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The Best Gloves of 2019
Hot pockets—nuking not required (unless we’re talking about snow) (Courtesy Oyuki) Oyuki Haika ($150) This Japanese import has two features we always look for in a touring glove: a removable liner, and...
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The Best Reusable Hand Warmers, According to You
This week, we scanned Amazon’s bestseller list for outstanding reusable hand warmers, then pulled the most useful and authoritative reviews for each. Zippo Refillable Hand Warmers ($15) (Amazon) “This...
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Gear Blair Braverman Doesn’t Hate
Over the past 12 years, I’ve lived and trained in wilderness from Norway and the Yukon to Wisconsin’s Northwoods, and along the way I’ve developed some pretty strong biases against certain kinds of...
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Our Favorite New Ski Gear for Men and Women
Keeping warm never looked so cool. We handpicked the best base layers, socks, shells, helmets, and more to help you stay on the mountain for as long as you damn well please this winter. No frozen...
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The Best Winter Gear Deals for Under $30
Quality gear doesn't have to be expensive. These are our favorite budget-friendly products now on sale at REI through November 19. Looking for more sale coverage? Check out our favorite overall deals,...
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5 Insulated Bike Gloves for Winter Riding
Winter is coming, but that doesn’t mean you have to park your bike in the garage until spring. Wear the right gear and you can pedal through the coldest snaps of the season. Whether you’re fat-biking...
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Our First Impressions of Backcountry's New Touring Gear
Backcountry was founded in 1996 by a couple of friends selling avalanche beacons out of a garage in Park City, Utah. It has since become a go-to shop for all things ski and snowboard gear. This month,...
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The Best Cyber Week Deals on Outdoor Gear
If you don’t buy this gear on sale now, you’re going to regret it in a month when you buy it full price. Fortunately for you, everything here is on sale at REI until December 2. About Our Deals...
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The Best Gear We’ve Reviewed, On Sale For Black Friday
Some of the best gear we’ve ever reviewed is included in Backcountry’s massive Black Friday Sale, so we mined through a decade of reviews and Buyer’s Guides to find you the best gear at the best...
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Save 56 Percent on the Castelli Tempesta Cycling Gloves
We wear the Tempesta glove ($40; 56 percent off) during cold, rainy lunch rides. They feature a fully waterproof lining and a neoprene cuff, which prevents any water or cold air from sneaking in. Buy...
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How to Layer for Winter Workouts Outdoors
Moisture plus cold makes for challenging outdoor-training conditions. Dialing in your layering so that you’re warm and dry but not likely to overheat is tricky. Overdo the insulation, and you’re apt to...
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You Don't Want to Miss These Great Deals on Bike Gear
Competitive Cyclist’s 12 Days of Deals promotion is a great time to stock up on bike kit and accessories for cheap. Read on for a few of the deals were most excited about. Shimano RC7 Cycling Shoes...
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Holiday Giveaway: Oyuki Pep Trigger Mitts
The Oyuki Pep Trigger mitts ($140) are a favorite of gear editor Ben Fox. Pro skier Pep Fujas collaborated on the design, which allows the wearer’s thumb and forefinger to move freely—helpful when...
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How to Dress Your Kids for Cold Weather
As winter approaches, I’ve found myself obsessing over how to keep my one-year-old as cozy as possible in the snow and cold. So I hit up Jakob Schiller, the chief marketing officer for Taos Mountain...
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Small Gifts to Treat Yourself with This Year
You can wish for all the holiday gifts you want, but chances are you won’t get exactly what’s on your list. Treat yourself for making it through another year with one of these five products, all of...
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The 42 Best Pieces of Gear We Reviewed in 2018
Outside’s gear testers evaluate a lot of stuff over the course of a year. But only the best rise to the top in our Buyer’s Guides as Gear of the Year winners or take home our biannual Gear of the Show...
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Our Favorite Everyday Gloves for Men
If gloves aren’t part of your everyday carry during the winter, you’re doing it all wrong. Even if you live in Florida, there will be a day when you need to change a tire in the cold. Here’s a list of...
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Women: Update Your Wardrobe at REI's Sale
REI’s January Clearance Sale runs from January 9 through 21 and is a great time to stock up on all the things you wanted but didn’t get over the holidays. Here are ten women’s-specific products that...
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We Picked the Toastiest Hand Warmers for Winter
For certain conditions and activities, you need more than gloves or mittens to keep your paws toasty. Enter chemical and electrical hand warmers. I used to pooh-pooh them, then I watched a buddy throw...
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The Best Ski Gloves for Every Budget
Gloves are, frankly, less exciting to talk about than skis or bindings. That doesn’t, however, make them less important. Cold hands are the quickest way to ruin a ski day at the resort, and ill-fitting...
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