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We tested the best winter gloves in extreme conditions.

The Best Winter Gloves of 2026, Tested in Alaska and Minnesota

By Justin La Vigne

We tested the best cross country skis.

The Best Cross Country Skis of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Christine Peterson

ice fishing in subzero temperatures

The Best Winter Jackets for Extreme Cold, Tested at 20 Below in Alaska

We tested the best heated socks.

We Tested the Best Heated Socks of 2026

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best heated ski socks.

The Best Heated Ski Socks of 2026, Slope Tested

By Ashley Thess

Hiker wears a value ultralight backpack.

Starlink and T-Mobile Just Made a Super Bowl Announcement That Could Redefine Backcountry Communications

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best cross country skis for beginners.

Get More Out of Winter With the Best Cross Country Skis for Beginners

By Christine Peterson

We tested the best climbing helmets.

The Best Climbing Helmets of 2026, Crag Tested

By Sean McNally

The best walkie talkies were tested in a variety of conditions

The Best Walkie Talkies of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

We tested the best winter hats.

The Best Winter Hats of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

We tested the best air quality monitors.

The Best Air Quality Monitors of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The author testing the best cross country ski boots for skate and classic skiing.

The Best Cross Country Ski Boots of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Christine Peterson

Best solar generators

The Best Solar Generators of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The Anatomy of a Shoe: What You Need to Know Before Buying Your Next Trail Runner or Hiking Shoe

By Laura Lancaster

power stations sitting on a shelf in a garage with solar panels visible beneath

The Best Solar Generator for Home Backup (2026 Guide)

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best thermal underwear for women.

The Best Thermal Underwear for Women of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best avalanche beacons.

The 4 Best Avalanche Beacons of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

smartwater bottle standing proud with a fallen nalgene in the background

Ultralight Backpacking Hacks You Can Find at a Gas Station

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the Trelino composting toilet.

The Best Composting Toilets of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Justin La Vigne

We tested the Joolca camping toilet.

The Best Camping Toilets of 2026

By Justin La Vigne

Best Air Purifiers for Smoke of 2026, Tested

Best Air Purifiers for Smoke of 2026, Tested

By Laura Lancaster

A Goal Zero power station and solar panel sitting on a grassy field in full sun

What Can a Solar Generator Power?

By Laura Lancaster

Red Hilleberg Allak 3 set against a misty forest background

Hilleberg Allak 3: A Backpacking Tent That I Trust with My Family

By Laura Lancaster

Hiking Boots versus Trail Runners: When and Why to Switch

Hiking Boots versus Trail Runners: When and Why to Switch

By Laura Lancaster

Gossamer Gear Whisper set up in the woods

The Gossamer Gear Whisper: The Lightest Tent We’ve Ever Tested

By Laura Lancaster

The Best Hot Tents, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Hot Tents, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Biker wears Poc helmet.

The Best Mountain Bike Helmets, Trail Tested

By Ashley Thess

Biker goes off a wooden drop feature.

The Best Mountain Bike Shoes, Trail Tested

By Ashley Thess

A group nordic skis on a groomed trail.

What You Need (And Need To Know) To Start Cross Country Skiing

By Christine Peterson

We tested the best winter running gear in the snow.

The Best Winter Running Gear: Trail, Pavement, and Gravel Tested

By Christine Peterson

Testing the best cameras for hiking

The Best Cameras for Hiking, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Man standing on cliff

The Best Personal Locator Beacons and Satellite Messengers of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

The best hiking sunglasses sit on a rock.

The Best Hiking Sunglasses, Tested and Reviewed

By Ashley Thess

The best camping flashlights tested while camping with the author's family.

Best Camping Flashlights, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

packets of instant coffee piled up on each other next to a coffee mug

The Best Instant Coffee for Backpacking: Buzzed & Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The best avalanche shovels for your next winter adventure

The Best Avalanche Shovels of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

man standing in down pants in front of a crowd facing a mountain at sunset

The Best Puffer Pants: Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Black Friday Yeti Cooler deals photo featuring a picture of a white yet on a ledge with a grassy field in the background

Black Friday Yeti Cooler Deals (Plus Other Brands We Love)

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best heated vests.

The Best Heated Vests of 2026

By Ashley Thess

goal zero power station and solar panel on a grassy field in full sun

Solar Generator Black Friday Deals from Brands We’ve Field Tested

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best heated jackets.

We Tested the Best Heated Jackets of 2026

By Ashley Thess

hikers heading across snow in a mountain setting

The Best Gifts for Hikers of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

open electric cooler with produce and cans inside next to a portable power station

The Best Electric Coolers: Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Woman hunts snowy hills with dog.

Gift Recommendations from the Outdoor Life Editors

By Ashley Thess

The best camping lanterns sit lit up on a dock.

The Best Camping Lanterns, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best hiking watches.

The Best Hiking Watches, Field Tested

By Justin La Vigne, Patrice La Vigne

Runner on a trail at night.

The Best Running Headlamps, Trail Tested

By Ashley Thess

A woman cooking on a camping stove looking over mountains

The Best Camping Gifts, Field Tested

By Ashley Thess

We tested the best hiking gear.

The Best Hiking Gear We Use All the Time

By Ashley Thess

The best hand warmers were tested for their temperature and heat retention.

The Best Hand Warmers of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

10 electric hand warmers lined up outside on a damp table

The Best Rechargeable Hand Warmers, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

iphone 15 showing the satellite messenger screen with poor connectivity against a backdrop of red rock

Testing the iPhone Satellite Messenger: It’s Not Ready for Life or Death Situations in the Backcountry

By Laura Lancaster

Two merino sheep on one side and a herd of alpacas on the other.

Merino Wool vs. Alpaca: Battle of the Base Layers

By Alice Jones Webb

Woman wearing the Aarn Mountain Magic 50 Pro with an alpine lake in the background

Aarn Mountain Magic 50 Pro Review: Throw Out Everything You Knew About Backpacks

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best sun hats.

The Best Sun Hats of 2026, Field Tested

By Ashley Thess

Tara Dower Battled Intense Hallucinations, Sleep Deprivation, and 53-Mile Days to Set the Appalachian Trail Speed Record. Here’s How She Did It.

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best mountaineering boots.

The Best Mountaineering Boots, Summit Tested

By Sean McNally

Woman sitting on a paddle board in the middle of the Colorado River

Prime Day Deals That Are Actually Worth the Money

By Laura Lancaster, Ashley Thess

A Sangin Neptune in its natural environment

The Best Dive Watches of 2026, Chosen by a Military Diver

By Scott Einsmann

We tested the best water purification tablets.

I Tested the 5 Best Water Purification Tablets for Backpacking and Survival

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best portable solar panels.

The Best Portable Solar Panels of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

The best one person tents above treeline.

The Best One-Person Tents of 2026

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best satellite messengers.

The Best Satellite Messengers, Based on Field Testing

By Laura Lancaster

We tested the best approach shoes.

The Best Approach Shoes of 2026, Trail and Crag Tested

By Sean McNally