Gear
ArchiveThe perfect gift for the backcountry skier in your family.
A tough, old school commuter bag made in the U.S.A. $170…
A 3-in-1 jacket with a waterproof membrane that can be worn in any combination.
Sam Moulton heads to the Marmot booth to hear about a tough new hard shell to be released in winter 2012.
Vertical baffles keep the down inside this Big Agnes bag from shifting. $290…
Michael Brown and his team at Serac Adventure Films pack up for Everest.
Fully customizable powder skis–add your own graphics and chose the flex based on your height and weight.
Need new backcountry ski boots? Watch this video before you start shopping. seracfilms.com and bentgate.com…
Buyer’s Guide managing editor Alicia Carr picks her favorite gear from the SIA Snow Show.
A brand new company delivers a shoe fit for the gnarliest trails.
Tom Mason of Bent Gate Mountaineering teams up with Serac Adventure Films to tell you how to find the best lid for your skiing needs. seracfilms.com and bentgate.com…
The infinitely useful, give-to-anyone, backcountry tool. $58…
An axe that works for everything from chopping kindling to field dressing an animal. $170…
Water- and wind-resistant, the Nau Lightbeam 100%-recycled polyester staves off the elements with a low-profile design. $175…
A bombproof winter coat to keep you warm no matter what the conditions. $599…
The Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2, our favorite ultralight tent.
Johnathan Frederick of Bent Gate Mountaineering teams up with Searac Adventure Films to tell you how to shop for backcountry and alpine skis. seracfilms.com and bentgate.com…
It's easier than you think. And you'll save money. And have more fun. Seriously. seracfilms.com and bentgate.com…
Buyer’s Guide managing editor Ali Carr shares the Gear of the Year-winning snowboard.
Ultralight backpackers will praise this 2,014-cubic-inch minimalist pack for its perfectly designed organizational pockets and breathable back panel. $175…
Doug Schnitzspahn on the best packs from the 2008 Winter Buyer's Guide.
A great starter race bike built to take on bad roads and big hills.
Ultralight, waterproof, breathable, reinforced panels: all the ingredients that make up our Gear-of-the-Year-winning jacket. $200…
The 88 Blocks hoodie has a built-in balaclava, so it's good for skiing and wearing around town.
Our favorite car camping tent this year features 90 square feet of floor space.
A boot that performs nearly as well in-bounds as it does out-of-bounds.
A big mountain ski that blasts through powder but can still handle hard snow.
An ultralight, go-anywhere backpack perfect for stuffing in a tight spot. $49…
Sticky rubber keeps these lightweight trail runners glued to the dirt, especially excelling on mellow, rolling trails. $100…
Columbia's new heated electric boot was built to keep your toes toasty in winter. $250…
A light, compressible and warm insulated flannel shirt from Isaora. $229…
Behind the scenes with the sisters tearing up the competitive triathlon circuit.
A versatile Killer Value that can handle backpacking or car camping.
I know many readers are self proclaimed Gear Junkies so I thought a brief review of my gear I used to summit Everest would be of interest. As usual, these are not endorsements and I always paid for my gear unless noted otherwise. Overall, I used the same items…
These new shoes are toeing the line between trail and road runner. One reason the North Face Double Track won our 2011 Gear of the Year award.
A super-sticky carving ski that penetrates even the hardest snow.
A unique suspension system makes this Black Diamond pack ideal for movement. $140…
The most barebones training shoe in our line-up–our testers only wanted to run fast in this featherweight runner. $110…
The Gear of the Year winning Saucony ProGrid Triumph 5.
Behind the scenes with the Olympic gold medalist in Malibu, California.
Our Gear of the Year winner packs small and sleeps comfortably.
A durable approach shoe built for scrambling over rough terrain.
It’s sticky sole and lightweight helped, but it was the perfect fit that won the Garmont Zenith Mid our Gear of the Year award.
With reinforced edges, this twin tip is designed specifically for the park.
The most versatile jacket, and our Gear of the Year winner.
Overpronate? This stability shoe is all about controlling your motion, without compromising a springy feel. $140…