The Cold Weather Gear You Need to Stay Outside This Winter

We rounded up the gear that you should buy so you can still spend time outdoors in the winter.

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It feels like just yesterday we were in the throes of summer, but winter is coming and so are the chilly temps. But that doesn’t mean you should be wary of heading outdoors. We rounded up the cold-weather gear you should get now so you can spend winter outside without freezing.

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The 12 Best Down Jackets of 2020

These top picks for lightweight, innovative down jackets will keep you warm from when the leaves fly until the snow melts next spring.

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The Best Ski and Snowboard Gear of Winter 2020

Winter is coming, again. Get ready for the slopes with this top-notch, staff-tested apparel and equipment.

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Don’t Wait Until It’s Cold to Get Patagonia’s Best New Jacket

Patagonia quietly released the Macro Puff, a new cold-weather jacket that promises to be one of the year’s best.

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8 of the Best New Pieces of Winter Outerwear

Fall isn’t over yet, but we’re already looking forward to winter with the season’s best new jackets and snow pants.

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The 21 Best Base Layers of Winter 2019

Ditch the cotton long johns – these quality base layers are made from everything from merino to bamboo.

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Backcountry’s New Outerwear Is More Affordable Than It Should Be

And it’s packed with features and made with Gore-Tex fabrics.

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Patagonia Turned One of Its Best Jackets into a Hat

That’s right, you can now wear a Nano Puff on your head.

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The US Military Has Been Using This New Outdoor Gear for Over a Decade

Polartec has provided the US Military with gear for decades. Now you can buy some of that equipment straight from the source.

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The 6 Best Sweatshirts for Running in the Cold

Don’t let low temperatures put a dent in your training regimen.

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The Best Winter Trail Running Kits of 2019

Trail running in the snow is beautiful but requires a plethora of gear. Here are the 9 pieces you need to get outside today.

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Foul Weather Is No Match for Rapha’s New Gore-Tex Cycling Gear

Cycling isn’t a fair-weather-only pursuit, and Rapha just teamed up with Gore-Tex to create apparel for riding in the worst weather there is.

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The 3 Best Winter Cycling Kits of 2019

Three full-on kits from three premium cycling brands: Rapha, Pas Normal Studios and Velocio.

Winter Steals

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The North Face’s Most Innovative Jacket Is 25% Off
The North Face’s Ventrix Jacket won Gear Patrol’s award for the most innovative synthetic down jacket, and it’s 25% off.

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Save 25% on One of Patagonia’s Best Jackets
You may have summer on your mind, but at 25 percent off, now is actually the best time to buy an insulating jacket.

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Arc’teryx’s Best Ski Jacket Is a Whopping $149 Off Right Now
Snag the awesome Alpha SV at a deep discount and you’ll be king of the mountain when the snow starts falling this winter.

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This Premium Down Jacket Deal Isn’t Borderline Insane — It’s Actually Insane
Snag the awesome Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Jacket for 31 percent off right now. Just don’t be too picky about color.

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