Charlotte

We tested camping soft coolers for ice retention, leak resistance, and packability, from a weekend bag for two to a group-size basecamp cooler.

We tested soft coolers for beaches, trails, and job sites. Our top pick holds 16 cans behind a zipperless lid; others cover packs, budgets, and travel.

We ran, lifted, and laundered our way through the workout socks worth buying, from cushioned ankle pairs to a crew that stays up on the calf.

From cushioned running ankle socks to warm boot crews and no-shows that stay put, here are the women’s socks worth buying and who each pair suits.

Our picks for the best men’s socks: everyday crews, work-ready quarters, low-cut gym pairs, and no-shows, with the fit and wear caveats that matter.

We tested everyday athletic, casual, no-show, and wool socks to find the pairs that stay put, feel good, and hold up, plus the right pick for each foot.

We tested men’s snowshoes on packed trails, powder, and sidehills to find the best pair for value, deep snow, and serious backcountry climbs.

We tested snowshoes on winter trails. Here is what grips on ice, what floats in powder, and which bindings you can actually work in gloves.

Which snowshoes deliver on build and bindings without the filler accessories — and which budget kits to skip.

We tested snowboarding gloves and mittens for warmth, waterproofing, grip, and fit, then picked what to buy for cold lifts, wet snow, and numb fingers.