Charlotte

We tested running rain jackets for breathability, packability, and wet-weather protection. Our picks cover technical shells, run commutes, and budget backups.

We tested marathon running tops for heat, chafe, and fit. Our baleaf tee wins overall, with a hot-weather singlet and a women’s long sleeve close behind.

We tested men’s running socks for cushioning, fit, and blister control. Balega is our plush no-show pick, with arch-support and quarter alternatives.

We tested running sunglasses that stay put, cut glare and sit level on smaller faces, from budget wraps to helmet-friendly frames.

We tested sandals for multi-mile days. The Teva Tirra wins on support and adjustment; the ECCO Yucatan is the trail pick.

We tested satellite communicators for hiking and picked the best for two-way messaging, SOS, battery life, and packability.

We tested flat-pedal and clipless mountain bike shoes for trail grip, stiffness, fit, and walkability. Here are the picks worth buying.

We tested ski gloves for warmth, waterproofing and fit. Here’s the pair to buy for a normal ski day, and the one for wet snow.

We compared ski and snowboard jackets on waterproofing, warmth, fit and value, then picked the ones worth buying for wet snow, deep cold and tight budgets.

We tested ski socks for warmth, shin cushioning and all-day boot fit, and picked eight worth buying — for cold days, snug boots and tight budgets.