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The Best Synthetic Down Jackets for Staying Warm and Dry
Synthetic insulation rivals down in warmth — and surpasses it in durability and water resistance.
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OutdoorsThe Best Down Jackets We Tested
These top picks for lightweight, innovative down jackets will keep you warm from when the leaves fly until the snow melts in the spring.
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OutdoorsThe Best New Hiking Gear of 2020
We don’t all count ounces, but we feel them on our backs just the same.
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Deals5 of the Year’s Best Insulating Jackets Are on Sale Right Now
It’s not mid-winter yet, but we’re already starting to see discounts on some of the season’s best new winter gear.
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OutdoorsThis 2020 Sleeping Bag Is Warmer and Lighter — Thanks to Titanium?
Rab’s forthcoming Mythic Ultra sleeping bag uses an innovative process to increase warmth without affecting weight.
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Outdoors8 Winter Outdoor Products All City Dwellers Should Own
Designed for dealing with harsh mountain environments, these products will come in handy in the city during the year’s colder months.
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OutdoorsPile Fleece Is In and These Are the Best to Buy
The earliest iteration of fleece was pile, the fluffy, sheep-like stuff that’s now considered retro enough to be trendy again.
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DealsAll the Outdoor Gear You Could Ever Want Is on Sale Now
Summer is coming to its slow close, but thanks to deals at Backcountry and REI there isn’t a better time to get outside with new gear.
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OutdoorsThe 6 Best Softshell Jackets of 2019
Sometimes you don’t need a full-blown top layer to get you through a winter hike. These jackets will quickly take the place of your heavy-duty winter coat.
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DealsNow’s Your Chance to Snag an Insulated Jacket for Fall at 50% Off
These lightweight, stuffable, packable and warm jackets are ideal for all your hiking and camping excursions this fall.
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Deals5 of My Favorite Camping Items, on Sale Now
Backcountry is offering 20 percent off one full-priced item.
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OutdoorsStaff Picks: Our Essential Summer Hiking Gear
When you head out for a day on the trail, you’re limited to the few items you can wear on your person or pack in a bag.
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OutdoorsShelling Out: 10 Best Winter Sports Hardshells
There’s no such thing as bad weather — only bad gear. And in the age of industrial manufacturing and waterproof fabrics, there’s no good excuse for bad gear.