Outdoors

Sports & Outdoors

Mountain gear and coolers that last more than a season. Three picks each.

Smith Vantage 2 MIPS, sports & outdoors pick

Ski & Snowboard Helmets

Protection first, then comfort.

Value PlayThe Park Classic
Giro Ledge MIPS, ski & snowboard helmets

Giro Ledge MIPS

Real MIPS protection and a simple fit for every age.

  • MIPS liner
  • Adjustable fit
$125Shop On Amazon ↗
Smart MoneyThe Everyday Hero
Smith Vantage 2 MIPS, ski & snowboard helmets

Smith Vantage 2 MIPS

Comfortable all day, with venting you can adjust.

  • MIPS protection
  • Adjustable vents
$295Shop On Amazon ↗
The BestThe Summit Shield
Sweet Protection Grimnir 2Vi, ski & snowboard helmets

Sweet Protection Grimnir 2Vi

Carbon shell and top-tier protection for serious skiers.

  • Carbon fiber shell
  • 2-layer MIPS
$450Shop On Amazon ↗

Ski & Snowboard Goggles

See the terrain in flat light and bright sun.

Value PlayThe Trusty Pair
Oakley Flight Deck M, ski & snowboard goggles

Oakley Flight Deck M

A wide, frameless view and lenses that boost contrast.

  • Prizm lens
  • Rimless wide view
$160Shop On Amazon ↗
Smart MoneyThe Quick Swap
Anon M5S, ski & snowboard goggles

Anon M5S

Magnetic lenses swap in seconds, and a bonus lens is included.

  • Magnetic lens swap
  • Bonus lens
$260Shop On Amazon ↗
The BestThe Clear Call
Smith I/O MAG, ski & snowboard goggles

Smith I/O MAG

Sharp optics and fast magnetic lens changes.

  • ChromaPop lenses
  • 2 lenses included
$295Shop On Amazon ↗

Outerwear

Warm, dry and comfortable all day on the hill.

Value PlayThe Base Lodge
Columbia Last Tracks III, outerwear

Columbia Last Tracks III

A warm, waterproof starter jacket.

  • Synthetic insulation
  • Waterproof shell
$205Shop On Amazon ↗
Smart MoneyThe Powder Day
The North Face Freedom, outerwear

The North Face Freedom

A real resort jacket with all the pockets you need.

  • Waterproof DryVent
  • Insulated
$320Shop On Amazon ↗
The BestThe Lifer
Patagonia Storm Shift, outerwear

Patagonia Storm Shift

Buy it once and wear it for years.

  • GORE-TEX shell
  • Insulated
from $569See It At Patagonia ↗

Heated Socks

Cold feet end the day early.

Value PlayThe Cold Feet Fix
Snow Deer Heated Socks, heated socks

Snow Deer Heated Socks

The ones we use a lot. An easy way to try heated socks.

  • Rechargeable batteries
  • 3 heat settings
$80Shop On Amazon ↗
Smart MoneyThe Warm Stride
ORORO Wool Heated Socks, heated socks

ORORO Wool Heated Socks

Wool blend that stays warm and comfortable all day.

  • Wool blend
  • 3 heat settings
$110Shop On Amazon ↗
The BestThe Alpine Standard
Lenz Heat Sock 5.1, heated socks

Lenz Heat Sock 5.1

Thin merino and heat right at the toes, built for ski boots.

  • Merino and silk
  • Toe-cap heating
$500Shop On Amazon ↗

Coolers

Keep it cold from the sideline to the summit.

Value PlayThe Weekend Warrior
Coleman Xtreme 50-Quart, coolers

Coleman Xtreme 50-Quart

Wheels, a big capacity and days of ice for very little.

  • Holds ice up to 5 days
  • Wheels and handle
$75Shop On Amazon ↗
Smart MoneyThe Trailblazer
YETI Roadie 24, coolers

YETI Roadie 24

Fits a car footwell and keeps ice for days.

  • Rotomolded
  • Tall bottle fit
$250Shop On Amazon ↗
The BestThe Ice Vault
YETI Tundra 45, coolers

YETI Tundra 45

Thick walls and a build that takes a beating.

  • Rotomolded
  • Bear-resistant
$325Shop On Amazon ↗