New Year, New Gear: Our Picks For Winter 2018

January 18, 2018

From winter camping, to fitness, to high-tech, to old school and more—this is the stuff that has us stoked in winter 2018:

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What do you need to go on an adventure?

A desire. The skills. A destination, or simply a journey?

And gear.

You need the right gear.

Whether your goal is to ski 50 days this year, or tackle winter camping, or just increase your fitness level, we have the gear for you below.

From winter camping, to fitness, to high-tech, to old school and more—this is the stuff that has us stoked in winter 2018:

Mother Earth Approved

Eco-Friendly Roundup: Four New Items Approved by Mother Earth

It’s a great irony that we, as lovers of the outdoors, often wear apparel that is made with toxic dyes and through unsustainable practises. Here are four items that will be as good to you as they are the Earth:

Must See: A unique waterproof jacket that’s made from recycled plastic bottles.

Get Fit Today

The Best Fitness Gear for Your New Year’s Resolution

You’re getting in even BETTER shape in 2018, right? It’s the New Year’s Resolution we all make. Here is the gear to make it easier.

Must See: A climbing wall you can fit in your carry-on luggage.

The Wish List

The Dream List: Awesome, Uncompromising Gear to Splurge On

There’s an old saying: "You get what you pay for." And it’s truer in the outdoor-gear world than perhaps anywhere else. Here are six items worth the splurge:

Must See: A jacket that costs more than one-thousand dollars, but is worth every penny.

Old School Charm

Going Old-School: 5 Outdoorsy Items that Channel the Days of Yore

Kickin’ it old school. Sometimes, the best gear is classic gear. Especially when it incorporates some new tech. Check out these five items that seem summoned from days gone by.

Must See: Sunglasses that channel the mountaineers of yore.

Cold Camping

The Happy Camper: Best Winter Camping Gear 2017

Kevin Callan reviews the best winter camp gear of 2017. Or at least it’s what he thinks is best. Someone else has alternative opinions…

Must See: Some of this gear is reviewed by a puppet. Seriously.

Gifts For You

7 Amazing Gifts For Outdoor Enthusiasts (From Stocking Stuffers to Extravagances!)

Whether you’re looking for simple stocking stuffers or you have your eyes set on a high-end gift—you’ll find it here.

Must See: Snowboard bindings that are literally changing the game.

Gifts For You, Part Two

The 2017 Explore Christmas Gift Guide for Adventurers

Christmas shopping made easy: 15 awesome gifts priced from $10.95 to $299.

Must See: A tent that sets-up in the back of your pickup truck.

The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Explore’s Live the Adventure Club Gear Box

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Must See: A way you can stay motivated to get outdoors and win awesome prizes for doing so.