Flannel Shirt Roundup — 2019
Looking for that perfect flannel shirt that you can use all year? We've rounded up a bunch of men's and women's options to make your search easier. Check them out here.
Apparel
The North Face Ceptor Jacket
The North Face Ceptor Jacket brings a lot of what you'd expect from a technical 3L shell (great weather resistance, plenty of features, and decent breathability) but does so without an exuberant price tag. Check out our full review.
Mammut Alvier Armor Hardshell Jacket
Jackets with reinforced fabrics used to bulky and often uncomfortable. But a few companies have come up with new ways to seamlessly reinforce their garments, and the Mammut Alvier Armor Jacket takes this technology and packages it into a versatile ski shell. Check out our full review.
Warm Winter Coat Roundup
For those bitterly cold days, it’s nice to have just one ultra-warm coat that you can toss on no matter what the weather’s doing. So we’ve rounded up a bunch of women’s and men’s coats for frigid days in town and in the backcountry.
Flylow Donna Pant 2.1
Comfortable? Check. Waterproof? Check. Versatile? Check. Stylish? Check. The Flylow Donna Pant 2.1 ticks a lot of boxes, and is worth a good look if you’re in the market for a women’s ski pant.
Mammut Alvier Hardshell Pants
The Mammut Alvier Hardshell Pant is what happens when you combine a stretchy vest with a waterproof ski pant. So how does that impact the usual pros and cons of hardshell bibs? Check out our full review.
Winter Hoodie Roundup — 2019
That perfect hoodie — the one you never want to take off, whether you’re relaxing at home or heading out with friends. We’ve rounded up a bunch of our favorites — from high-end Cashmere options to minimal cotton ones, and even a couple insulated hoodies that could replace your technical mid layers.
Black Diamond Helio Active Shell
The Black Diamond Helio Active Shell is an extremely impressive Gore-Tex jacket, and is worth a good look if you're a backcountry skier or snowboarder who appreciates weather resistance, breathability, and low weight. Check out our full review.
Flylow Baker Bib
The Flylow Baker Bib has garnered a cult following among skiers and snowboarders who are really hard on their gear. Check out our full review.
Arc’teryx Sabre LT Jacket
This year Arc'teryx released the Sabre LT Jacket — a lighter and more comfortable version of their classic Sabre Jacket. So how does the "LT" version compare to the original and other options on the market? Check out our full review.
Showers Pass IMBA Jacket
Finding the right MTB shell is tricky. It has to protect you from wind and water, breathe during climbs, and shrug off impacts with branches, rocks, and occasionally, the ground. So how well does the Showers Pass IMBA Jacket balance these traits? Check out our full review.
Rab Sharp Edge Jacket and Pants
There aren't many kits out there designed specifically for ski mountaineering, but Rab's Sharp Edge Jacket and Pants are. So how do they perform in big terrain, and should you still be considering them even if you're not walking around in crampons and hacking your way up steep ice? Check out our full review.
Arc’teryx Rush LT Pant
You know what you shouldn’t be thinking about when you’re skiing? Your pants. The new Arc’teryx Rush LT pants are easy to forget about, and we think they’re a great option for many backcountry and resort skiers and snowboarders.
Eddie Bauer BC EverTherm Down Jacket
The Eddie Bauer BC EverTherm Down Jacket is the lightest waterproof insulated jacket we’ve reviewed, and it just might be the lightest on the market. But how versatile is this ultralight piece, and who’d like it most? Check out our review.
Spy Ace EC Goggle
Spy’s new Ace EC goggle uses a single electrochromic lens that lets you change the tint with a touch of a button. Yep, one lens for everything. So, how does it actually work in reality, and are there any downsides? Check out our review.
Patagonia Micro Puff Storm Jacket
The Patagonia Micro Puff Storm Jacket is essentially a waterproof version of a Blister favorite, the Micro Puff Hoody. So is the Storm just as impressive as the original? Check out our review.
Strafe Alpha Direct Insulator
There are lots of specialized layers out there, but not many that work well for a wide range of conditions, temperatures, and activities. The Strafe Alpha Direct Insulator is one of the few that falls into that versatile second category, and here you can check out our full review.
Strafe Scarlett Bib Pant
Most of us want ski pants to do 2 things: keep us comfortable and look good. Strafe’s Scarlett Bib Pant accomplishes both of those things and more, and you can now check out our full review for more info on this “Best Of” winner.
Scott Couloir 2 Helmet
For people who like to climb up mountains and ski down them, the Scott Couloir 2 helmet — which passes skiing and mountaineering certifications — is a very compelling option.
The North Face Flight RKT Jacket
The North Face Flight RKT jacket is one of the lightest wind shells we’ve ever reviewed. But what’s the cost of that low weight, and is it strictly a running piece, or could you also use it for activities like biking and hiking?