Fjällräven Singi Wool Padded Parka ($450)

The Singi parka thrives in tough conditions. Its long hem, flannel lining, and glove-friendly cuffs are made for hard winters, while a blend of Swedish wool and biodegradable cornstarch fibers provide the sustainable insulation.

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Fits Casual Striped Crew Socks ($22)

Everyday socks don’t have to compromise on performance. Take the Casual Striped Crews from Fits. They’re padded at the heel and toe and in the arch, so your feet feel fresh all day.

Duluth Trading Co. Alaskan Hardgear Wateroff Merino Crew Sweater ($110)

Don’t fret over light rain or snow. Duluth Trading’s do-it-all top has a water-resistant coating that sheds moisture with aplomb. A hint of spandex at the wrists and in the hem help avoid bagginess after you’ve worn it for days on end. The Water­off won’t smell either, courtesy of merino wool’s funk-fighting prowess.

Arc’teryx Charleson Toque ($39)

Striped on one side and solid on the other, this reversible midweight number is flashy, but it’s best for keeping your dome at just the right temperature. We love the wool-acrylic blend, which never itched.

Eddie Bauer Midweight FreeDry Merino Hybrid 1/4-Zip Shirt ($90)

The foundation of any warm winter outfit is a quality base layer. We love this shirt’s snug fit and excellent mobility. It’s made from merino wool and polyester, so it shrugs off odors, wicks moisture, and is plenty durable.

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Black Diamond Solution Merino Hoodie ($229)

No one-trick pony, the Solution is a toasty midlayer in low temperatures and a light exterior piece the rest of the year. The hood fits well under a helmet, and the fabric—merino wrapping a nylon core—was durable enough to survive a mild dirt-bike crash.Ěý

Stegmann EcoWool Clogs ($140)

A cozy pair of slip-ons help you through the worst winter throws at you. Stegmann’s take on the classic clog retains the brand’s trademark cork footbed and adds chemical-free, humanely harvested wool.

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Sierra Designs Tank ($64)

It’s easy to feel good in this sassy, airy tank because it’s constructed from a breathable, four-way-stretch poly-cotton-spandex blend and has a built-in, supportive bra.

Kari Traa Maria Jacket ($100)

Take a break from your hoodie with this crewneck bomber. It fends off the chill with its wind-blocking front, breathable back, deep pockets, and cozy, relaxed fit.

Suunto 9 Baro Fitness Watch ($599)

For data geeks, this training assistant offers the usual stats—distance, pace, heart rate—but also tracks post-exercise oxygen consumption, training progress, and sleep. Endurance athletes love the hyper-accurate GPS and 120-hour battery life.

Prana Momento Sports Bra ($59)

The Momento’s recycled nylon-Lycra fabric feels like brushed suede, for exquisite next-to-skin softness. Its interior shelf with reinforced cups and the ample racerback straps make it supportive enough for most gals.

Smartwool Merino Sport Skirt ($70)

This skirt provides just-right mid-thigh coverage, and the merino lining wicks away sweat, minimizing chafing. It also feels nice.

Brooks Caldera 3 Shoes ($140)

The 8.5-ounce, mid-cush Caldera is incredibly responsive, stable, and comfortable. The mesh upper and extra-grippy rubber sole make this lightweight runner surprisingly sure-footed on box jumps.

CycleOps H2 Smart Trainer ($1,200)

Rainy day? No problem. This direct-drive trainer is as close to riding outdoors as it gets. The precision-balanced flywheel in back can handle 2,000 watts of resistance and approximates inclines of up to 20 percent.

Balega Low-Cut Enduro V-Tech Socks ($13)

These socks offer extra support around the arch and compression that matches the contour of your foot. A proprietary moisture-managing fabric mixed with mohair provides supreme comfort.

Athleta Contender Mesh Crop Tights ($79)

The midweight Contender balances compression, breathability, and moisture-wicking capability.

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We asked four winter experts about the cold-weather tools they can’t live without.

HotHands Hand Warmers ($20)

Steve Fagin, Outdoors Columnist

Steve Fagin learned the hard way never to underestimate cold hands. “I was hiking in the White Mountains and didn’t stop to add layers. My hands became so cold, they were almost numb,” says the longtime outdoors writer for The Day newspaper in New London, Connecticut. Fagin, who runs, hikes, and even kayaks on the Long Island Sound in freezing temperatures, now keeps a few in his pocket during winter workouts. “Smart layering and good mittens are your best bet, but hand warmers serve as great backup, particularly on subzero days,” he says. Fagin also likes how long HotHands last: “I can use them on a morning run and again for chopping wood in the afternoon.”

