Best winter gear on Reddit
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#1
Carhartt
4.8
(5)
"I wear all of this on the coldest days. Carhartt and Red Wing"
"Insulated Carhartt bibs"
"Carhartt Bibs. SmartWool socks."
"Love me my carhart vest."
"Carhartt bibs, depending on the temperate of where you work."
#2
Smartwool
4.8
(5)
"Merino wool is a life saver, especially socks (smart wool is my go-to)."
"I prefer to use ski socks instead of regular wool socks."
"My setup is: - smartwool baselayer (it's a long sleeve top, keeps me warm but also helps with wicking sweat)"
"Merino wool layers from smart wool or Icebreaker."
"I have a long sleeve shirt from Smartwool and usually wear a hoodie over that"
#3
Milwaukee
4.8
(4)
"A buddy of mine also has a milwaukee heated jacket."
"Milwaukee heated jacket is about $200 but I use it every day and stay super warm."
"Bought one this winter and love it."
"Milwaukee heated jacket. Make sure it fits right."
#4
Darn Tough
4.8
(4)
"Darn Tough socks. It's an Investment and you have to get past the high price point because they're worth it."
"My normal three-season sock combo is Injinji toe socks as liners + Darn Tough as the main sock."
"Take care of your feet: Darn Tough socks and neoprene boots."
"Darn tuff socks. Merino wool base layers be best but more expensive."
#5
Helly Hansen
4.8
(4)
"My dad got my oldest Helly Hansen and the younger one has one from H&M."
"Helly Hansen onesie."
"If you're willing to shell out some cash for stuff that's going to last the rest of your life, helly hansen is your best bet."
"I’d recommend a helly Hanson high viz rain pants and jacket."
#6
Reima
5.0
(3)
"I found a reima snow suit on Black Friday sale last year and that thing was legit."
"We have Reima and we love it."
"I prefer the Reima brand for my kids because they're durable."
#7
MEC
5.0
(3)
"The best thing I’ve gotten so far for winter walks is the MEC Ride Warm down stroller bag."
"We have a mec toaster suit it’s amazing!"
"We have the MEC toaster suit, and I would recommend it."
#8
Kamik
5.0
(3)
"Kamik boots are amazing and good until -40C."
"Kamik or Boggs for boots."
"We like Kamik snow bug for snow boots."
#9
Uniqlo
4.7
(3)
"Nobody suggested going to Uniqlo to buy some Heattech and a down jacket?"
"Uniqlo Heattech thermal wear."
"They make a huge difference in temperature comfort levels."
#10
The North Face
4.7
(3)
"My North Face Goliath 0F bag. That bag has served me well for over 25 years."
"I have a North face artificial down light weight puffer which is bloody marvellous."
"I think you are going to have to go with a puffy jacket or a down jacket."
#11
Columbia
4.3
(3)
"I would highly recommend this I got It in both 12-18 and 18-24."
"Columbia ski gloves, fleece bibtights, and two layers of socks."
"Columbia, North Face, Eddie Bauer go up to a woman’s 3x."
#12
Muck Boots
5.0
(2)
"Insulated muck boots also rule."
"Wear muck boots. They're comfortable, and can come in steel toe and insulated pairs."
#13
Snowsuit
5.0
(2)
"A good quality snowsuit, WATERPROOF MITTS lol otherwise you won’t last longer than 30 seconds outside."
"I would highly recommend a snowsuit with cuffs that fold over as mittens."
#14
Arc'teryx
5.0
(2)
"My Beta AR Arc'teryx Jacket I scoped up on Facebook Marketplace for 100$."
"I have an Arc Terxy shell that fits perfectly over my bike helmet."
#15
Under Armour
4.5
(2)
"Under armor base layer 4.0 if you’re working outside all day"
"I recommend Under Armour base layer 4.0 the shirt and pants."
#16
Sleeping Bag
4.5
(2)
"Warm sleeping bag would be very high on my list."
"Weather compatible sleeping bag *and* pad - in the spots your body weight squishes the loft of that bag to nothing."
#17
Cycling Overshoes
4.5
(2)
"I really like cycling overshoes to keep your feet dry and out of the wind."
"I’ve got cycling overshoes which are a cheap way to waterproof and warm up existing shoes."
#18
Pogies
4.5
(2)
"Pogies."
"I like the cheapo pogies I got at the snowmobile store."
#19
Marmot
4.5
(2)
"This is why you buy technical gear with a lifetime warranty. Marmot and Patagonia have served me very well."
"Hoarding Marmot sometimes has a selection of kids stuff."
#20
Canada Goose
4.5
(2)
"I regret the number of coats that I bought before buying the full length heavy Canada Goose."
"For a winter coat, can’t beat Canada Goose."
#21
Duluth Trading
4.5
(2)
"Duluth Trading has some fantastic outdoor clothing."
"Agree with the Duluth Trading comment or Cabela’s."
#22
Eddie Bauer
4.5
(2)
"My 2 favorite pieces of gear for cold weather is my thin wool neck gaitor, and some Eddie Bauer fleece lined outdoor pants."
"Money no object? Cabela's. Money is an object? then you gotta do some research."
#23
Dainese
4.5
(2)
"Dainese and Alpinestars boots."
"I'm sitting here in a Dainese touring jacket outside."
#24
Merino
4.5
(2)
"I always recommend a merino long sleeve half zip top (200 weight or above), with a merino base layer when it's cold."
"I wear Moreno wool shirt and long John’s, heated socks, Carhartt bibs."
#25
Decathlon
4.0
(2)
"Decathlon do great stuff for the price!"
"Would second everyone over decathlon gears."
#26
unknown
4.0
(2)
"Also good socks, gloves and a hat."
