

Melissa McGibbon
Melissa McGibbon is an award-winning freelance adventure travel writer and the senior editor at Outdoor Sports Guide Magazine. She is a member of the Society of American Travel Writers and the Adventure Travel Trade Association. Melissa also writes for Lonely Planet, Backpacker, Elevation Outdoors, and TripAdvisor among others. Follow her adventures on her website.
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We spent two months testing 46 products. These are the best.
Wintry parking lots and cumbersome ski gear have finally met their match
These bottoms will amaze you
Hard efforts need bottoms that keep up
Whatever your adventure, here’s the gear to get you on your way
Swaddle yourself in light-weight, breathable warmth
Utah State University's first Outdoor Product Design and Development class created their own versions of everything from waders to bike pedals
Gear for next-level adventure, no matter how far afield you’ll be
Packs, cases, and other stuff that survive a good soaking
Slick trousers for powder-day overachievers
Hunt down far-flung powder days in style and comfort
Because no one wants to be left in the dark