Columbia Midweight Long-Sleeve Top ($32)

Jacob Stenberg, Gearhead at Backcountry.com

When ’s gearhead Jacob Stenberg gets a request for a base layer that’s warm but not itchy or too expensive, he steers the customer toward . “The fabric has a little stretch for fit, but it’s mostly soft polyester that’s comfortable against the skin,” he says. During highly aerobic activities like skinning or running, you produce a lot of body heat, so heavyweight material may leave you dripping in sweat. “This midweight fabric wicks moisture and provides warmth without the heft or cost of higher-end brands,” Stenberg says. This layer also boasts Columbia’s Omni-Heat technology—little silver dots on the inside layer that help retain body heat.

Salomon Hydro 45 Belt ($29)

Erin Green, Professional Triathlete

Food is the forgotten winter companion, says Erin Green, a professional triathlete who is also a registered dietitian. Food revs your metabolism into a higher gear, causing your body to burn through more energy. That means when you eat something mid-workout, you feel a little more heat afterward, she says. The keeps gels and other energy products handy during long cross-country ski sessions—Green’s go-to winter cross-training workout when training for a half Ironman. “The pocket is easy to zip open and closed, and with the bottle at an angle on the lower back, my hips don’t feel weighed down,” she says. Another plus of the angled carriage: “I can put the bottle back without a wrestling match.” Plus, storing fluids on one side of the belt and food on the other gives you a balanced load.

Petzl Tikka Headlamp ($29)

Joey Michaud, Accessory Buyer at Fleet Feet Maine Running

People frequently walk into the Fleet Feet running store in Portland, Maine, to ask about cold-weather apparel and gear. When faced with this question, Joe Michaud, who’s been the shop’s accessory expert for eight years, always points out the headlamps, too. He runs most Tuesday and Thursday nights with about 40 other hardy Portland souls in all weather, no matter how wintry. A headlamp ranks at the top of his get-out gear. “It’s the difference between an early morning or after-work run and skipping it altogether,” he says. “You could go on a treadmill, but then you lose the stability aspect of running outside, particularly when it’s a little snowy, when you instinctively use more of those small, stabilizing muscles.” , Michaud says, is a basic headlamp that gets the job done at good price. “It has 150 lumens, so it’s bright enough for road or trail. The strap adjusts easily, and there’s only one button, so it’s super user-friendly.”

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After a winter of long johns, Gore-Tex, and jeans, we’re ready to see our shins again. Here are nine great options to let those knees breathe.

Arc’teryx Bastion Long ($80)

Loose and flowy, are at home on the approach and at dinner in the city. The midweight blend is breathableĚýyet built to take a punch.

Myles Everyday ($60)

Matched with a T-shirt, are great for a casual brunch. Take off the shirt and they’re great for the beach.

Levi’s 511 Slim Cutoff ($60)

Jorts are so easy to do wrong, but . They come looking like they’ve been beat to hell and feature a trim fit and rolled bottoms.

Kitsbow The Haskell ($165)

A solid dose of spandex allows to stretch in every direction, making them ideal for the bike. But a slim, tailored fit means they also go great with a button-down.

Chubbies All Days ($40)

“Sky’s out, thighs out” is the Chubbies tagline. . Some can rock it. Some cannot. Figure out where you fall before buying.

Fjällräven Barents Pro ($120)

With a double-layered seat and Fjällräven’s bomber cotton/poly blend, are made for bushwhacking. We also dig the bevy of pockets that hold all your everyday carry essentials.

Patagonia Stretch All-Wear Hybrid ($70)

Organic cotton with just a touch of spandex makes these great for long days playing by the water. let us take them hiking and camping, too.

Nau Kush Chino ($80)

Clean lines and zero pretense: that’s what we appreciate about . The materials are environmentally friendly—organic cotton, recycled polyester, and hemp.

Corridor Seersucker ($175)

Textured cotton makes . High-quality cotton and hand stitching make them as comfortable as shorts get.

