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The Best Softshell Jackets of 2019

Jackets - Men's

The Best Softshell Jackets of 2019

Our review tests the top softshell jackets and lets you know which ones are the best for the activities you regularly partake in..

Best-in-Class Reviews

The Best Base Layers of 2019

Underwear 2 days ago

The Best Base Layers of 2019

Don’t let that frosty nip in the air keep you from playing outside! Your base layer is at the core of keeping you...

The Best Hydration Bladders of 2019

Hydration 2 days ago

The Best Hydration Bladders of 2019

Questing to find your next hydration bladder? After researching over 50 models, we chose 10 of the best to test...

The Best Soft Coolers of 2019

Camping 2 days ago

The Best Soft Coolers of 2019

Which soft cooler is the best? To find out, we took eleven of the top-rated and most popular models available and...

The Best Women's Winter Boots of 2019

Boots - Women's 5 days ago

The Best Women's Winter Boots of 2019

Ladies, are you looking for the perfect winter boots this season? We chose 11 of the best after looking over 80...

The Best Hiking Shoes of 2019

Shoes - Men's 6 days ago

The Best Hiking Shoes of 2019

We selected the top hiking shoes and put them to the test. After months of hiking on all types of trails, we wrote the...

The Best Down Jackets of 2019

Jackets - Men's 7 days ago

The Best Down Jackets of 2019

Searching for an awesome new down jacket but aren’t sure where to begin? Our experts reviewed 11 of the best and...

Product Reviews

SmartWool Merino 250 Crew

Editors' Choice

Underwear 2 days ago

SmartWool Merino 250 Crew

This is the Muhammad Ali of base layers. A heavy hitter in extreme cold but light on its feet with a superb ability to...

Hydrapak Shape-Shift Reservoir

Hydration 2 days ago

Hydrapak Shape-Shift Reservoir

Are you an on-the-go athlete? Designed with a lightweight and slim profile in mind, this hydration system is our top...

Platypus Big Zip EVO

Editors' Choice

Hydration 2 days ago

Platypus Big Zip EVO

This winner offers a durable and reliable design best for backpacking and hiking. It wins this year's coveted award...

Engel HD30

Editors' Choice

Camping 2 days ago

Engel HD30

Featuring top-of-the-line insulation, durable construction, and a shockingly comfortable shoulder carry strap, this...

Patagonia Capilene Air Crew

Underwear 2 days ago

Patagonia Capilene Air Crew

Forging into the future of what base layers are capable of, this top provides stellar warmth and insane breathability...

Icebreaker 200 Oasis

Underwear 2 days ago

Icebreaker 200 Oasis

A base layer that’s built to be a go-to layer for almost any situation. This top offers the benefits of a 100%...

How-To Articles

How to Buy a Hydration Bladder

Hydration 2 days ago

How to Buy a Hydration Bladder

There are many different hydration bladders out there, so where do you begin? Developed in the 90s as a means for...

How to Choose the Right Base Layer Top

Underwear 2 days ago

How to Choose the Right Base Layer Top

Are you ready to trade in the dimpled cotton long johns of your youth for a base layer that works? We're here to help...

How to Choose a Softshell Jacket for Men

Jackets - Men's 4 days ago

How to Choose a Softshell Jacket for Men

In this article, we walk you through all of the criteria we consider when choosing a softshell jacket. A niche layer...

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