It’s no secret that Outside readers are gear-obsessed. From over-the-top tents and indestructible coolers to all-mountain skis and the “perfect” travel-ready running shoes, you devoured a year of gear packed with fun, functional, and occasionally very fancy items.
Our editors spend thousands of hours field-testing every piece of kit we recommend, but our reviews are only half the story. The real test happens when that gear hits the trail, the campsite, or the slopes. We’ve always wanted to be a fly on the (metaphorical) tent wall to see which recommendations actually changed your experience outside.
This year, we finally crunched the numbers. By diving into reader data and engagement, we’ve IDed the gear that resonated most with you over the last 12 months. Whether you’re looking to fill a gap in your kit or you just want to see if your favorite purchase made the cut, we’ve gathered our findings for you here. Behold: the most popular gear of 2025, as determined by you—our loyal, gear-obsessed readers.
Did your favorite piece of gear miss the list? Let us know in the comments what you were most excited about this year so we can get it on our testing slate for 2026.
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