Winter Clothing reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 185 Reddit reviews across 42 subreddits and 45 posts to rank the best Winter Clothing brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/BuyItForLife, r/Train_Service, r/askSingapore, r/phmigrate, r/AskChicago. Top-rated brands include Uniqlo (4.6/5), Carhartt (4.4/5), Columbia (4.5/5).

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Reviews185
Subreddits42
Posts45
Brands71
Products65
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#1

Uniqlo

4.6
(30)
"Uniqlo heat tech is so underrated."
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"Uniqlo. Always a good choice. Get their fluffy fleece."
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"Uniqlo"
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"Shop at Uniqlo for all the heat tech items."
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"Shop at Uniqlo for all the heat tech items."
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"I wore at least 2 layers of uniqlo heattech."
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"Uniqlo has the light down puffer jackets which are real."
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"Heat tech and wearing in layers."
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"Uniqlo heat tech, wool jumpers, puffer jacket etc are all easily bought here and true life savers."
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"I strongly recommend UNIQLO - they can probably offer a complete solution!"
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#2

Carhartt

4.4
(13)
"Carhartt and timberland."
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"Carhartt jacket and their bibs are great too."
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"I love my Carhartt."
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"I was warm last winter for the first time."
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"Get a decent rugged coat, Carhart or Dickies is always a good place to start."
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"Carhartt, Boerne, Duluth Trading Co."
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"Find a coat with gussets under the armpits/elbows."
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"I wear carhart overalls over my riding pants."
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"Honestly, and I’m not trying to be a smart ass, go check out Salvation Army, goodwill, savers, etc etc and see if they have any Carhartt stuff."
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"Working a trade - Carhartt"
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#3

Columbia

4.5
(11)
"Got the warmest Columbia jacket I have ever owned"
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"Found a perfect one at Columbia in Sawgrass."
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"As does Columbia."
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"You need a puffer jacket for fall. https://www.columbia.com/p/mens-powder-lite-insulated-jacket-1698001.html And a parka for winter. https://www.columbia.com/p/mens-marquam-peak-parka-1865481.html Make sure the material is made from down (feathers) not polyester for extra warmth."
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"I've had very good experiences with Columbia."
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"There are outlets for both Columbia and North Face outlet there."
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"Columbia Outlet - Sawgrass Mills. Check the clearance racks."
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"The Columbia outlets often have good deals too."
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"I am extremely found of Columbia and would look for a heavy field jacket and pair it with a heavy hoody."
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"General purpose with decent value - Columbia"
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#4

Under Armour

4.9
(7)
"I was warm last winter for the first time."
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"Under armor cold gear."
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"A base layer is the most important. Under Armor is awesome."
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"UA coldgear is indeed amazing (find it at TJMaxx/Marshalls)."
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"YES UnderArmour coldgear! Also their basecamp series is wonderful."
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"Under Armour coldgear is amazing, and going for something foil lined keeps it lightweight."
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"Had some great deals. Got 5 pieces with sale and free shipping for about $110.00."
#5

Decathlon

4.7
(6)
"Buy [this little guy] at the decathlon when it's available."
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"Decathlon is great!! It's budget-friendly, too."
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"Decathlon has good options."
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"Decathlon is a good start."
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"Go to the Decathlon and buy layers..reasonable prices, and with layers you can get a lot of warmth going."
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"For inner ski wear which is cheap and keeps you warm."
#6

L.L.Bean

4.6
(5)
"Really good waterproof boots with really good lugs on the tread"
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"Heavy LL Bean winter coat. Expensive, but lasts forever and keeps you warm."
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"As far as boots go LL Bean sells ones with no slip tread for ice and they do indeed work."
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"Something like insulated Bean Boots or Sorel boots are usually a good choice."
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"LL Bean has some good flannel lined jeans."
#7

Patagonia

4.4
(5)
"I bought a perfect condition Patagonia jacket for $50.00"
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"I've had very good experiences with Patagonia."
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"Patagonia, Columbia, those products are cheaper than Korea."
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"I’d say something warmer like a Canada goose but you’ll already be warming up with all that biking you’re doing."
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"Down will be the best and lightest insulator, patagonia, first lite, eddie bauer."
#8

Eddie Bauer

4.8
(4)
"Goose down, long coats with fleece lined pockets."
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"Eddie bauer"
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"I believe Eddie Bauer has this!! Love Eddie Bauer for anything outdoor related!"
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"Down will be the best and lightest insulator, patagonia, first lite, eddie bauer."
#9

The North Face

4.8
(4)
"North face there slaps."
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"I found a really nice North Face jacket that got me through last winter to the point that the jacket would make me a little too warm on my walk to class."
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"I've had very good experiences with North face."
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"Just get a nice north face or Columbia jacket"
#10

Costco

4.3
(4)
"Honestly, if you have a membership - Costco is your best friend."
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"Has a bunch of hoodies and puffer jackets out right now."
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"Costco they have extra small."
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"Costco."
#11

