Charlotte

We tested women’s hiking shorts for inseam, pockets, quick-dry fabric and waistband fit, plus the budget and long-leg picks worth buying.

We tested women’s hiking pants for fit, quick-dry fabric, pockets and length. Here’s what to buy for trail days, travel and hot weather.

We tested women’s down and puffer jackets for warmth, fit and value — a deep-winter workhorse, a light city coat, and budget picks that punch up.

We tested women’s daypacks from Osprey, The North Face and Kipling to find the packs that fit a shorter torso and carry a full day.

We tested women’s climbing shoes for gym and crag. Our top pick is a snug lace-up beginners can wear all session and trust on small holds.

We tested winter work gloves for cold, wet jobs: which pairs stay warm through a shift, which keep hands dry, and which run small before you order.

We tested winter slippers for warmth, grip and fit, from a heel-covering bootie to a men’s scuff, a support-first pair and a premium upgrade.

We tested winter sleeping bags for cold-weather camping and picked roomy, warm options for car campers and mummy bags for smaller packs.

We compared warmth, fit, weather protection, and everyday comfort to find the best women’s winter jackets for deep cold, wet snow, and travel.

We tested men’s winter jackets for cold, wet, and active days. Here are the top picks for hiking, work, city wear, and travel.