Gear Picks
Rarely-on-Sale Stio Apparel to Pick Up on Black Friday
Now through November 29, save up to 30 percent off sitewide and free shipping as part of Stio’s holiday kickoff and Black Friday sales. Here are some of our favorite pieces.
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$399.00
$200.00
from Stio
50% off
This toasty 650-fill puffy is one of our go-to layers for winter crag days: the two-way zipper allows you to flare out the hem over a harness for an easy belay. We prefer the Colter for less aerobic outings, but if you’re working up a sweat, it has pit zips for dumping heat. Bonus: the brushed tricot in the pockets and interior collar provide a boost of comfort in frigid temps.
$389.00
from Stio
In our long-term test of women’s ski pants, we named these the best all-around option. “The Environ gives you space to layer but is streamlined enough to avoid bagginess, which meant it was equally at home on uphill missions near Jackson and in-bounds at Colorado’s Copper Mountain,” wrote contributor Crystal Sagan.
$219.00
from Stio
Stio’s Hometown Down hooded vest was one of our six favorite sleeveless wonders in 2017. “The 800-fill down makes this is one of the warmest vests we’ve ever tested,” we wrote. Plus, the helmet-compatible hood and water-repellent down make it just as suitable on the slopes as it is around town.
$449.00
from Stio
We included these bibs in our roundup of women’s bibs that make pee breaks easy. “For my lean and straight body type, the waterproof Environ was one of the more flattering bibs I tried,” wrote tester Anna Callaghan. “The bib made me feel tucked in without being restrictive (belt loops add the ability to fine-tune your fit).”
$119.00
from Stio
Our tester called the Coburns “some of the best trail pants out there.” Built with a water-resistant nylon and spandex mix, the pants are durable and stretchy but “don't make you look like a trail geek.”
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$70
$50
from Huckberry
29% off
Outside columnist Jakob Schiller penned an ode to these shorts and praised them for their versatility. “Buy two pairs, and I promise that they’ll be all you need from June through October for the next five years,” he wrote.
$65.00
$55.00
from Huckberry
15% off
There’s no better way to aprés than with this set of four hand-blown whiskey glasses. Each glass features a raised topographic map of the Rocky Mountains.
$95
$71
from Huckberry
25% off
“It’s easy to spend upward of $500 on field binoculars, but for the beginner or intermittent enthusiast, Nocs makes a solid pair at an affordable price,” our tester wrote. “[The Nocs] are the pair I reach for when I’m scoping out a new face at the birdbath.”
$128
$90
from Huckberry
30% off
Outside contributor Jason Heaton loves this Huckberry line: “Flint and Tinder, a collection made entirely in the U.S., enables lots of mixing and matching right through shoulder season." The Crossback Work shirt is built from a burly looseweave twill flannel.
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HOKA ONE ONE Anacapa Mid-Rise Hiking Boot (Women’s)
$170
from HOKA ONE ONE
Finally, a comfortable hiking boot that’s sustainably crafted and versatile. HOKA ONE ONE took recycled materials, its acclaimed HOKA cushion and Vibram® Megagrip outsole and brought us the next go-to day-hiker: the Anacapa. Plus, it comes in a low or mid-rise, letting you customize your shoe to your comfort.
$130
$98
from Backcountry
25% off
After 315 demanding miles in the Bushido II, tester Andrew Skurka praised it for its “superb traction” and “excellent durability for a 10.5-ounce shoe.” Tip: it does run a little small, so we recommend trying a half-size up.
$89
$71
from Stio
20% off
This is one of our favorite travel totes. “Most totes this big hold too much stuff to be carried comfortably,” wrote our tester. “But this bag’s straps are thickly padded, so they didn’t bite into my shoulder or hand.” It’s currently 20 percent off for Outside readers with the code OUTSIDE-STIO-S21.
$130
$104
from Backcountry
20% off
“Built to be supportive but also comfortable (credit the thick, signature Hoka sole), these kicks have kept my back happy and allow me to put in 15 to 20 miles each week,” wrote Jakob Schiller. “At under nine ounces per shoe, they feel flimsy out of the box, but even after a couple hundred miles they still have plenty of life.”
$20
from Amazon
“This stainless-steel injector looks like an industrial-grade hypodermic needle designed to insert deliciousness into whatever you’re grilling,” wrote contributor John Brandon. “Forgot to marinade in advance? No worries, this device is equipped to pass ‘herb solids’ and other thick marinades and juices.”
$270
from Backcountry
Contributor Amy Marturana Winderl called the Roadtrip 285 the best portable grill for a crowd: “We tested this 20,000-BTU propane grill when we had family visiting and were able to cook enough chicken thighs and legs for six people,” she wrote. “Two foldout side tables were convenient for accommodating condiments and plates.”
$29
from Backcountry
Made from the same polyester that Patagonia uses in its breathable shirts, this neck gaiter has UPF to protect your skin from the sun. We like to use it as a bandana or face covering to mop up sweat on sweltering days.
Gear Picks is a curated selection of products we’ve tested and heartily recommend. We stand by this gear—and the brands that sell it—and many of our editors and writers use this stuff weekly. Whenever possible, we provide a link to a past review so you can make sure it’s something that suits your lifestyle—ideally at a steeply discounted price. Happy shopping—and gear-picking.