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Hiker in layered cold-weather hiking gear standing in a snow-dusted alpine meadow with rugged peaks in the background, autumn mountain adventure.

Best Cold Weather Clothes for Autumn Adventures in 2025

Autumn can be chilly, but the right gear makes all the difference. Our 2025 guide covers the best cold weather clothing for camping and hiking, including merino wool base layers, insulated jackets, and everything between!

Hiker wearing gray KUIU Attack Pants while carrying camera gear and a backpack in a wildflower-filled forest.

Gear Review: Attack Pants by KUIU

The KUIU Attack Pants are durable, breathable, and built with four-way stretch for backcountry performance. Reinforced knees, quick-drying fabric, and a water-repellent finish make them versatile mountain pants for hunting, hiking, and rugged backcountry adventures.

Hiker eating a Skratch Labs Energy Bar on the trail with mountain ridges in the background.

Review: Energy Bars by Skratch Labs

Looking for a trail snack that fuels without the sugar crash? Skratch Labs Energy Bars are made with real ingredients, gentle on digestion, and perfectly balanced for hiking, backpacking, and endurance adventures.

Backpacker wearing camouflage jacket with a blaze orange pack cover for added visibility on the trail.

Best Blaze Orange Hiking Gear for Hunting Season Safety 2025

Hiking during hunting season? Blaze orange hiking gear is essential for safety. From jackets and hats to backpack covers and dog vests, the right blaze-colored gear keeps you visible, reduces risks, and helps you enjoy autumn trails with confidence.

Hiker wearing the Mammut Eigerjoch Light IN Hooded Jacket in bright blue while exploring a rocky alpine ridge under a partly cloudy sky.

Gear Review: Eigerjoch Light IN Hooded Jacket By Mammut

The Mammut Eigerjoch Light IN Hooded Jacket is a lightweight, breathable insulated layer built for alpine pursuits. With Primaloft Gold Active insulation, stretch panels, and a helmet-compatible hood, it’s perfect for big hikes, climbing, and fast-moving mountain adventures.

Hiker wearing the Hyperlite Windrider 70 Backpack while trekking through alpine forest toward rocky peaks.

Gear Review: Windrider 70 Backpack by Hyperlite Mountain Gear

The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Windrider 70 Backpack is a high-capacity ultralight pack featuring Hyperlite’s new material. With 70 liters of storage, waterproof construction, and iconic mesh pockets, it’s built for thru-hikes and big expeditions.

Woman putting on the PAKA Women’s Hoodie at a campsite, with hiking gear and chairs in the background.

Gear Review: Women’s Hoodie by PAKA

The Women’s Hoodie by PAKA combines alpaca performance wool with modern design, making it a versatile, sustainable layer for hiking, travel, and daily life.