H&M

4.0
(4)
"H&M"
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"H&M, Zara, Uniqlo will all have fairly cheap winter clothes."
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"I’ve gotten all of mine from H&M. It’s a Swedish company so maybe that’s why they have such good ones?"
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"Primark for sure in regard to affordability. H&M also."
#12

Mountain Warehouse

5.0
(3)
"Mountain Warehouse is the one. Cheap outdoor clothing and footwear for the whole family."
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"The outdoor shops like Mountain Warehouse, Cotswold Outdoor, etc always seem to have sales - plenty of nice warm fleeces etc pretty cheap."
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"Mountain wearhouse has the best gear for what you're spending."
#13

Darn Tough

5.0
(3)
"Merino socks (darn tough brand = lifetime warranty)."
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"Darn tough socks!"
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"Darn Tough are Merino Wool. You should be good."
#14

Milwaukee

5.0
(3)
"Milwaukee heated hoodie"
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"You can get battery powered jackets or hoodies. I have a Milwaukee hoodie that is dope."
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"Milwaukee heated clothing"
#15

Sorel

4.7
(3)
"You definitely need boots; I recommend Sorel. They’re a little expensive but will last."
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"I've got Sorel's too. Best winter boots I've ever had."
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"Something like insulated Bean Boots or Sorel boots are usually a good choice."
#16

Lands' End

4.7
(3)
"Their parkas will last for years."
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"I'd also really recommend watching for a 40 or 50% off outerwear at Lands End."
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"Lands End has good online sales, LL Bean is also OK."
#17

LL Bean

4.3
(3)
"LL Bean or Patagonia!!!"
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"I got some LL Bean stuff cheap a few years ago."
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"If you have more of an outdoors vibe, places like LL Bean have more gender neutral options."
#18

Dakota

4.3
(3)
"Dakota insulated -60 work boots."
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"Dakota snow pants."
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"Heavy duty dakota winter boots with the liner and they are good in severe cold"
#19

Cabela's

5.0
(2)
"I got an amazing coat they were discontinuing."
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"Cabela's in Hudson MA has a discount den. I got an amazing coat."
#20

Puffer Jacket

5.0
(2)
"Puffer jacket (preferably full and with a hood) for outer layer"
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"Puff jackets for sure like a lot of the people in these comments recommended '롱패딩'"
#21

Canada Goose

5.0
(2)
"The bougie stuff will be Canada Goose, Quartz and others I forget."
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"Canada Goose makes the warmest gear ever."
#22

Coat

5.0
(2)
"A good coat (with a hood that won’t fly off in the wind) and a good waterproof pair of boots are all you need."
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"A good coat and a pair of boots is all you really need."
#23

45NRTH

5.0
(2)
"They keep my hands so warm once I get moving I can be bare hand in them a lot of times."
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"Pogies, aka “bar mits” I think are a must to keep the hands warm."
#24

Winter Clothing

5.0
(2)
"Hat, gloves (with thinsulate) a scarf or neck gaiter, warm, waterproof boots."
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"Boots, gloves, coat and a good winter hat."
#25

Snow Boots

5.0
(2)
"A great pair of waterproof snow boots and a good all-use pair of gloves and hat are necessities."
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"Snow boots (ensure they resist water and are warm), hat, scarf, gloves, and tall thick socks."
#26

REI

5.0
(2)
"REI is another good choice!"
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"REI if you’re willing to drive up to Boca."
#27

Smartwool

5.0
(2)
"Get good wool socks, I like Smart Wool."
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"BUY GOOD WOOL SOCKS AND GOOD INSULATED BOOTS(I usually go for Smartwool socks and timberlands)."
#28

Waterproof Jacket

4.5
(2)
"You'll need a jacket, preferably waterproof, leather boots, gloves, woollen socks, and a woollen hat."
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"I’d get a waterproof jacket so you can be protected during the winter rains."
#29

L.L. Bean

4.5
(2)
"LL Bean boots for sloppy conditions (slush, muddy, etc.)"
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"Waterproof boots. I bought L.L. Bean boots because that’s what was recommended to me."
#30

Baffin

4.5
(2)
"I really like Baffin boots now. Their best technology comes in quite a few models..."
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"Baffin winter boots."
#31

Sierra Trading Post

4.5
(2)
"Definitely recommend starting with the Sierra in the Northborough Crossing outdoor mall."
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"Very nice name brand jackets and shoes for way cheaper."
#32

UGG

4.5
(2)
"I basically wear Uggs the entire winter and early spring. So definitely get some boots that are lined and warm inside."
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"UGG for shoes, wool socks, warm gloves, thermo clothes ( if you are there in winter times )"
#33

Uniqlo, Decathlon

4.0
(2)
"As someone who lives in Barcelona, I can vouch for Uniqlo and Decathlon."
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"Uniqlo and Decathlon"
#34

Red Wing

4.0
(2)
"Wool socks and Redwing boots."
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"Definitely buy winter boots, just used my redwings the first couple years and the feet get cold"
#35

