Winter Gear
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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Winter Gear 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...
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 the Perfect Pair of Men's Long Underwear Bottoms
Ready to trade your dingey cotton long johns for a modern pair? Today's models fit, feel, and function MUCH better...
How to Choose Rain Boots
If you live in a rainy climate or spend time in or around water, rain boots are a key part of your footwear rotation...
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...
How to Choose Winter Boots for Men
Purchasing something as simple as a pair of winter boots might not seem like a complicated decision. However, putting...Best Picks in Winter Gear
10 Top Rain Boots
Our wet weather experts list the best picks for muddy workdays, saturated climates, and rainy urban commutes.
Rain Boots for Men
Whether you're tackling muddy chores, working on the water, or strolling rainy streets, the right rain boots keep your...
Rain Boots for Women
Whether commuting to work in a rainy city or wandering around muddy fields looking for wildlife, the rain boots you...
Hardshell Jackets for Men
There are a vast number of hardshell jackets available these days. We purchased the most promising and put them...
10 Top Insulated Jackets
A synthetically insulated jacket can be a more versatile, durable and affordable alternative to down. We tested the...
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...
10 Top Winter Jackets
Finding a great winter jacket can take your winter from frigid and miserable to pleasantly cozy. We've tested over 160...
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...
Winter Gloves
Determined to find the best winter gloves for your needs, we researched over 30 options, from liner gloves to hardy...
Winter Jackets for Women
Looking for the best women's winter jacket? We've researched over 80 and bought the top 17 for this review to test...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Long Underwear for Women
Are you looking for your next long underwear bottoms? We chose the very best to test side by side. We wore each while...
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...
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...
Hardshell Jackets for Women
Our testers live and breathe mountains - and guide them, too. We researched over 40 women's hardshell jackets before...
Snow Grips
Searching for some snow grips? Our experts selected 11 top models and compared them head-to-head to help you find the...Recent Product Reviews in Winter Gear
Editors' Choice
Muck Boot Wetland Review
The Muck Boot wetland is an extremely sturdy boot made to withstand some of the harshest conditions encountered while...
Top Pick
XTRATUF 6" Ankle Deck Boot Review
The Xtratuf 6" Ankle Deck Boot has a cult following among fishermen and anyone spending time in wet weather for a...
Top Pick
Blundstone Thermal Chelsea for Women Review
The Blundstone Thermal Chelsea is the definition of a do-it-all boot. They will keep your feet 100% dry while walking...
Hunter Original Back Adjustable Tall for Women Review
The Hunter Original Back Adjustable Tall is a classic style that we would be remiss to leave out of our testing...
Editors' Choice
Arc'teryx Beta AR Review
There are few hardshell jackets as high-performing as the Arc'teryx Beta AR, especially in mobility. This...
Outdoor Research Headwall Gore-Tex 3L Review
The Outdoor Research Headwall Gore-Tex 3L is one of the more durable hardshells we've tested, but with reduced...







