Gear Junkie | The Best Plus-Size Ski & Snow Gear for Women
The barrier for entry into winter sports is already pretty high, from ski pass prices to proximity to good snow and mountains. One thing that should never be a barrier? Having gear that fits properly, no matter your size.
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Men’s Journal |
The Best Travel Bags for Your Big Snowboard Trip
Between the growth of the Ikon and Epic multi-resort passes, plus the plethora of other spring specials available, stacking up ski and snowboard trips across the entire season is becoming more of a no-brainer. A week in Revelstoke? A few days in Vail? Yes and yes. Once the travel is booked, you shouldn’t have to consider your gear needs as well—opting to ride your own, rather than rentals, is always preferred. Luckily, snowboard bags have been upgraded with strong, tear-proof materials and padding to keep your gear safe, plus all the amenities to make a snowboard trip easy and stress-free.
Backpacker |
8 Gadgets and Apps for Thru-Hikers
Let’s get one thing straight: You don’t need any fancy gadgets to hike a long trail. Heading into nature for a months-long thru-hike is one of the best ways out there to get away from the Internet and attention-draining technology.
But sometimes, that same tech can help you keep yourself safe and connect with family on your journey. These eight low-weight, low-distraction products come expert approved to help you make your hike safer, easier, and just plain fun.
Men’s Journal |
72 Hours With the Dakine DLX Cargo Pack Boot Bag
A weekend of skiing or snowboarding can encompass a lot of gear that needs to stay dry, safe, and easy to find. We spent a weekend at Keystone Resort with the Dakine DLX Cargo Pack 55L Boot Bag, and didn’t lose a single sock, mitten, or toothbrush.
Gear Patrol | The 6 Best Purifying Water Bottles For Travel
Up until now, adventure travelers heading to places where water is questionable had few choices: bring a UV-light-equipped sterilizing pen, a hand-pump filter that takes time and energy or chlorine- or iodine-based tablets that purify but take at least 30 minutes to work. Now, water bottle companies have gotten smart and are equipping bottles themselves with these technologies, conveniently combining drinking vessels and purifiers into one neat bundle. It’s time to ditch the single-use plastic water bottle for good.
These six filters and purifiers are easy ways to make sure you stay healthy – and hydrated – while traveling.
Gear Institute |
Helmet Hood Provides Integrated Protection
I’ve never been one of those skiers or riders who can just bear the wind and cold on their face. I’ve worn neckies and Buffs, and tried hoods under my helmet, or jackets with hood helmets, too. Nothing worked as well as I wanted it to, so when I started seeing more fleece hoodies around the resorts, I was interested. And then, even better, I heard about Anon’s MFI Fleece Helmet Hood with an integrated magnetic facemask that connects to compatible goggles – it’s a whole, not-too-complicated system that gets your face and head fully covered.
Gear Institute |
Best Women’s Winter Hiking Boots of 2019
Hiking doesn’t need to stop once the snow starts falling and the temperatures drop. Rather, you just need to be prepared with the correct footwear. Don’t go trekking through snow in your low-cut summer hikers or lightweight fall boots — we can guarantee your hike won’t be enjoyable. Instead, invest in a pair of winter hiking boots that keep you warm, dry, and stable on the trails this winter.
Gear Institute |
Best Women’s Winter Gloves and Mittens
Cold hands and fingers can easily ruin a day on the mountain, and unless you are okay with skipping out on some free powder shots and untouched moguls, heading inside to warm up isn’t an option. So let’s start from the beginning and buy the right pair of gloves for the right conditions.
Outside | The Best High-Performance Underwear for Women
The most important part of your snow kit this season? What you’re wearing underneath it. We took eight of the best women’s performance underwear options on the trail and slopes to see how they stacked up to their cotton counterparts. Here are our results.
