best Ski Boots of 2026

The Best Face Coverings for Skiing & Snowboarding of 2026

Senior Editor Morgan Tilton testing ski gear at Crested Butte Mountain Resort; (photo/Eric Phillips)

We tested the best down booties for outdoor and indoor use; (photo/Meghan LaHatte)

The Best Winter Hiking Boots of 2026

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best backcountry ski bindings

The Best Camera Backpacks and Bags of 2026

The Best Snowshoes of 2026

A closer look at the Maestrale RS next to the Maestrale on a sunny slope

Salomon Backcountry skier

Best Men's Flannels Hero

The Best Gym Shorts for Men of 2026

Senior Editor Morgan Tilton testing Swany mittens at Crested Butte Mountain Resort; (photo/Eric Phillips)

Testing Ski Jackets at RED Mountain Resort in British Columbia; (photo/Morgan Tilton)

Morgan Tilton testing the Swany X-Cell ski gloves; photo/Dane Tudor

Person on skis in snow, wearing Flylow pants and holding trekking poles.

Testing women's ski pants; photo/Jason Hummel

The Best Headphones for Running and Sports of 2026

Testing the Columbia Women’s Pike Lake III Long Jacket in Colorado; (photo/Meghan LaHatte)

Morgan Tilton testing Flaxta Prime ski goggles; photo/Dane Tudor

Morgan Tilton testing the Stio Objective Pro for women; photo/Dane Tudor

Senior Editor Morgan Tilton testing the Le Bent Grid Fleece Top and Bottom women's base layers at Crested Butte Mountain Resort_BC Dane Tudor

Eric Phillips testing the Jones Shralpinist Recycled GORE-TEX ePE Bibs; photo/Eric Phillips

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The Best All-Mountain Skis for Women of 2026