We ran nearly 40 pint-sized products for kids through the ringer this summer, from streetwear to core outdoor gear. Combined, these five pieces make up the ultimate kit for your little ripper’s adventure closet.
Winners at a Glance
Helly Hansen Kids’ Loen Tech LS Top
Bogs Kids’ Kicker II Elastic Slip On
Seaesta Surf Sea Ripple Tie Dye Boardshorts
Snapper Rock Recycled Waterproof Raincoat
Kids Treefleece Sweatpants
How We Test
Number of Testers: Nine kids with five parent facilitators
Number of Products Tested: 38
Number of Hours Played Outside: More than 1,500
Longest Product Worn: A four-year-old tester was so enamored with the Bogs that she wore them every day for 21 straight days during which time her parents managed to sneak them into the laundry, twice.
Ages, sizes, and activities spanned the West Coast, from southern California to Portland, Oregon. The testing crew experimented in conditions from sunny surf camp trips in Crescent City, California to training for future bow hunting seasons in eastern Oregon. Parents both observed and listened to their kiddo testers throughout the process for the most…
