Apparel

The Marmot PreCip Eco Pants, which come in men’s and women’s sizes and multiple lengths, are the pants that kept us comfortable and dry through wet weather.

Our testers hiked 200 hours to find an effective sun hat for outdoor activities. The Sunday Afternoons Ultra Adventure Hat is their unanimous favorite.

Water shoes keep your feet safe when you’re splashing around. But they can be stylish, too. We’ve found five great pairs to suit a range of tastes and needs.

Whether you’re hitting the beach or heading out for a night on the town, we found nine pairs of comfy, well-made sandals to suit a range of styles and budgets.

Want to stay dry? Our four favorite raincoats and rain jackets—in different styles, materials, and lengths—have you covered.

We assessed the fabric, fit, performance, and style of an array of workout leggings to find six excellent pairs for whatever moves you.

The perfect pair of sunglasses protects your eyes from the sun while matching your own personal style. Try one of these 11 comfy, high-quality pairs.

REI’s member sale offers REI Co-op members the opportunity to save—but not every deal is worth it. These are the best.

We sent 13 testers out to hike, ski, shovel snow, and run. And we found base layers, in a variety of styles and fabrics, that will keep all types of bodies warm.

The right running gear can help you make the most of your training. After extensive research and testing with passionate runners, here’s what we recommend.

To find the right sports bra, your best bet is to try as many as possible. We recommend 13 options to kick-start your search.

The Montbell Alpine Light Down Jacket (in women’s and men’s sizes) has a lightweight yet toasty fit to keep you cozy in snow, rain, and cold.

After trudging through snow and ice in 30 pairs of boots, we’ve chosen 11 that will keep you warm, dry, and stable all winter long.

Here’s how to find a pair of winter boots that’ll keep you warm, dry, and on your feet even in the most treacherous weather.

Whether you’re escaping the cold or embracing it, our favorite throws, slippers, space heaters, and more will keep you toasty until spring.

We found five pairs of touchscreen gloves—in a range of styles and budgets—that will keep your hands toastier as you type.

If you’d like to get outside more this winter in spite of (or maybe because of) the snow, we recommend the MSR Evo Trail Snowshoes.

The Salomon Quest Gore-Tex boots (in men’s and women’s) are our top pick due to their solid traction, support, and comfort for many foot shapes.

We spent 50 hours researching and testing 12 pairs of ski socks, and chose the men’s and women’s Smartwool Ski Targeted Cushion Over the Calf socks as the best for most people.

The best shoes for you are the ones you won’t think about much once you’re on the road. Finding them may involve trial and error. Here’s how to get started.

We’ve found 7 pairs of rain boots that’ll do more than just keep your feet dry—they’ll match your style and environment no matter what you need.

Planning to slide down the side of a mountain on your butt? These cheap leggings will survive the outing.

On cold and windy days, the Patagonia Down Sweater Vest (men’s and women’s) is the vest we choose to stay warm.

Wearable sleeping bags are the perfect way to keep your arms free and your core warm while hanging outside or even working a desk job in an underheated room.

After hiking 160 miles in 18 pairs of hiking socks, we chose the men’s and women’s Darn Tough Light Hiker Micro Crew as the best hiking socks for most people.

Hard-core bike commuters share seven items—from storm-worthy gloves to rugged tires—that keep them (and their stuff) safe and dry in the winter.

You most likely don’t need battery-heated winter-weather gear.

These shoes, shirts, and accessories were the most-purchased Wirecutter clothing picks in 2022.

After performing 120 hours of testing, we think the versatile, high-value Ryders Seventh photochromic glasses are the best outdoor eyewear for most people.

Heading out fruit picking? Here are some Wirecutter-approved essentials to make your time fun and memorable—and not so messy.

May is typically the best time of year to buy outdoor gear. But it’s not the only good time to buy.

Although the parks have reopened, staffing remains a challenge, which may affect services. Here’s what to pack for your next visit to help fill in the gaps.

Audio sunglasses let you hear music without blocking out your surroundings. Are they worth the price? Here’s what we think of these sound-producing spectacles.

If you need to brave the frigid winter weather, we’ve got picks that will keep you covered from head to toe.

An easy at-home wash and re-waterproofing can make an old raincoat work like new.

Cleaning your down jacket at the end of each season helps ensure that it stays warm and toasty for several years.