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.
The right pair of skis is pivotal for progression. Read on as we list the best women’s skis for beginners looking to take their riding to the next level.
Adventure ski watches can hang with you through the extremes of resort and backcountry skiing. We have the best ski watches of 2023 right here.
Finding the best hiking pants can be challenging. I’ve compiled the best options to help you obtain the ideal solution for your next outdoor activity.
Mogul skiing is a test of skiing skill, endurance, and durability. With the best mogul skis of 2023, you’ll be slicing through them like a professional.
Are you an avid skier or snowboarder that contends with knee issues? Read on to find the best ski knee brace out there for utmost support on the slopes.
Itchy, bulky, and restrictive base layers for skiing are enough to drive anyone crazy. Find the best base layers for skiing here.
Finding the right snowboard is essential for an epic day on the slopes. I’ve rounded up the best women’s snowboards for all types of female riders in 2023.
For the narrow-footed folks out there looking to avoid blisters, shin bang, and toe bruises, we've got the best ski boots for narrow feet in 2023.
No matter how or what you climb, nearly every climbing objective requires a reliable harness. Join us as we review the best climbing harnesses for women.
Sometimes, nature smiles at you & provides a biblical powder day. When that happens, you want the best powder skis for the job. Find them all right here.
Keep your ski day movin’ and groovin’ with the 9 best ski helmet headphones. Listen to audio books, podcasts, & music safely on the slopes with our picks!
Winter winds and snow burns are no joke, so you need a neck gaiter. In this guide, we break down the best neck gaiters for skiing.
Gearing up for a hike or backpacking trip, ladies? Don’t forget the importance of comfy, quick-dry underwear. Find the best women’s hiking undies here.
Finding a comfortable sleeping pad is key to getting a good night’s sleep in the backcountry. We review the 8 best sleeping pads for side sleepers.
With a list of the best ski gloves available, you’ll be able to find the warmth, protection, and comfort you need for ski season.
Keeping your feet warm while skiing is essential. We’ve rounded up the best-heated ski socks to help you spend longer on the slopes.
Keep your hands from sweating on the uphill and warm on the downhill with the 8 best glove liners for skiing, touring, and mountaineering.
Snowboard boots are the most important piece of gear you’ll need riding. We’ve rounded up the top choices for female riders keen on charging the slopes.
Avalanche airbags provide an extra margin of safety when backcountry skiing and snowboarding. We review the 5 best avalanche airbag packs for 2023.
When learning to snowboard, your boots are just as important as your board. Read on for the best beginner snowboard boots to start you off right.
Ski accidents can become very scary very quickly. Protect your noggin and your season with the best ski helmets available.
Finding the right pair of ski gloves is essential for keeping your fingers warm on the mountain. We review the 10 best ski gloves for women.
The best all-mountain skis can handle most conditions. Armed with skis from this guide, you’ll be one step closer to shredding the whole mountain.
Looking for shorts for hot hiking days? We’ve created this handy guide to hiking shorts for women to help you find the perfect one for the trail.
A full ski setup isn't complete without eye protection, which is why you need goggles. In this guide, we break down the best ski goggles for every skier.
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.
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.
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.
Durable, stretchy and comfortable, we review the best climbing pants for women in 2023 and our expert buying guide helps you send your routes in style.
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.
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!
Find the best women’s mountaineering boots for your high-altitude adventures with our expert reviews and buying guide for 2023.
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.
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.
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.
With the ski season coming up soon, we reviewed the best ski boots for women in 2023 and put together a detailed guide to help you choose the perfect pair.
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.
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 2023 shortlist!
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.
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.
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.
Don’t let cold fingers destroy your day on the slopes, check out the 5 best-heated ski gloves for 2023.
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.
Two-way radios are essential equipment for skiers today. We review the top 6 walkie-talkies of 2023 for resort and backcountry skiing.
Saggy pants can lead to possible discomfort, embarrassment and injury. We review the 9 best hiking belts of 2023 to help keep your pants and spirits up.
To deal with summer extremes, you need the best hiking pants for hot weather. We’ll review the top 9 including roll-ups, zip-offs and ultralight pants for 2023.
When hiking in snow and ice, you need traction to keep you upright. We review the 8 best microspikes available today.
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.
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.
Belay devices are critical for rock climbing, mountaineering, and glacier travel. We review the 8 best belay devices for all types of technical adventures.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 2023.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We searched high and low for the best mountaineering boots in 2023. Whether you’re an alpine veteran or a mountain newbie, these are our top picks.
We review the best crampons for mountaineering and explain how to choose the right ones for your upcoming adventures.
We explain how to decide between crampons vs microspikes for mountaineering and review the 3 best crampons and microspikes.
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.
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.
Check out my guide to the 8 best mountaineering backpacks to find the right backpack for your next adventure.
Looking for a pair of gloves for ice climbing, skiing, and alpine adventures? We review the 8 best mountaineering gloves in 2023.
We review the 8 best lightweight rain jackets for hiking and mountaineering and explain how to choose the best rain jacket for you.
We review the 10 best down jackets for hiking and mountaineering in 2023 and explain how to find the best down jacket for any conditions.
Looking for the best mountaineering tent? We review the 8 best tents for the alpine and explain how to choose a tent for mountaineering.
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.
We review the 8 best mountaineering ice axes and explain what to look for when choosing an axe for glacier travel or climbing.
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.