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Written by experts with years of experience in the alpine, our mountain gear reviews are carefully created in line with rigorous product testing standards and unbiased reporting guidelines.
Whether you're looking for the lightest, the best value, or the top performing product, you'll find detailed advice and testing results you can trust in the AlpInsider gear articles collection.
7 Best Hiking GPS Apps For Backcountry Travel (Free & Paid)
Backcountry GPS apps can make a huge difference for backpacking, climbing, and mountaineering. Here are the 7 best free and paid hiking GPS apps.
8 Best Winter Sleeping Bags for Backpacking & Mountaineering In 2022
Getting the right sleeping bag is key to staying warm overnight in the winter. We review the 8 best winter sleeping bags for backpacking & climbing.
6 Best Camping Tents That Dogs Love!
Camping with dogs is a fun way to enjoy the outdoors, but you'll need a large and durable tent. Here are the best options for you and your furry friend.
8 Best Cross-Country Skis For All Levels
Cross-country skiing, also called nordic skiing, is a unique, satisfying full-body winter workout. Check out our list of the best cross-country skis.
9 Best Climbing Pants For Women In 2022
Durable, stretchy and comfortable, we review the best climbing pants for women in 2022 and our expert buying guide helps you send your routes in style.
10 Best Backpacking and Mountaineering Pillows
Poor sleep can ruin a day in the mountains. We review the 10 best backpacking pillows that'll help you rest up for outdoor adventures.
10 Best Hiking Hats For Women In 2022
We got our thinking caps on and created this ultimate guide to hiking hats for women. You’ll be covered and ready for adventure come sun or snow!
9 Best Women’s Mountaineering Boots In 2022
Find the best women’s mountaineering boots for your high-altitude adventures with our expert reviews and buying guide for 2022.
10 Best Ski Boots For Every Skier in 2022
Don’t let the wrong pair of ski boots ruin your day on the slopes. We’ve compiled the 10 best ski boots for every skier so you can shred in style.
9 Best Intermediate Skis For Getting Serious About Skiing
So, you’re ready to buy your first pair of skis. We round up the best intermediate ski options and provide expert advice to help get you started.
10 Best Hiking Sandals For Women In 2022
Tired of sweaty feet? We’ve created the ultimate guide to hiking sandals for women to help you choose the perfect pair to let your feet breathe.
10 Best Ski Boots For Women In 2022
With the ski season coming up soon, we reviewed the best ski boots for women in 2022 and put together a detailed guide to help you choose the perfect pair.
9 Best Backcountry & Alpine Touring Skis In 2022
We review the 9 best backcountry skis for ski touring, ski mountaineering, and more. Read on to find the best touring skis for any type of terrain.
7 Best Ski Boots for Wide Calves
Wide calves used to make ski boot selection tricky. But now it’s getting easier to find the best ski boots for wide calves. Check out our 2022 shortlist!
7 Best Flashlights for Hiking and Backpacking
Hiking in the dark can be a scary and challenging experience. Dispel the darkness, and your fears, with the best flashlights for hiking and backpacking.
8 Best Ski Boots For Beginner Skiers
Looking for the perfect ski boots to learn how to ski? We review the 8 best ski boots for beginner skiers that offer comfort and control.
10 Best Daypacks For Women
Confused about which women’s daypack to choose? We reviewed the best daypacks for women and created a guide to help you choose the perfect one.
5 Best Heated Ski Gloves
Don’t let cold fingers destroy your day on the slopes, check out the 5 best-heated ski gloves for 2022/2023.
9 Best Hiking Socks to Prevent Blisters
Blisters are painful reminders that your socks aren’t doing their job. In this guide, we review 9 of the best hiking socks to prevent blisters.
6 Best Skiing Walkie Talkies (2022)
Two-way radios are essential equipment for skiers today. We review the top 6 walkie-talkies of 2022 for resort and backcountry skiing.
9 Best Hiking Belts in 2022
Saggy pants can lead to possible discomfort, embarrassment and injury. We review the 9 best hiking belts of 2022 to help keep your pants and spirits up.
10 Best Hiking Pants for Hot Weather
To deal with summer extremes, you need the best hiking pants for hot weather. We’ll review the top 10 including roll-ups, zip-offs and ultralight pants for 2022.
9 Best Microspikes For Hiking in 2022
When hiking in snow and ice, you need traction to keep you upright. We review the 9 best microspikes available today.
7 Best Bivy Sacks For Outdoor Adventures in 2022
A bivy sack provides emergency shelter in the mountains and can be a lightweight alternative to a tent. We review the 7 best bivy sacks for mountaineering.
