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Winter Buyer's Guide

Winter Buyer's Guide


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These are the products worth snagging at REI’s Holiday Warm Up Sale, which lasts now through December 20.

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Our testers gave these products their stamp of approval

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40-plus testers spent four months testing the latest, greatest winter gear on ski hills, backcountry routes, and trails, and in our own home gyms and backyards

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Burly clothes can still be comfy

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A dash of style doesn’t have to mean reduced traction

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As mega-passes continue to add resorts, now is the time to ditch single-day lift tickets for good

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Slick trousers for powder-day overachievers

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Keep riding long after everyone else has put their bike away for the season

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A complete revamp of a classic leads the cream of the crop from our test in Snowbird, Utah

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Gear haulers slim down and grow up

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Four sturdy stompers for deep days on the trail

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Comfort and performance in a lightweight package

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Give your beat-up equipment some TLC

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The kit you need to maximize winter saddle time

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Five decks that bring surf style to the slopes

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Hunt down far-flung powder days in style and comfort

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Get the most out of gym days and training runs

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You’re only as good (and as safe) as your connection to your skis

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Whether for Instagram or the mantelpiece, these shooters capture your escapades best

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Get the most out of gym days and training runs

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The season’s backcountry boots demand to be pushed to the limit

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If you’re determined to camp in winter, you’re going to need some sturdy gear

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The latest fitness bands are smarter and svelter than ever

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Hammer like the gods in this cross-country kit

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Frozen dome? Try one of these.

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Six ways to get your caffeine fix, plus one for the decaf crowd

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Six pairs of sticks that can keep up

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Hot pockets—nuking not required (unless we’re talking about snow)

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Wherever you find your bliss this winter, it’ll be all the better with these sunnies

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Because boot-packing takes too long

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A little prep goes a long way toward getting yourself un-screwed

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An enduring classic gets boosted

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Preferably one with gobs of comfort and safety features

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Gear that’s got your back, should things go sideways

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Kit to relax with after a big day on the mountain

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New lens designs are improving the view even on low-contrast days

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Show the other players who’s best at pulling on plastic

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Warm, functional jackets with a strong dose of style

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Six cozy throws, from plush to practical

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Planning to pound out winter miles? Turn to these.

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Potions to stay prepped for tomorrow’s adventure

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Winter adventure starts here

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Apparel and accessories to get you through your chilliest runs

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Six winterized options for when the lifts stop spinning

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Tights and insulators to keep you warm and feeling strong

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Apparel and accessories to get you through your chilliest runs

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For a parking lot party unlike any you’ll find at a football stadium

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We don’t need no stinking sleeves

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Winter rides grow up

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Timepieces that look good and play hard

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Thanks to a plethora of new materials, skis are getting way more versatile.

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Seven boards that put fun first.

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Just remember one thing: it’s all about fit

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Don't let the cold shut down your training.

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Play atop the powder with these new decks.

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Tools to prevent a breakup with your bike.

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Trail bikes aside, no mountain machine adds more versatility to a fleet than a fat bike.

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Dial in your—and your pet’s—training.

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Pump up in the convenience of your own home.

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Walk on—no matter the weather.

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Gear that can keep up, no matter how hard the efforts.

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Up your skin-care game with these cold-weather remedies.

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Cylindrical lenses that strike the perfect balance between performance and price.

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Win the parking lot post-ski scene.

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Care for your digits.

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Survive a night (or two or three) in the snow.

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Rugged, refined timepieces for nights out, the depths, and, yes, even space.

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Pavement? Trail? Snow? These workhorses have you covered.

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Stylish hats to keep you covered

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Wherever your cold-weather escape trajectory leads, these best-in-class shades improve the view.

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Tools that make it impossible to take a bad picture.

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Comfy, classy shoes for ski-beat feet.

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Load them up, kick them through the snow—these haulers will serve you well no matter what.

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Even outdoor gear deserves a second chance.

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Don’t leave home without a warm winter buddy.

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