Kamik

4.0
(2)
"For footwear, the Kamik-style boots with the waterproof uppers will cover the cold and the wet of winter."
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"Keen or kamik boots depending on temp."
#36

Sportmaster

4.0
(2)
"Best bang for the buck winter clothes (because they sell a lot of own decent quality brands)."
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"You can try Sportmaster (it's about sport but have a lot of clothes especially for cold weather)..."
#37

North Face

5.0
(1)
"I got my fancy North Face ski jacket at Nordstrom Rack for something like 70% off."
#38

Free People

5.0
(1)
"The best thing I bought last winter was an all in one base layer, I had one from Free People."
#39

Duluth Trading Company

5.0
(1)
"Anything by Duluth trading company, some of their older Alaskan headgear stuff is excellent."
#40

Peter Glenn

5.0
(1)
"I second Peter Glenn."
#41

Marmot

5.0
(1)
"I love my Marmot coat and Sorels."
#42

ANWB

5.0
(1)
"I got a nice puffy down jacket (real down, and it's ethical they say - plus with a hydrophobic layer) for like 60 Euros."
#43

Nike and Under Armour

5.0
(1)
"I have both Nike and UnderArmour coldgear (both with the "brushed" lining)."
#44

Chippewa

4.0
(1)
"Good boots. I bought some Chippewa boots."
#45

Keen

4.0
(1)
"Keen or kamik boots depending on temp."
#46

Adventuras

4.0
(1)
"Let the Fleece jackets embrace your need for any outdoor event with the timeless insulating characteristics of a fleece."
#47

Makita

4.0
(1)
"I think Makita has battery powered heated jackets."
#48

Patagonia, Columbia, North Face, Helly Hansen, Marmot

4.0
(1)
"Any major outdoor brand: Patagonia, Columbia, North Face, Helly Hansen, Marmot, etc."
#49

Superdry

4.0
(1)
"Superdry, medyo may kamahalan lang pero quality"
#50

Zara

4.0
(1)
"Zara. Purchase online kasi mas madami silang winter clothes compared to store."
#51

Muck Boot Company

4.0
(1)
"Look for muckboots. It’s a name brand that you can get at farm supply stores. They have some that are insulated, which are the best for slush."
#52

First Lite

4.0
(1)
"Down will be the best and lightest insulator, patagonia, first lite, eddie bauer."
#53

Knits by Raccoon

4.0
(1)
"Https://www.knitsbyraccoon.com/shop hand knit sweaters"
#54

Wolverine

4.0
(1)
"Heavy winter coat. Like a carhartt or wolverine."
#55

Timberland

4.0
(1)
"BUY GOOD WOOL SOCKS AND GOOD INSULATED BOOTS(I usually go for Smartwool socks and timberlands)."
#56

Frugi

4.0
(1)
"For rain/snow outerwear we've liked Frugi, BMS, Lego Wear, Villervalla, Trollkids, Kite Kids and Little Green Radicals."
#57

Loki

4.0
(1)
"I have a Loki jacket with built in mittens, hood, and balaclava that I wear all winter."
#58

Thinsulate

4.0
(1)
"You can get away withs thinsulate leathers if switching and moving around."
#59

Sam's Club

4.0
(1)
"I also recommend getting one of those coats that can squish up to be really tiny. I’ve had one for years that i got from sam’s club and it’s good because it’s easy to add as an extra layer over a sweatshirt when it’s really windy or cold."
#60

Helly Hansen

4.0
(1)
"Helly Hanson parka."
#61

Caterpillar

4.0
(1)
"Caterpillar winter parka"
#62

Smarfwoll, Johnson Wool Mills

4.0
(1)
"Smarfwoll midweight under a fishermans wool sweater. favorite pants are johnson wool mills flanel lined. dont forget hat and socks lol"
#63

Merino

4.0
(1)
"Merino. You don’t want regular wool soaking wet as it will be heavy af"
#64

Costco and Cabela's

4.0
(1)
"Costco and Cabela's will have fleece lined waterproof pants for like $30."
#65

Red fox, Playtoday

4.0
(1)
"In harsh weather I personally prefer wear onesie stuffed with sintepon from Playtoday it may look a bit strange but it's cheap and very convenient you can wear regular indoor clothes beneath or even underwear and it will be still warm."
#66

Iksplor

4.0
(1)
"For US brands - I’d recommend Iksplor and Chasing Windmills for wool thermals, hats and neck warmers."
#67

Affenzahn

4.0
(1)
"Snow boots: Affenzahn, Bisgaard, Reima, Naturino, Pololo."
#68

Reima

4.0
(1)
"Rainboots: Reima, Grand Step, Aigle and Frugi."
#69

Hatley

4.0
(1)
"For rain gear, Hatley (Canadian, I believe but you can get it in the States)."
#70

Manymonths

4.0
(1)
"For merino wool clothes: Manymonths, Joha, Cosilana, Engel Natur."
#71

Disana

4.0
(1)
"For boiled wool outer layers like jackets or pants (good for cold days that aren't wet): Disana, Hu-D."

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