Testers: Courtney Bartels, Berne Broudy, Sandy Budde, Jeff Chow, Erik Dutilly, Katie Ellenwood, Karina Evertsen, Ashley Eyre, Sperry Goode, Heather Hansman, Christine Hoar, Kristy Holland, Carol Jordan, Mike Koshmrl, Josh Kunz, Sarah Leone, Emma Lynch, Katie Lynch, Jenn Mawn, Jane Melrose, Tanja Reid, Molly Rettig, Emily Seagrave, Kate Silver-Heilman, Lisa Sinclair, Andrea Sutherland, Jordan Wirfs-Brock, and more.
What does it take to have the best ride of your life? To enjoy a day on flat water? Or to cross the finish line at your personal best? More than just confidence in yourself, it takes confidence in your gear.
Dozens of women—from hard-core mountain bikers to college-age concertgoers—tested 10 categories of equipment for five of the summer adventures you have planned. Whether you’ll be kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, relaxing at a festival, or tackling your first triathlon, we’ve got you covered. In the following pages, you’ll find the advice you need to outfit your adventure and exceed your expectations for comfort and performance.
Learn what sets our top choices apart from the kit that’s already crowding your closet. Women’s-specific technology, design, and detailing have changed everything. When it comes to confidence, if you trust us, you can trust your gear.
Edited by Kristy Holland, Photography by Ben Fullerton
Kayaking…Float Into Bliss:
Kayaks and kayak essentials
Sunscreens
Day Hiking…Happy Trails
Light hiking shoes and hiking essentials
Hydration packs
Festival Fun…Inspire in Style
Take-Along camp chairs, sunglasses, and summer fun essentials
Triathlon…Prove You Can
Heart rate monitors, energy chews, and triathlon essentials
Mountain Biking…Give In to Gravity
Mountain bikes and cycling essentials
Mountain bike shoes