Best Watches for Hiking and Mountaineering
A hiking watch will help you explore further and keep you safer than ever before. We review the 10 best watches for hiking and mountaineering.
9 Best Belay Devices for 2022
Belay devices are critical for rock climbing, mountaineering, and glacier travel. We review the 9 best belay devices for all types of technical adventures.
10 Best Ski Boots For Intermediate Skiers
Ready to find your new favorite ski boot? Our reviews of 10 best intermediate ski boots will have you wishing it was winter all year long.
7 Best Ski Boot Dryers For 2022
Ski boot dryers can make a big difference in how you maintain your gear. We review the top 7 boot dryers for keeping your gear dry.
5 Best Personal Locator Beacons For Hiking & Mountaineering
A personal locator beacon can make a life-saving difference if you have an accident in the mountains. We review the 5 best PLBs for hiking and mountaineering.
The 5 Best Ice Climbing Boots in 2022
Shopping for ice climbing boots? Before you buy, be sure to check out the best technical ice and mixed climbing boots on the market, right here.
The 7 Best Ski Boots for Wide Feet in 2022
Are your feet feeling a little cramped in your current ski boots? Check out the list we compiled of the best alpine ski boots for wide feet in 2022.
The 6 Best Cold Weather Camping Tents
If you’re shopping for a new cold weather camping tent, we put together a list of the best 4-season winter camping tents to help you make a smart buy.
The 8 Best Gaiters for Mountaineering and Hiking in 2022
Gaiters are fantastic at keeping water, ice, rocks, and dirt out of your boots while you hike. Click here to find the perfect pair for what you love to do.
The 7 Best Headlamps for Backpacking and Mountaineering in 2022
Finding the right backpacking headlamp for you can be daunting. Here are the best headlamps on the market and a few tips to find the right one.
The 7 Best Snowshoes for Mountaineering in 2022
Snowshoes are a great tool to keep you active in the winter. Here, I’ll help you find the right pair of mountaineering snowshoes for your next winter hike.
The 7 Best Mountaineering Helmets in 2022
Your brain is your most valuable tool in the mountains. We rate the best mountaineering helmets to protect your head from whatever the mountain throws at you.
The 6 Best Mountaineering Sunglasses
Sunglasses for mountaineering are a lot more than just flashy eyewear. We created the ultimate guide to glacier glasses to help you find the right pair.
The 6 Best Two-Way Radios For The Mountains
Having a two-way radio or walkie talkie in the mountains keeps you in touch when you’re out of service. Here are some of the best money can buy.
Top 9 Mountaineering Boots 2022
We searched high and low for the best mountaineering boots in 2022. Whether you’re an alpine veteran or a mountain newbie, these are our top picks.
Best Crampons for Mountaineering
We review the best crampons for mountaineering and explain how to choose the right ones for your upcoming adventures.
Crampons vs Microspikes—Which Do You Need for Mountaineering?
We explain how to decide between crampons vs microspikes for mountaineering and review the 3 best crampons and microspikes.
The Best Cameras for Hiking & Mountaineering
We review the 8 best cameras to take on your next outdoor adventure and explain what to look for in a camera. Find out which camera is right for you.
The 5 Best Hydration Bladders 2022
I review the 5 best hydration bladders for hiking and mountaineering, plus explain how to choose a bladder and how to clean your hydration system.
The 8 Best Mountaineering Backpacks 2022
Check out my guide to the 8 best mountaineering backpacks to find the right backpack for your next adventure.
The 8 Best Mountaineering Gloves 2022
Looking for a pair of gloves for ice climbing, skiing, and alpine adventures? We review the 8 best mountaineering gloves in 2022.
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The 8 Best Lightweight Rain Jackets in 2022
We review the 8 best lightweight rain jackets for hiking and mountaineering and explain how to choose the best rain jacket for you.
The 10 Best Down Jackets for Hiking and Mountaineering in 2022
We review the 10 best down jackets for hiking and mountaineering in 2022 and explain how to find the best down jacket for any conditions.
The 8 Best Mountaineering Tents – Expert Guide
Looking for the best mountaineering tent? We review the 8 best tents for the alpine and explain how to choose a tent for mountaineering.
Mountaineering Gear List: The 10 Essentials
Preparing for the unexpected is key to hiking and climbing in the alpine. Here, we cover the 10 essentials you should add to your mountaineering gear list.
The Best 8 Ice Axes for Mountaineering - Expert Guide
We review the 8 best mountaineering ice axes and explain what to look for when choosing an axe for glacier travel or climbing.
The 9 Best Mountaineering Pants in 2022
A solid pair of mountaineering pants is essential. Here, I'll show you my 9 favorite pairs and explain how to choose the best mountaineering pants for your next alpine adventure.