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Best Black Friday Deals on Kids’ Outdoor Gear 2026
The best Amazon deals we found on kids' outdoor gear ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2026, from name-brand snow boots to trail shoes. Discounts last checked November 5.
Kids’ Ski Size Chart: Skis, Ski Boots, Snowboards and Poles
Kids' ski gear sizing without the guesswork: skis by height and weight, boots by foot length, snowboards by weight, and poles by height. Every number is cited.
Mittens vs. Gloves for Kids: Which Keeps Hands Warmer?
Mittens are warmer, gloves are handier, and most kids end up needing both. Here's how we decide which pair goes on which kid.
Best Outdoor Gifts for Kids 2026
Every year the holiday scramble hits. These are the outdoor gifts for kids we would actually buy, from stocking stuffers under $25 to a few splurges.
Best Hiking Shoes and Boots for Kids 2026
We tested six kids' hiking shoes on lava, slickrock, and lakeshores across five states. The Salomon XA Pro V8 Waterproof won, the Salomon Speedcross is the one our tester actually reaches for, and the $60 KEEN Newport H2 outlasted everything.
Salomon XA Pro V8 Waterproof — Kids’ Hiking Shoe Review
A five-year-old hiked all of Delicate Arch in these and never once said his feet were hot. They're waterproof, grippy, and our top pick. The toe box is the catch.
Salomon Speedcross — Kids’ Hiking Shoe Review
The shoe our five-year-old reaches for every single morning. Light, grippy, and he can put it on himself. Just don't make it the only pair.
KEEN Newport H2 — Kids’ Sandal Review
Seven months, a water park, the Painted Hills, and one very hard-on-shoes five-year-old. They still look close to new after a wash. Just keep the hikes short.
KEEN Targhee IV Low Waterproof — Kids’ Hiking Shoe Review
We told him not to walk into the water in these. He walked into the water. His feet stayed dry. The most protective low shoe we tested, with one stiff trade-off.
The North Face Fastpack II Mid Waterproof – Kids’ Hiking Boot Review
They look like moon boots. That turned out to be perfect at Craters of the Moon. The most protective boot we tested, and the heaviest.
