
17 Ski and Snowboard Essentials for Your Next Trip to the Slopes
The gear you need to stay warm, dry, safe and ready for whatever the slopes, and the weather, toss your way.

The gear you need to stay warm, dry, safe and ready for whatever the slopes, and the weather, toss your way.
By Hayley Helms, Steve Mazzucchi, and Jack Seemer

The James Brand's integral Barnes was already its most sophisticated offering. Now it gets materials befitting its magnificence.
By Sean Tirman

A tried-and-true CRKT-produced flipper gets a jaw-dropping new look courtesy of Damascus steel and titanium nitride.


A well-stocked bugout bag isn't just for emergencies. It's plenty useful other times, too.
By Hayley Helms and Jack Seemer

You'll never guess where.
By Hayley Helms

With a name derived from the desert, this formidable folder is equipped to tackle all manner of everyday tasks and outdoor adventures.

Snow Peak, shut up and take my money.
By Hayley Helms

It boasts the same nigh-indestructible construction, now with a more convenient carry option and some handy internal organization.
By Sean Tirman

The best travel gear our team has tested over the past 20 years, with an emphasis on durability and versatility.
By Hayley Helms, Jack Seemer, and Sean Tirman

The Bel Air is still made to the same high-quality standards but is a little more substantial now.
By Sean Tirman

This season, step up your snow style.
By Hayley Helms

Outdoor Research may have just dropped the mic with the release of the Vesper Insulated Hoodie.
By Hayley Helms

One of the beloved brand’s most underrated products just got a bunch of fresh looks that boast a functional bonus.

Field-tested recommendations to amplify comfort and convenience in the great outdoors.
By Hayley Helms and Jack Seemer

We've tested thousands of outdoor products over the years. Here is the gear we recommend across 80 categories.
By Ben Bowers, Hayley Helms, Steve Mazzucchi, Jack Seemer, and Sean Tirman

Both bags also have some sneaky-cool and useful details, alongside their utility and traditional constructions.
By Sean Tirman

Burton’s most innovative release of the past decade has a new rival, and after testing it on the slopes, I foresee a deep impact.

Thanks to its super-tough, fidget-friendly lock, this razor-based folding blade far outpaces others in its class.
By Sean Tirman

With their chunky, all-terrain outsole and weatherproof upper, these slip-ons outshine even the best camp slippers currently available.
By Sean Tirman