Like any good active hobby, climbing is often all about the gear. While you can all have the latest and greatest clothing, it won’t matter if your shoes don’t give you the support you need to make every single specific—and precise—movement along whatever cliff or rock face you find yourself scaling. Whether you’re just ready to get more serious about climbing at the gym, or you’re training for El Capitan, here are the best climbing shoes to take your performance to the next level as you move onwards and upwards.
The 8 Best Headlamps for Every Kind of Outdoor Activity /
There are few more inconvenient things than trying to be active in the dark, while also having to use your hands to hold a flashlight. But there’s an easy solution: Enter the headlamp. While it’s an undeniably tech-y solution—there’s a reason why it’s existed in hiking specialty stores for decades—it’s one that’s ease of use makes a boatload of difference when you’re trying to accomplish tasks. Furthermore, modern headlamps are lighter and brighter, making this a perfect time to invest in one that will last. Whether you’re an early bird trying to catch a worm, or a night owl that’s ready to go until the wee hours of the morning, we’ve got a selection of eight headlamps that will be perfect for whatever activity you’re planning on doing in the dark.
The Best Long Underwear for Men /
When we focus on layering for warmth, it’s easy to get caught up in figuring out what great shirt and sweater you’ll pair under a topcoat. In our rush to figure out how much we can stack over clothes, it can be easy to forget about what goes underneath them.
Long underwear isn’t perhaps the sexiest phrase to describe base layers, but their benefit (keeping you warm and dry when it’s cold out by moderating your body temperature) can make all the difference on a particularly frigid day. Below, ten of our favorites for you to try.
12 Caps and Beanies to Keep Your Head Warm This Winter /
When considering the best approach on how to stay warm during the winter, it’s important to not lose your head. Yes, it’s important to cover all of your body effectively to keep heat contained, but it’s easy to forget to top yourself off before you leave the house. Whether it’s beanie or a baseball cap, we’ve got something for everyone to keep your noggin both stylish–and warm–this winter season. Below, our selects.
The 12 Warmest Pairs of Boots You Can Wear This Winter /
As hard as you may work to keep warm during these winter months, it often seems like the weather fights back twice as hard. While there are a variety of different options you can employ to stay warm, many brands have stepped in to give you more of a fighting chance. To wit: boots lined with shearling, fleece and even down will help you beat the chill. Lace up with some of our favorites, listed below.
5 Pairs of Winter Boots to Help You Beat the Slush /
As cold as it’s already been in some parts of the US, it’s only going to get colder as we continue through the next few days and weeks. Keeping your feet not only warm but also dry is essential to surviving winter with your sanity intact. And while wool socks help, sometimes your boots need a little boost.
To that end, insulated boots are the easiest way to elevate your shoes for the winter. Lucky for you, most designers have crafted options that will keep you warm enough to climb Everest, without looking like you’re about to climb it. Here are five pairs to get you started.
9 Stylish Double Breasted Topcoats to Wear This Winter /
There’s a saying that more isn’t always better, but we’re guessing whoever coined it never got around to wearing a double breasted topcoat. Because of its construction (there’s an extra bit of material involved in the closure of this style) the double breasted coat provides an extra layer of defense against chilly winter winds.
Beyond that, this winter coat variant is quick way to instantly upgrade your style, as its shape is just inherently more stylish and sophisticated than other coats. Follow the same rules that you would for wearing a normal topcoat (don’t go too oversized, make sure the shoulder looks square on your frame before you commit, and find one that hits above your knees) and get ready to feel like a style superhero.
8 Topcoats to Keep You Feeling Warm and Looking Sharp This Winter /
While there are many of us who wish we could spend our working hours in sweats, sometimes it’s necessary to throw on a suit to make a good impression for that big meeting. And in the winter, it can be tough to stay warm in tailoring, even if you’ve got a suit made from a heavier material. Enter the topcoat: It’s a great way to add some warmth to your cold-weather look by providing a heavier outer layer, while also protecting your suit coat from the elements. (It’s also a much cleaner look than covering up with a bulky down-filled parka.)
The key to a good fit? Make sure it stops right above your knees—this will ensure it’s long enough to cover your jacket, but not so long that it’ll look like you’re wearing a cape. Below, some of our favorites of 2017/2018.