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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.
Eddie Bauer Toddler Rain Jacket Review
The jacket that lives in the bottom of our backpack. It's ultralight, rolls into a ball, and the highlighter hood makes him easy to spot. The catch: a basic hood with no adjustment.
Best Rain Jackets for Toddlers 2026
We tested ten toddler rain jackets in real rain: West Thumb Geyser Basin in Yellowstone, Colorado's Front Range, and park days in the drizzle. Here are the best rain jackets for toddlers.
REI Co-op Rainier Rain Jacket — Toddler Review
We took the REI Rainier to Yellowstone in a downpour and Oren (2) stayed dry. Soft chin guard, a hood that stays put, true-to-size fit. It's a shell, so layer up.
Columbia Hikebound II Rain Jacket — Toddler Review
The comfiest toddler rain jacket we tested. The Hikebound II feels like cloth, not plastic, and it's still waterproof. The catch: mesh pockets that open straight to the inside.
Amazon Essentials Toddler Raincoat Review
Warm, cute, and easy on the budget. The quilted lining and insulated hood make it great for cold drizzle. But it's water-repellent, not waterproof, and it overheats in warm rain.
Reima Lampi Rain Jacket — Toddler Review
The most sealed-feeling toddler rain jacket we tested, with a detachable hood and PVC-free fabric. The catches: no pockets, no chin guard, and our 2T could fit our five-year-old.
Columbia Arcadia II Rain Jacket — Girls’ Review
A no-frills girls' waterproof jacket tested at Great Sand Dunes and Steamboat Springs — lightweight, genuinely waterproof, and the hood fits over a bike helmet. Rowyn put it on without a fight because it matched her helmet.
L.L. Bean Kids’ Trail Model Rain Jacket Review
The L.L. Bean Trail Model is our runner-up for kids' rain jackets — tested on a rainy Cincinnati park day where Cypress, 4, found the chest pocket in ninety seconds and never stopped using it.
