Bottom Line Outdoor Research stays true to its brand, serious adventures in high-stakes environments. While many of our favorite winter coats for women focus on front-country scenarios, the Outdoor Research Super Alpine Down Parka is for the women who push the limits on winter conditions
Bottom Line Of all our favorite winter coats, this one hits different. With over 10 years of experience with our original Atom, testing this year’s version proved Arc’teryx isn’t messing up a good thing aside from updating it with PFAS-free material and adjusting the fit. This tactical layer is
Bottom Line REI strikes again with the Campwell Down Parka, formerly known as the Norseland. We had some minor “huhs” about the Norseland coat, and it seems like REI read our review! The hood cinches are more accessible, the buttons are stitched to last longer, we like the wrist gasket material
Bottom Line The Mountain Hardwear Mineral King 2 All-Season Tent feels like a natural evolution of a tent we’ve already trusted for years. Mountain Hardwear essentially took the classic Mineral King architecture, with its two doors, dual vestibules, pre-bent poles, generous pockets, and simple
Bottom Line The Salomon Toundra Pro boots are one of our favorite winter boots for hikes in rugged conditions. To test them out, we conducted a series of side-by-side experiments and wore them on hikes around Durango, Colorado, as well as into the office. One thing we discovered through these tests
The Xtratuf boots are surprisingly easy to move in. -Photo Credit: Bailey Bremner (CleverHiker.com) Bottom Line Xtratuf boots are beloved in winter climates for their excellent traction and waterproof design. We love our pair of Xtratuf boots, which we bought while living in Alaska, so much that we
Bottom Line The Mountain Hardwear Trango 2 Four-Season Tent is a burly, storm-ready shelter built for tough winter environments, and for us, it quickly proved why it’s a longtime favorite in the mountaineering world. During our testing period in cold, windy Colorado conditions, the Trango impressed
Bottom Line The North Face Mountain 25 is the kind of tent you bring when the forecast looks ugly, and you still need to get some sleep. This tent is a long-time classic but has seen several updates across its lifespan. We tested it through cold days, crazy high winds, snow, and even colder winter
Bottom Line The Dream Pairs Mid-Calf boots are an excellent budget option for beginners or those looking to save money. When we tested these boots alongside other models in real-world conditions, we found that despite some flaws, they offer good performance for the price. We were pleased to see
Bottom Line The Salomon Crosstrak Powder is an exceptionally rugged and weather-resistant boot fit for the most demanding winter environments. Tested in single-digit temperatures – snowshoeing and hiking in Alaska’s deep winter – the Crosstrak Powder withstood whatever we threw at it. Its
