Winter Gear Reviews
We've tested the best from The North Face, REI, Arc’teryx, Patagonia, Marmot, Columbia and more.
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 the best winter jackets, our favorite long underwear and the best 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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Snow Grips
Searching for some snow grips? Our experts selected 10 top models and compared them head-to-head to help you find the...
Long Underwear - Men's
With temperatures dropping, it's time to play outside in the cold. We've compared 13 of the best long underwear...
Long Underwear - Women's
Are you looking for your next long underwear bottom? We chose 18 of the very best to test side-by-side. We wore each...
10 Top Winter Jackets
Finding a great winter jacket can be overwhelming. We've tested over 100 different jackets over the past 12 years to...
Rain Boots - Women's
It's always a good time to consider rain boots, from light spring showers to summer thunderstorms to the muck of fall...
Hardshell Jackets - Women's
Our testers live and breathe mountains - and guide them, too. We researched over 40 women's hardshell jackets before...
Rain Boots - Men's
You shouldn't be worrying about warm and dry feet when the weather turns. Our testers put 18 quality rain 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
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...
10 Top Gloves
There's no wrong season for hand protection. Over the past 11 years, we've tested more than 200 of the best gloves for...
Insulated Jackets - Women's
Need an insulated jacket? We've researched over 80 of the best models and selected the creme de la creme. We promptly...
Insulated Jackets - Men's
In the market for the best synthetic insulated jacket? We've tested and compared the best choices side-by-side and can...
Winter Boots - Women's
Our expert winter testers took to the trails, streets, and snowbanks to test the market's top-rated winter boots...
Winter Boots - Men's
To help you find the best winter boots, we researched the best models available before buying the top to test and...
Hardshell Jackets - Men's
There are a vast number of hardshell jackets available these days. We purchased the most promising and put them...
Winter Jackets - Women's
Looking for the best women's winter jacket? We've researched over 60 and bought the top 15 for this review to test...
Winter Jackets - Men's
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 30 of the best options on the market before...
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 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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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 - Women's Review
Once again, the Hunter Original Back Adjustable Tall ranks high across our metrics. With an expandable gusset at the...
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Minus33 Kancamagus Midweight Merino Wool Bottoms Review
The Minus33 Kancamagus Midweight Merino Wool Bottoms are well-designed to keep you comfortable and thriving when 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 - Women's Review
The Baleaf Fleece Lined Thermal offers performance that far exceeds the expectations of our testing team. These...
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Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket - Women's Review
The Arc'teryx Beta AR is an outstanding, do-it-all mountain hardshell. If you're on the hunt for supreme...
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Patagonia Triolet - Women's Review
The Patagonia Triolet is a durable hardshell jacket that was an easy go-to for many of our favorite wet weather...
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Patagonia Capilene Midweight Bottoms - Women's Review
Super cute, comfortable, and a workhorse! The Patagonia Capilene Midweight Bottoms are one of our favorite pairs of...
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Patagonia DAS Light Hoody - Women's Review
The Patagonia DAS Light Hoody is a welcome favorite that we can't help but gush over. The Endurance Quantum Shell...
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Arc'teryx Atom Hoody - Women's Review
The Arc'teryx Atom Hoody is a unique insulated jacket that offers superior comfort and breathability. It's soft and...
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Arc'teryx Atom Hoody Review
A favorite for active use, the Arc'teryx Atom Hoody boasts an excellent fit and great breathability. The Coreloft...
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Rab Xenair Alpine Review
The Rab Xenair Alpine offers plenty of warmth and wind resistance, and thanks to synthetic insulation, it's still...
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Danner Arctic 600 Side-Zip Review
The Danner Arctic 600 Side-Zip combines quality materials, optimal comfort, and classic mountain aesthetics for...
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Wantdo Waterproof Snow Jacket - Men's Review
It doesn't lack any key features and it doesn't feel overly cheap. Instead, it's well-engineered, comfortable, weather...
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Fjallraven Nuuk Parka Review
The Fjallraven Nuuk Parka is a hardy trench-style winter parka with a stylistic flare that lands somewhere between...
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Fjallraven Nuuk - Women's Review
The Fjallraven Nuuk Parka is comfortable, practical, and warm. Fjallraven uses synthetic insulation that kept us...
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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 we've tested, earning it our top...
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Arc'teryx Alpha SV Review
The Arc'teryx Alpha SV is tried and true body armor for mountain climbers, earning our accolades as the most durable...
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Forsake Patch Mid Review
The Forsake Patch Mid bridges the gap between your summer hiking boots and deep winter Pac boots. They are stylish...
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The North Face Chilkat V 400 Review
The North Face Chilkat 400 II is a great all-around winter boot performer, keeping the wearer warm, dry, and...
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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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Kamik Momentum 3 Review
After a month of testing the Kamik Momentum 3, we were utterly impressed with its low-cost price tag and unwavering...
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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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Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino Bottom Review
Just like our team's favorite base layer top, the Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino Bottoms are designed for work and...
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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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NEMO Sonic 0 Review
The Nemo Sonic is one of the most comfortable bags in our review. It has a super wide cut, a little stretch around the...
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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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