"Snow pants, gloves, ski masks, & mittens for over top of the gloves."
#27
Meriwool
5.0
(1)
"I wear a normal t shirt with a meriwool brand base layer shirt and pants."
#28
Asolo
5.0
(1)
"Best purchases for me? Asolo 520's."
#29
Darn Tough Socks
5.0
(1)
"Darn Tough socks. No cotton."
#30
Dickies
5.0
(1)
"Dickies insulated coveralls"
#31
Lululemon
5.0
(1)
"Lululemon has great insulated running tights for women."
#32
Castelli
5.0
(1)
"Personally, I like the Castelli gabba ros (jersey/jacket)"
#33
7mesh
5.0
(1)
"7mesh makes a merino wool jersey called the Callaghan that I love."
#34
Reima Merino Long Underwear
5.0
(1)
"We liked Reima merino long underwear for this."
#35
Gold Toe
5.0
(1)
"I wear gold toe socks and combat boots for my poor feet"
#36
Camp Booties
5.0
(1)
"Camp booties (or mukluks if you are fancy rich) - insulated, waterproof, and cozy."
#37
Kirkland
5.0
(1)
"Wool socks from Costco. Kirkland brand."
#38
Motoport
5.0
(1)
"I have Motoport stretch Kevlar jacket and pants that I wear year round."
#39
Merino Wool
5.0
(1)
"Merino wool is a life saver, especially socks (smart wool is my go-to)."
#40
Pioneer
5.0
(1)
"Pioneer heated jacket. they're about $100 with no battery."
#41
Tracksmith
5.0
(1)
"They’re expensive but I like the Tracksmith Harrier and the Brighton."
#42
Voyager K9
5.0
(1)
"I love this brand for coats it's voyager k9."
#43
MEC Winter Gear
5.0
(1)
"We have the MEC one where I read a bunch of reviews about kids falling into rivers etc. and staying dry."
#44
Seraphine
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend wearing baby inside a big coat when you go outside."
#45
Parka
5.0
(1)
"I recommend getting a parka that covers your hips with a hood with (fake) fur around the rim."
#46
Nemo
5.0
(1)
"Nemo insulated sleeping pad."
#47
Gore-Tex
5.0
(1)
"A windproof/waterproof jacket (e.g., Gore-Tex)."
#48
Gloves and Shoes
5.0
(1)
"Probably the best thing you can do is waterproof your gloves and shoes."
#49
MSR
5.0
(1)
"MSR Dragonfly stove. It's powerful enough to melt a lot of snow quickly."
#50
Patagonia
5.0
(1)
"I wear the Patagonia down hoody, the hoody really helps when it's cold."
#51
Ruffwear
5.0
(1)
"We use a ruffwear jacket which keeps him comfy in all weather down to 0F or so"
#52
Musher's Wax
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend Musher's Wax for the paws in the snow/salt!"
#53
Klättermusen
5.0
(1)
"They lasted me 8 years for skiing in the winter and my job that puts me on the Greenland ice sheet."
#54
N.E.O.S
5.0
(1)
"Keep your feet dry and warm."
#55
Engel
5.0
(1)
"We used the Engel natur boiled wool suit as our transitional and car seat outfit."
#56
Fleece
5.0
(1)
"My fleece Balaclava keeps my face warm even in subzero F temps."
#57
Layers
5.0
(1)
"Multiple layers will protect you better than a single thick coat."
#58
Touring Jacket/Pants
5.0
(1)
"Get a set of touring jacket/pants where the waterproofing is built in."
#59
Heated Under Layer
5.0
(1)
"I just got a heated under layer like a thermal but it has 11 heat zones."
#60
Target
4.0
(1)
"Kids grow up too quickly to buy the expensive stuff."
#61
FXR
4.0
(1)
"Yes to all the base layers but we use snowmobile brands for the snowsuit; Arctic Cat, Polaris, FXR, Klim, Castle etc."
#62
Hurtta
4.0
(1)
"For coats I gave my dog the Hurtta Extreme Warmer."
#63
Lands' End
4.0
(1)
"Lands End, LL Bean and lots of layers."
#64
Lorne's
4.0
(1)
"I got my last two coats from Lorne's, has good stuff for men and women."
#65
6th Avenue Outfitters
4.0
(1)
"6th Avenue Outfitters downtown always has bangin' kids deals."
#66
Head
4.0
(1)
"I just buy the Head brand grippy gloves from Costco every year."
#67
Sealskinz
4.0
(1)
"I like sealskinz all-weather oversock, it's wool with a gore tex membrane."
#68
Wool
4.0
(1)
"This is gonna be controversial, but I suggest wool."
#69
Mountain Warehouse
4.0
(1)
"Mountain Warehouse was my go to when getting my kid inexpensive outdoor school clothes."
#70
Kinco
4.0
(1)
"‘Kinco’ gloves are also really nice when it’s cold."
#71
BMW
4.0
(1)
"I then moved to a summer touring set by BMW."
#72
Chrome Industries
4.0
(1)
"My partner who bikes in Portland likes these."
#73
Cat and Jack
4.0
(1)
"Grabbed a set of the snow pants and the 3 in 1 jacket for each kid."
#74
Kuoser
4.0
(1)
"Price wise we like Kuoser jackets (on Amazon)."
#75
Mechanix
4.0
(1)
"Mechanix gloves, also i like 3M thinsulate"
#76
Dririder
4.0
(1)
"Dririder Climate Pro V jacket (3 layers, middle one is a rain layer)."
#77
Joe Fresh
4.0
(1)
"I was pretty happy with the boots I got from Joe fresh."
#78
Carhart
4.0
(1)
"Carhart or Helly Hansen."
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