Winter Gear Reviews
We've tested the best from The North Face, REI, Arc’teryx, Patagonia, Marmot, Columbia and more.
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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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...
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...
Rain Boots for Men
You shouldn't be worrying about warm and dry feet when the weather turns. Our testers put 18 quality rain boots...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Winter Boots for Women
Our expert winter testers took to the trails, streets, and snowbanks to test the market's top-rated winter boots...
10 Top Winter Boots
Over the last decade, we have tested over 100 pairs of winter boots. We trekked through icy river crossings, did...
Hardshell Jackets for Women
Our testers live and breathe mountains - and guide them, too. We researched over 40 women's hardshell jackets before...
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...
10 Top Gloves
There's no wrong season for hand protection. Over the past 12 years, we've tested more than 250 of the best gloves for...
Hardshell Jackets for Men
There are a vast number of hardshell jackets available these days. We purchased the most promising and put them...
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...
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...
Gaiters
We tested a dozen pairs of the top gaiters on the market to help you choose which ones to take on your next trail run...
Snow Grips
Searching for some snow grips? Our experts selected 11 top models and compared them head-to-head to help you find the...
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...
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...
Rain Boots for Women
It's always a good time to consider rain boots, from light spring showers to summer thunderstorms to the muck of fall...
Winter Gloves
Determined to find the best winter gloves for your needs, we researched 30 of the best options on the market before...
Winter Sleeping Bags
With a plethora of sleeping bags to choose from, it can be hard to know how best to turn your hard-earned dollars into...Winter Gear Reviews Learning Center

Picking the Perfect Men's Insulated Jacket - Expert Advice
What insulated jacket should I buy? Our comprehensive buying advice is here to simplify the process of choosing a new...
Hunt Down Your Perfect Hardshell Jacket - A Buying Guide for Men
Choosing a hardshell jacket can be a stressful task, especially with the exorbitant price tags. After testing 10 of...
Men's Winter Jacket Buying Guide
What is a winter jacket? This is a garment that can help you withstand the cold, wind, and snow or rain. It should...
How to Choose Winter Boots for Women
Winter can be exceptional with a solid pair of women's winter boots. Making sure a boot fits and provides all the...
Women's Winter Jacket Buying Guide
Whether you're looking to just survive winter or perhaps even enjoy it, selecting the right coat is the first step...
How to Choose Rain Boots
For anyone living in a rainy climate (and even those who don't), rain boots are a key piece of your footwear arsenal...Recent Gear Reviews in Winter Gear Reviews

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Canada Goose Langford Parka Review
It's certainly a bit of a splurge, but the Canada Goose Langford Parka is more than an overpriced parka with a pretty...
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Fjallraven Nuuk for Women Review
The Fjallraven Nuuk Parka is comfortable, practical, and warm. Fjallraven uses synthetic insulation that keeps me...
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Outdoor Research Coze Down Parka Review
The Outdoor Research's Coze is well-named. It's one of the coziest winter jackets I've tested, making it my top choice...
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L.L. Bean Rugged Ridge Parka Review
It's a great go-anywhere jacket that is stylish enough, warm enough, and versatile enough to fit the bill for a...
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Arc'teryx Rho Heavyweight Bottoms Review
The Arc'teryx Rho Heavyweight Bottoms are the pair of synthetic long underwear you'll want to grab to keep you as warm...
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Merino.tech Bottoms Review
When investing in some quality Merino wool layers that seem expensive, there are the Merino.tech Bottoms: a fairly...
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Keen Revel IV Polar for Women Review
After retesting the Keen Revel IV Polar, we couldn't help but gravitate towards this winter boot all over again...
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Kamik Momentum 3 Review
After a month of testing the Kamik Momentum 3, we were utterly impressed with its low-cost price tag and strong...
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Rab Arc Eco for Women Review
For the price-conscious adventurer, the Rab Arc Eco is hard to beat for its versatility and performance at a modest...
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Patagonia M10 Storm for Women Review
For serious alpine pursuits where every ounce counts, look no further than the Patagonia M10 Storm. This is the...
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Rab Nebula Pro Insulated Jacket Review
The Rab Nebula Pro provided all the necessary warmth for the coldest winter days we encountered. With plenty of...
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Amazon Essentials Lightweight Puffer Hooded Review
The Amazon Essentials Lightweight Puffer Hooded is a low-cost option for those seeking a lightweight insulated jacket...
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Western Mountaineering Kodiak MF Review
The Western Mountaineering Kodiak MF is our test team's absolute favorite sleeping bag. A perfect balance of warmth...
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Patagonia M10 Storm Jacket Review
The Patagonia M10 Storm Jacket weighs in below any other hardshell in our testing, and also denies most inclement...
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Mammut Nordwand Advanced Review
With excellent weather resistance and a top-notch fit, this jacket is among the best on the market and is a reliable...
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Merrell Thermo Chill Mid Review
The Merrell Thermo Chill Mid is an affordable, purpose-built winter hiking boot that excels in comfort, fit, and...
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Columbia Bugaboot III Review
The Columbia Bugaboot III is a solid all-around performer that nearly matches the performance of the best boots but at...
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Outdoor Ventures Packable Lightweight Hooded for Women Review
The Outdoor Ventures Packable Lightweight Hooded jacket offers top-shelf weather resistance with a budget-friendly...
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Ortovox Swisswool Piz Boè for Women Review
If you're a high-tempo winter sport adventurer who loves to keep exploring and getting after it even as the...
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Kamik Heidi 2 Review
Kamik Heidi 2 combines simplicity and performance. It's fashionable, functional, and deemed one of the most...
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Hunter Original Back Adjustable Tall for Women Review
Once again, the Hunter Original Back Adjustable Tall ranks high across our metrics. With an expandable gusset at the...
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Bogs Workman Review
The Bogs Workman Soft Toe are great boots, a perfect combination of protective and comfortable. They ranked highly in...
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Huk Rogue Wave Review
Our testers are increasingly seeing folks wearing deck boots around town, and the Huk Rogue Wave boots are some of the...
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Baleaf Fleeced Lined Thermal for Women Review
The Baleaf Fleece Lined Thermal offers performance that far exceeds the expectations of our testing team. These...
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Patagonia Capilene Midweight Bottoms for Women Review
Super cute, comfortable, and a workhorse! The Patagonia Capilene Midweight Bottoms are one of our favorite pairs of...
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ultamid 2 Review
The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ultamid 2 is an extremely lightweight option for camping in all four seasons. It's made...
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Samaya2.0 Review
The Samaya 2.0 performed better than any other single-wall, 4-season tent in our review. The wait for completely...
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The North Face Inferno 0 Review
The North Face Inferno 0 offers one of the most comfortable sleeping experiences in our lineup of sleeping bags. Its...
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Rab Muztag GTX Review
The Rab Muztag GTX is one of our favorite gaiters for heavy-duty use. It is fully waterproof and easily adjustable...
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