The Best Synthetic-Insulated Jackets of 2020
From winter climbing to hiking, skiing, and everyday cold-weather use, we’ve found the best synthetic insulated jackets for every activity.
The Best Winter Jackets According to Arctic Explorers
Looking for the warmest winter jackets? You’ve come to the right place. These are the parkas that experts use in some of the coldest places on Earth.
The Best Winter Gloves of 2020
From lightweight liners to extra-warm winter gloves, we tested and found the best gloves to meet every budget, temperature, and winter sport. Check out top picks from Black Diamond, Hestra, Mammut, Smartwool, and more.
A Billion Pores: Quest for ‘Most Breathable’ Waterproof Jacket
A little-used air permeable jacket membrane balances waterproof with breathable in a new way, venting via billions of microscopic pores when you sweat.
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Askov Finlayson ‘Climate Positive’ Parka Warms You, Not the Planet
Askov Finlayson set out a year ago to build a new kind of winter coat. A “one winter guarantee” lets a customer wear the parka through months of cold and judge for themselves its worthiness against nature’s worst.
Best Women’s Ski Pants of 2020
We tested and reviewed the best women’s ski and snow pants of 2020, including top picks from The North Face, Arc’teryx, Helly Hansen, and more.
‘Regenerative Wool’ Gives Apparel Second Life, New Twist
Beringia is bringing Japanese design to technical outerwear in North America. But the most intriguing element may be the brand’s sustainability score: regenerative wool.
REI Sale: Save 48% on the Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Jacket
The Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Jacket is on sale. This warm, packable layer is a time-tested winter staple. And it’s nearly half off right now.
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Get Outside: Great Outdoor Research Gifts to Give
Looking for gift ideas for the holidays? Spread the holiday cheer with outdoorsy, sporty, and adventure-ready gifts from Outdoor Research.
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Which Side of the Force? Columbia’s Newest Star Wars Jackets Let You Choose
Columbia’s Challenger Jackets honor the light side of the Force — or the dark!
Work Hard, Play Harder: Great Outdoor Apparel to Give This Season
We’ve found the perfect gift for the adventurous, outdoors-loving men and women on your list. This clothing from the mountain brand KUHL works hard and plays even harder.
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‘Laser Fused’ Down Jacket: Mammut Makes the World’s First
Just announced this week, the Swiss brand Mammut fuses the seams of its latest puffy jacket with lasers. And that, it claims, means big changes for the end user.
‘Indestructible Puffy’: Vollebak’s Dyneema Insulated Jacket Is Outrageous
Hack it with a knife, scrape it with rocks, and poke it with gnarled branches. And then, take this puffy to the coldest spot on Earth. Vollebak promises the Indestructible Puffer won’t just outlast other insulated jackets, it will get tougher the worse winters get.
What Makes a Columbia Jacket Truly ‘Columbia’
Metallic dots, proprietary membranes, and other innovations make Columbia outerwear unique in an industry that often suffers from sameness.
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New GORE-TEX: Stretch and More Coming in 2020
An industry-standard outerwear fabric will get an upgrade next year. GearJunkie was on site in Canada for a launch and early test of 2020 GORE-TEX PRO.
REI Sale: ‘Best in Show’ Jacket Half Off Now
Save 50 percent on The North Face Ventrix Jacket during the REI Outlet sale. The sale ends on November 4, so get it before it’s gone.
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REI Snow Sale: 50% Off Patagonia Jacket & More
Save up to 50 percent on Patagonia, Smartwool, Arc’teryx, Black Diamond, and more during REI’s Ready, Set, Snow sale. The sale ends on October 28, so act fast.
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REI Outlet Sale: Save 48% on an Ultralight OR Jacket
Save up to 50 percent on Outdoor Research, prAna, Marmot, and KUHL during REI’s Outlet sale. The sale ends on October 23, so act fast.
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Black Diamond Vision Down Parka Review: A Tougher Puffy
New for Black Diamond in 2019, Liquid Crystal Polymer fabric promises better durability in the Vision Down Parka.
Patagonia Now Guarantees Every Shell Uses Recycled Material, Fair Trade Sewing
Calling it a ‘first in the industry,’ Patagonia announced that every one of its waterproof shells, from lifestyle to alpine, now has recycled face fabrics and Fair Trade Certified sewing.
New Arc’teryx Proton LT Claims 60x Durability in Light, Breathable Jacket
Arc’teryx remade its Proton LT Hoodie. This all-around outdoor jacket claims to be 60 times more durable than standard jackets and is ready to handle your next cool-weather climbing, skiing, hiking, or biking adventure. It’s available exclusively at REI.
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Flight FUTURELIGHT Jacket Review: The Future of Outerwear?
The North Face’s new breathable-waterproof technology hits the market today. I joined a team of athletes up in the high country to see what the product is all about.
The Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket Is 50% Off
The women’s and men’s Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket is on sale. This warm, packable layer is a time-tested winter staple. And it’s half off right now.
The North Face ThermoBall Jacket Is 50% Off
The North Face ThermoBall jacket is a warm, packable winter necessity. Score half off this cold-weather essential while supplies last.
UBB Bison Insulated Vest Is 75% Off
Autumn is fast approaching, and that means vest weather is on the horizon. Don’t get caught out in the cold. Shop now and save 75 percent.
Arc’teryx Women’s Zeta FL Rain Jacket is 50% Off
Be prepared for unexpected wet weather with this lightweight, packable rain jacket at half price.
Save 40%: The North Face Gear on Sale Now
Check out our 10 favorite deals from The North Face sale at Backcountry. Save up to 40 percent on jackets, footwear, shorts, and more outdoor gear for every season.
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The North Face FUTURELIGHT Review: Future of Outerwear
Is FUTURELIGHT really the future of jackets? Or is it just more marketing fluff in a space already too worn with qualitative claims and mediocre real-world results? We put it to the test to find out.
Backcountry Launches Ski Jacket & Bibs: Tested
The online retailer Backcountry puts the ski industry on notice with a high-end shell-and-bibs combo. We took the 2019 Backcountry Stretch three-layer jacket and Heavyweight Bibs cat skiing for this review.
Our Favorite Big Agnes Puffy Jacket Is Over 35% Off Now
Yes, spring is in the air. And that means you can grab a heck of a deal on some amazing down jackets at Big Agnes.
Voormi Solstice Snow Skirt Review: Protecting Your Best Asset
This wool overskirt keeps those thighs warm and moves well on winter outings — without adding puff where women don’t want it.