The Best Gifts for Tackling the Cold Winter Weather

While putting together a cold-weather ensemble is straightforward, making it fashionable is the hard part. For those navigating the challenge of finding holiday gifts for design-savvy friends or family (or yourself), we’ve curated some of the best apparel and gear for staying warm this winter. 

VRST Wool Blend Shirt Jacket

This plaid shirt jacket from VRST is composed of a warm wool blend that features a pair of chest pockets, along with some unexpected side pockets for added storage. It’s finished with a snap closure and a shirttail hem for layering opportunities.

Filson Heavyweight Traditional Crew Socks

Socks have recently become a Christmas underdog, and this Merino wool pair from Filson offers a warm, heavyweight construction that’s perfect for winter.

Zippo HeatBank 9s Hand Warmer

This is a rechargeable hand warmer from Zippo that’s great for winter hiking, post-skiing/snowboarding, or just staying warm. It provides dual-sided heat up to 120°F, and can even charge up to two compatible USB devices.

Buck Mason Herdsman Beanie

A clean, no-nonsense beanie from Buck Mason made with a textured blend of wool and cashmere – inspired by US Navy watch caps.

Proof 72-Hour Merino T-Shirt

Proof’s 72-Hour Merino tee is a site favorite that’s been tested to prove its name. The 72-Hour Merino T-Shirt can be used for winter sports/hiking (thanks to its durable build and moisture resistance) and keep you warm no matter what you’re doing. 

Pendelton Whisperwool Muffler

Pendelton and cold weather are a classic duo, and their Whisperool Wool Muffler scarf offers Italian-made, 100% wool luxury in a versatile size you can use to style with.

Give’r 4 Season Glove w/ Wax Coating

This made it onto our best gloves guide and make for an incredibly tough pair of waxed leather gloves with a waterproof Hipora membrane and 40g Thinsulate insulation lining.

L.L.Bean Maine Guide Wool Pant

A warm pair of wool pants from L.L.Bean, trusted by Registered Maine Guides and versatile enough to wear with pretty much anything. They’re made with a heavyweight blend of 85% wool and 15% nylon.

Rumpl NanoLoft Puffy Blanket

Rumpl’s unique puffy blanket has down-like NanoLoft insulation that’s both stain and water-resistant. It’s machine washable, too, so taking care of it is a breeze.

Danner Cloud Cap

Danner brings down comfort and warmth to your feet with these unique, PrimaLoft-insulated, waterproof boots. You get Vibram Nisqually Arctic Grip on the outsole for traction, with a convenient slip-on design for a more modern look.

Arc’Teryx Cerium Jacket

Arc’Teryx comes through with a lightweight down jacket you can rock solo or use as a handy mid-layer, and it packs down easily for added convenience. It’s equipped with a Recycled 15D Arato outer, warm 850 fill European white goose down, and an FC0-DWR finish to repel water.