The Best Kids’ Snow Gear of 2021
After years of testing, we’ve found the best kids’ snow gear. From base layers to snow pants, this winter gear will keep them warm and happy.
Free Gear Fridays: BUFF ThermoNet Hinged Balaclava Giveaway
This week, 10 lucky winners will receive a new BUFF ThermoNet® Hinged Balaclava, valued at over $300!
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The Best Backcountry Skis of 2021
The best backcountry skis are the ones that best match your backcountry ski priorities and style. Here, we gathered the best backcountry skis of 2021!
Save 50% on Bestselling Gear and Apparel With the Backcountry Cyber Sale
Cyber Monday deals are here with Backcountry. Save up to 50 percent on outdoor gear brands including Patagonia, Arc’teryx, The North Face.
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Moosejaw Anniversary Sale: 30% Off Big Brands, Plus 20% Off 1 Full-Price Item
Moosejaw is celebrating its 27th year with a party — for your wallet. The sale has markdowns on popular brands like Outdoor Research, The North Face, prAna, and Smartwool.
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The Best Women’s Base Layers of 2020
Your layering system can be the determining factor between a bad day and a good day outdoors, whether hiking, skiing, or hunting. We’ve done the research — and testing — to find the best base layers of 2020.
Stay Warm, Pee Free: Sitka Fanatic Base Layers for Women
Nature calls for all of us. Sitka’s latest Fanatic base layers for women attempt to make number one easier for ladies on the hunt.
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The Best Leggings for Women in 2020
After 2 years of intensive testing, we found the best leggings for women. Go from yoga to the mountaintop to the coffee shop without a hitch.
Made-in-the-USA Hunting Brand FORLOH Aims to Be Best at Any Price
A new brand aims to bring American-made, high-end hunting apparel directly to hunters through both a physical storefront and an online presence.
Today’s Bargains: 5 Steals to Start Your Weekend
Great outdoor gear at an amazing price: That’s our goal each week. Check out these bargains from Arc’teryx, SAXX, and more to save on gear for your next adventure.
The Best Thermal Underwear for Women in 2020
Stay warm and dry no matter the activity. From extra-warm wool underwear options to lightweight and eco-friendly picks, we’ve found the best base layers and thermal underwear for women.
The Best Men’s Base Layers of 2020
Base layers, ultralight to heavyweight, are critical pieces in your winter kit. We sifted through the heap to find 27 to find the best men’s base layers for every budget.
Winter Workout Tights Built Tougher Than You (or Me)
Professional adventure racer Jason Magness went on a mission to find the best winter workout tights for men. These picks will keep you warm and stand up to all manner of bushwacking, trekking, trail running, scrambling, and adventuring.
Free Gear Fridays: Odlo Performance BLACKCOMB Base Layer Giveaway
This week, four lucky winners will receive a performance BLACKCOMB base layer top and pants from Odlo!
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700,000 Stray Microfibers From One Wash? Icebreaker ‘Tees for Good’ Break the Cycle
Doing less laundry sounds pretty great. Icebreaker’s ‘Tees for Good’ campaign is trying to help you reduce the time you spend washing clothes and the plastics you release with each cycle.
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Smartwool Intel Reveals Why It Matters Where We Sweat
Smartwool’s research on how men’s and women’s bodies sweat will inform every layer the brand makes from here on out.
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Icebreaker: History of the ‘Original Natural Base Layer’
A chance meeting with a merino sheep farmer: It was one of those defining moments that marked a new direction for the outdoor industry.
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Technical Performance Intimates? MATEK Introduces Racy Baselayer Category
Woman-owned MATEK peddles recycled nylon base layers that slide on like silky pajamas under your ski pants.
Point6 Merino: The Godparents of Wool Release Base Layers
The founders of Smartwool spun off to create a new merino wool base layer brand, Point6. Learn the history of the Point6 brand, with user experience on Point6 base layers.
How to Pick Waterproof Socks That Work
You might want a pair of waterproof socks next time you’re caught in a nasty mountain bike slog. This is how to chose the right ones for you.
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Green Guide to Buying Outdoor Apparel
Do you know how much environmental harm your outdoor apparel does? Here are some signposts to help you buy with confidence.
Columbia Omni-Heat 3D Review: Thermal Tech Introduces Warm Nano Fuzzies
A base layer unlike any other, Columbia’s Omni-Heat receives a microscopic upgrade with noticeable effects.
Outdoor Hazards: Sunburn (In Your Mouth and Beyond)
The most painful sunburn I’ve ever had was on the roof of my mouth. Sound crazy? Read on to learn how to avoid it there, and everywhere else on your body.
New Ninja Suit Is A ‘Woolverino’ Onesie
Like a onesie for adults, this Ninja Suit base layer from Airblaster is stealthy enough to wear almost anywhere.
We Tested Yak Wool, And It’s Awesome (but pricey)
Kora makes high-end outdoor apparel made from wool collected from molting yaks in the Himalayan Mountains.
Patagonia R1 Hoody: Three Weeks, No Stink With Polygiene
Synthetic insulation is great, except for the stink factor. Our reviewer spent weeks in the Patagonia R1 Hoody to see how the anti-stink agent Polygiene performs against funk.
In-Depth Review: Patagonia Merino Air Base Layer
David Freeman has been wearing this next-level base layer for more than 80 days in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
Year Of The Package: Men’s Underwear Redefined
Men’s underwear got an upgrade in 2015, so we tested and reviewed four pairs of “the most comfortable underwear out there.”
Patagonia Unveils ‘World’s Most Advanced Base Layer’
What sets it apart? Merino-poly yarn is exposed to a type of high-pressure air gun, resulting in “exploded” fibers that are soft and stretchy in the hand.
Huckberry/GearJunkie: Spring Shop
GearJunkie has partnered with Huckberry to bring you a curated selection of the best outdoor gear for your next rainy day adventure.
Rohner Backcountry Socks – Merino Wool With A Synthetic Backbone
Hiker puts the Rohner Backcountry Sock to the test for this review of the merino and synthetic blend.
