This story is part of the 2022 Summer Gear Awards. To see the full list of winners, click here.
Tom Allen once said, “While I relish our warm months, winter forms our character and brings out our best.” Now, I like to improve my character as much as the next person… but when the winter chill goes from temperament-improving to bone-chilling, it’s probably time to put on a damn puffy. Whether you’re hiking through snowdrifts in Maine, sliding down Snow in the Sierra Nevadas or cooking up a camp meal in the Catskills, it’s important to bring the best, the boldest, the top-of-the-line gear along with you — and here’s where you’ll find our favorites for this snow-bound season.
We think even Mr. Allen would approve of the best winter items the outdoors has to offer.
Arc’teryxBest Upgrade Down Jacket
Arc’teryx Cerium LT Jacket
The Cerium LT packs a surprising amount of functionality into a sleek, lightweight package: two types of insulation, articulated seams, zippered pockets and a durable 10-denier nylon shell.
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