Base layers

Packable and durable waterproof blankets, throws, and ground clothes for beach hangs, picnics, and beyond

These full-featured, two-person sleeping bags make spending the night in nature as comfortable—and cuddle friendly—as at home

A comprehensive guide to finding the right rain jacket, with pro tips on features, fit, price, and, of course, waterproofness

Our tested and approved top picks for the very best insulated drinkware capable of keeping your favorite beverage hot or cold for hours on end

Maui-raised and Brooklyn-based, brothers Aaron and Drew Austin are hand building some of the East Coast's most creative surfboards

After testing from New England to the Rockies and across the ocean, we found best bags for hauling boards and skis across terminals and tarmac

How to still get the shot when the cold temps set your fingers fumbling, glare plays tricks on your light meter, and sunny 16 won't cut it

Your favorite go-to hoodie, but make it a breathable, insulating technical grid fleece from outdoor brands big and small

Our top picks for the most cozy, insulated footwear for après ski lounging, winter camping, and drafty apartments

In expanding its ultralight insulation collection geared for alpine climbing, Patagonia made big advances without losing an eye for minimalism

Learn the do's and don'ts for staying comfortable, dry, and warm in shoulder season weather without carrying an overloaded pack

Packable, waterproof, insulated: whatever type of hiking jacket you need, we've found the best of the best