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Winter Gear Reviews
Down insulation has a high warmth-to-weight ratio. Lightweight and highly compressible, down is a great choice for cold climates, but not a super wet climate. Pictured here is the lead tester wearing the warm and comfortable Canada Goose Camp.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman
Cold weather in your future? Our winter aficionados take to chilly city streets and mountains to find what will best keep you warm. From winter jackets, our favorite long underwear and winter boots, our detailed comparison reviews will keep out the cold from head to toe. We have down jacket reviews for moderate cold as well as more heavy-duty layers for sub-freezing temps and all the footwear and apparel to layer in between. Like you, we buy all our items from the store, then we test, take notes and publish only our unbiased findings.

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It's always a good time to consider rain boots, from light spring showers to summer thunderstorms to the muck of fall...
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10 Top Rain Boots

Our wet weather experts list the best picks for muddy workdays, saturated climates, and rainy urban commutes.
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10 Top Winter Jackets

Finding a great winter jacket can be overwhelming. We've tested over 160 different jackets over the past 13 years to...
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Winter Jackets for Men

We put in the cold hours and the nitty-gritty research to bring you reliable recommendations. As it pertains to men's...
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Winter Gloves

Determined to find the best winter gloves for your needs, we researched over 30 options, from liner gloves to hardy...
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Rain Boots for Men

The weather is turning, and it's wet outside, but you don't have a pair of rain boots. Don't panic, we've got your...
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Gaiters

Over the years, we've tested a dozen pairs of the top gaiters on the market to help you choose which ones to take on...
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10 Top Base Layers

Are you looking for a high-performing base layer that holds its value? We've carefully evaluated and selected the best...
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Hardshell Jackets for Men

There are a vast number of hardshell jackets available these days. We purchased the most promising and put them...
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Winter Boots for Men

To help you find the best winter boots, we researched the best models available before buying the top to test and...
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Four Season Tents

Looking for a 4-season tent? Let us help. We've researched hundreds of the most popular tents on the market and put...
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Winter Boots for Women

Our expert winter testers took to the trails, streets, and snowbanks to test the market's top-rated winter boots...
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Winter Sleeping Bags

With all the sleeping bags on the market today, it can be hard to decide which one is worth trading in your...
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Long Underwear for Women

Are you looking for your next long underwear bottom? We chose 18 of the very best to test side-by-side. We wore each...
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Insulated Jackets for Women

Looking for an insulated jacket? We've got you covered. After checking out over 80 top jackets, we handpicked the best...
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10 Top Long Underwear

Are you trying to find the best long underwear for your next adventure? We highlight our top picks among the very best...
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Winter Jackets for Women

Looking for the best women's winter jacket? We've researched over 80 and bought the top 18 for this review to test...
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Long Underwear for Men

With temperatures dropping, it's time to play outside in the cold. We've compared nearly two dozen of the best long...
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10 Top Winter Boots

Over the last decade, we have tested over 100 pairs of winter boots. We trekked through icy river crossings, did...
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Hardshell Jackets for Women

Our testers live and breathe mountains - and guide them, too. We researched over 40 women's hardshell jackets before...
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Insulated Jackets for Men

In the market for the best synthetic insulated jacket? We've tested and compared the best choices side-by-side and can...
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Snow Grips

Searching for some snow grips? Our experts selected 11 top models and compared them head-to-head to help you find the...



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