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Darn Tough Hiker Micro Crew Cushion socks in olive green, showing the micro crew height and cushioned sole
Darn Tough · Outdoor Adventure

Hiker Micro Crew Cushion Socks

90AAA
high Confidence

Midweight merino wool hiking socks knit in Vermont at 1,441 stitches per square inch on 168-needle Italian machines. Sea...

$25.95
5,521 reviews· 94% positiveView Scorecard
Osprey Atmos AG 65 backpacking pack in Mythical Green, front view showing mesh back panel and hip belt

Atmos AG 65

84AA
high Confidence

A full-featured backpacking pack with Osprey's AntiGravity suspended-mesh suspension for load comfort and ventilation. U...

$369.95
223 reviews· 90% positiveView Scorecard
Outdoor Research Foray II GORE-TEX rain jacket for men showing front view with hood and TorsoFlo side venting
Outdoor Research · Outdoor Adventure

Outdoor Research Foray II GORE-TEX Jacket (Men's)

80AA
high Confidence

GORE-TEX Paclite rain jacket with signature TorsoFlo hem-to-bicep venting and 50D recycled polyester shell. Backed by OR...

$225.00
672 reviews· 80% positiveView Scorecard
Outdoor Research Helium Down Hoodie for men with hooded lightweight down insulation
Outdoor Research · Outdoor Adventure

Outdoor Research Helium Down Hoodie - Men's

79A
high Confidence

A premium lightweight insulated jacket that pairs 800+ fill power responsibly sourced down with strategic weatherproof o...

$299.00
770 reviews· 95% positiveView Scorecard
Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket in Aquatic Blue, front view showing brick quilting pattern and center zip
Patagonia · Outdoor Adventure

Nano Puff Jacket

79A
high Confidence

A lightweight synthetic insulated jacket built with 60-g PrimaLoft Gold Eco insulation wrapped in a 20-denier recycled p...

$229.00
2,001 reviews· 91% positiveView Scorecard
Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 55L in black, showing duffel handles and removable shoulder straps
Patagonia · Outdoor Adventure

Black Hole Duffel 55L

79A
high Confidence

A 55-liter duffel built with 900-denier recycled polyester ripstop and a TPU-film laminate for weather resistance. Featu...

$169.00
159 reviews· 93% positiveView Scorecard
Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket front view showing 100D Gore-Tex Pro Most Rugged shell and StormHood
Arcteryx · Outdoor Adventure

Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket

79A
high Confidence

The most durable hardshell jacket on the market, built for extreme alpine and ice climbing since 1998. Uses Gore-Tex Pro...

$900.00
150 reviews· 88% positiveView Scorecard
Outdoor Research Ferrosi Pants in dark navy, lightweight stretch ripstop hiking pant with articulated knees
Outdoor Research · Outdoor Adventure

Outdoor Research Ferrosi Pants (Men's)

78A
high Confidence

Lightweight recycled-nylon softshell pant with best-in-class stretch and breathability. Backed by OR's Infinite Guarante...

$99.00
424 reviews· 88% positiveView Scorecard
Patagonia Men's Down Sweater Hoody front view showing quilted horizontal baffles and adjustable hood
Patagonia · Outdoor Adventure

Men's Down Sweater Hoody

78A
high Confidence

A lightweight hooded down jacket with a 20-denier NetPlus recycled nylon ripstop shell made from reclaimed fishing nets,...

$329.00
69 reviews· 88% positiveView Scorecard
Arc'teryx Atom Hoody front view showing Coreloft insulated body and stretch fleece side panels
Arcteryx · Outdoor Adventure

Arc'teryx Atom Hoody

78A
high Confidence

The benchmark synthetic insulated midlayer with 15+ years of refinement. Uses Coreloft Compact 60g insulation in a 20D T...

$300.00
1,045 reviews· 91% positiveView Scorecard
Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket front view showing Gore-Tex Pro shell with hood and dual-fabric construction
Arcteryx · Outdoor Adventure

Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket

78A
high Confidence

A flagship all-round hardshell in continuous production since 2000, built with Gore-Tex Pro ePE 3-layer membrane in 80D...

$650.00
207 reviews· 90% positiveView Scorecard
Patagonia Better Sweater Fleece Jacket in stonewash, front view showing full-zip and handwarmer pockets
Patagonia · Outdoor Adventure

Better Sweater Fleece Jacket

78A
high Confidence

A knit fleece jacket built with 10-oz 100% recycled polyester in a sweater-knit face with a fleece interior. Fair Trade...

$149.00
1,068 reviews· 91% positiveView Scorecard
Patagonia Torrentshell 3L rain jacket in blue, front view showing center zip and handwarmer pockets
Patagonia · Outdoor Adventure

Torrentshell 3L Jacket

77A
high Confidence

A 3-layer waterproof rain jacket built with 50-denier recycled nylon and Patagonia's H2No membrane rated at 20,000mm wat...

$134.25
611 reviews· 91% positiveView Scorecard
KUHL Burr Jacket in Gun Metal color, front view showing canvas exterior and high collar

KUHL Burr Jacket

76A
high Confidence

A rugged canvas work jacket built from 100% combed cotton ottoman weave at 305 gsm with saddle stitching and YKK zippers...

$139.00
1,767 reviews· 87% positiveView Scorecard
Outdoor Research Echo Hoodie for men, lightweight long-sleeve hooded performance top
Outdoor Research · Outdoor Adventure

Outdoor Research Echo Hoodie - Men's

76A
medium Confidence

An ultralight sun and trail layer built with 100% recycled polyester and fast-drying AirVent fabric. The Echo Hoodie pri...

$75.00
853 reviews· 94% positiveView Scorecard
Patagonia Women's Down Sweater Hoody front view showing quilted horizontal baffles and adjustable hood
Patagonia · Outdoor Adventure

Women's Down Sweater Hoody

76A
high Confidence

A lightweight hooded down jacket with a 20-denier NetPlus recycled nylon ripstop shell made from reclaimed fishing nets,...

$329.00
104 reviews· 85% positiveView Scorecard
Arc'teryx Gamma MX Hoody front view showing Fortius 2.0 softshell fabric and helmet-compatible StormHood
Arcteryx · Outdoor Adventure

Arc'teryx Gamma MX Hoody

76A
high Confidence

The warmest and most durable jacket in Arc'teryx's Gamma softshell line. Fortius 2.0 fabric with 16% elastane delivers f...

$400.00
118 reviews· 86% positiveView Scorecard
Outdoor Research Foray 3L men's rain jacket showing hood and TorsoFlo side venting zippers
Outdoor Research · Outdoor Adventure

Outdoor Research Foray 3L Jacket (Men's)

76A
medium Confidence

AscentShell Dry 3L rain shell with industry-leading TorsoFlo side venting and full recycled/PFAS-free construction. ISPO...

$250.00
116 reviews· 83% positiveView Scorecard
Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody Men's front view showing quilted baffles and insulated StormHood
Arcteryx · Outdoor Adventure

Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody Men's

74A
high Confidence

A premium lightweight down hoody using 850-fill-power goose down with Coreloft synthetic insulation in moisture-prone zo...

$400.00
85 reviews· 86% positiveView Scorecard
Patagonia Houdini Jacket in black, front view showing center zip and chest pocket
Patagonia · Outdoor Adventure

Houdini Jacket

74A
high Confidence

An ultralight windbreaker at 3.5 oz built with 1.2-oz 20-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop with DWR finish. Packs into...

$109.00
520 reviews· 90% positiveView Scorecard
Arc'teryx Thorium Hoody front view showing quilted baffles and insulated hood
Arcteryx · Outdoor Adventure

Arc'teryx Thorium Hoody

73A
high Confidence

A durable mid-weight down hoody using 750-fill RDS goose down with Coreloft synthetic insulation in moisture-prone areas...

$450.00
120 reviews· 86% positiveView Scorecard
KUHL Renegade Rock Pants in khaki, showing tapered fit with articulated knees

KUHL Renegade Rock Pants

72A
high Confidence

Lightweight DURALUX softshell hiking pant with DWR finish, UPF 50+ protection, and articulated knees. Strong review volu...

$109.00
963 reviews· 90% positiveView Scorecard
KUHL Spyfire Down Jacket in dark color, front view showing quilted baffles and reinforced shoulder overlays

KUHL Spyfire Down Jacket

72A
medium Confidence

A body-mapped 800-fill goose down jacket with 20-denier MIKROTEX nylon body and reinforced nylon/spandex shoulders. Temp...

$259.00
435 reviews· 83% positiveView Scorecard
KUHL Women's Spyfire Down Parka in coffee color, front view showing quilted baffles and reinforced yoke overlay

KUHL Spyfire Down Parka

72A
medium Confidence

A women's mid-length down parka with 800-fill RDS-certified goose down and thermal body-mapped baffles. Uses 20-denier M...

$329.00
443 reviews· 85% positiveView Scorecard
KUHL Impakt Jacket in Onyx color, front view showing softshell exterior and zippered chest pocket

KUHL Impakt Jacket

71A
medium Confidence

A wind and water-resistant polyester softshell with DWR coating, grid fleece interior, and five-panel articulated sleeve...

$165.00
607 reviews· 88% positiveView Scorecard
KUHL Radikl Pants in dark earth tone, showing relaxed Klassik fit with stretch panels

KUHL Radikl Pants

71A
high Confidence

KUHL's most-reviewed hiking pant with 914 ratings at 4.6 stars on REI. ENDURO fabric (68% cotton, 29% nylon) provides ab...

$89.95
914 reviews· 90% positiveView Scorecard
Arc'teryx Arro 22 Backpack in black, front view showing kangaroo pocket with WaterTight zipper
Arcteryx · Outdoor Adventure

Arc'teryx Arro 22 Backpack

71A
high Confidence

A 22L urban commuter daypack built around 1,260D Invista Ballistic Superpack nylon with WaterTight zippers and an HDPE f...

$180.00
120 reviews· 82% positiveView Scorecard
Cotopaxi Fuego Hooded Down Jacket front view showing quilted baffles and insulated hood
Cotopaxi · Outdoor Adventure

Cotopaxi Fuego Hooded Down Jacket

67BBB
medium Confidence

An 800-fill RDS goose down jacket in a lightweight 20D recycled ripstop nylon shell weighing 13.2 oz. Cotopaxi's Guarant...

$295.00
106 reviews· 88% positiveView Scorecard
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