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Rain is a lame excuse to cut a run short. These six mighty shells are a lightweight insurance policy designed to keep you on the trails no matter the weather emergency.Ěý

Outdoor Research Helium II ($159)

OR’s designers trimmed the fat from this by using moderately breathable 2.5-layer Pertex nylon and retaining a bare minimum of features (chest pocket, drawstring toggles). The result packs down to the size of a Clif Bar. 6.4 oz.

Salomon Fast Wing Hoodie ($100)

This is the lightest, here. It won’t ensure you stay dry in a deluge, but it’ll keep you hammering, thanks to super-breathable, ultrathin nylon and four-inch pit vents. 3.2 oz.

The North Face BTN ($130)

Crafted as a go-to training layer, the is cut from quick-drying polyester that lets you sweat without clamming up. There’s no exterior coating or laminate, so we wouldn’t take it on an alpine climb, but as an everyday running shell it excels. 6.7 oz.

Dynafit Trail DST ($169)

stands for Durastretch, a four-way soft-shell fabric that offers superior range of motion. Bonus: perforated sections in the exterior and on the upper back and torso dump heat during high-intensity outings. 7.2 oz.

Helly Hansen Odin Minimalist ($220)

The is among the lightest, most breathable waterproof shells we’ve tested. The thin laminated nylon is surprisingly durable and packs easily into its own chest pocket. 5.6 oz.

Patagonia Storm Racer ($279)

Don’t be fooled by the hard-shell looks—the was crafted for mobility. Thanks to stretchy nylon, it moves with you. It was designed for alpine running, but a DWR coating beads moisture as well as a rain jacket. Bummer: it’s the heaviest shell here. 9.6 oz.

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Endorphins are well worth a flogging from winter weather, but for those rational runners who don’t like wind-whipped eyes and numb toes, know that running companies have you in mind.

#1: Made from lightweight merino wool with a touch of nylon for durability, Icebreaker’s ($80) insulates but never caused us to overheat. Let the zipper fly for extra ventilation when the intensity picks up.

#2: and #3: Training in winter means running in the dark. Make yourself visible with Nathan’s ($55), which double as mittens and have rechargeable USB lights across the back of the hand, and ($55), with six LEDs and reflective piping. Dorky? A bit, but drivers will know you’re there from up to 1,300 feet away.

#4: It’s important to keep your nethers warm, which is why CW-X incorporated windproof panels into its ($125). Compression strips reduce muscle load, and temperature-regulating fabric throughout kept our lower half warm.

#5: The waterproof Brooks ($120) was designed for temperatures in the forties, but paired with the Icebreaker Aero Half Zip it kept us toasty below freezing. Even better, the semifitted polyester won’t slow down your interval sets when the wind picks up.

#6: The Saucony ($110) has everything we love about the Kinvara series, including minimalist uppers and a substantial but not too thick slab of foam underfoot. This one’s been armored up for snowy trails with FlexShell water-resistant coating.

#7: Lightweight crew socks aren’t enough for winter runs, and burly ski socks are too much. The Balega Ěý($12), with cushioning in the toes, heel, and cuff, is just right.

#8: Reflective yarn stitched into the North Face acrylic ($30) kept us visible on predawn training runs, and we especially liked the addition of a fleece band around the ears for those days when a skullcap just won’t cut it.

#9: Twist an ankle on a patch of ice? Hit the SOS button on the Timex ($400, plus data plan) to call for help. You can also store and listen to music, live-track your runs, and monitor metrics like pace and distance—all without the need of a phone.

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Jamis Aurora Elite

The stout chromoly tubing on (27 lbs) gave us confidence, even on circuitous descents with full loads; the included rack and fenders ensured full integration (no jury-rigging to fit); and the disc brakes made for much easier stopping than the rim variety. The saddle was comfy out of the box, and the bike looks great, too.

Gore Bike Wear Fusion GT AS

The weighs just 8.5 ounces and packs smaller than a water bottle, but the combination of smart tailoring (formfitting cuffs, long adjustable waistline, weatherproof zips) and highly breathable Gore-Tex Active Shell kept us bone dry inside, even when pedaling hard in an Arizona thunderstorm.

Shimano PD-A600

pair wide-platform Ultegra cages (so your feet don’t tire) with SPD cleats, which tuck neatly into a recessed sole for easier walking.

Shimano SPD-compatible SH-RT82

We love the . Though it performs like a road kick (board-stiff midsole, micro buckle for adjustability), the rubberized sole and cleat recess made it as easy to get around off the bike as on it.

Garmin eTrex 30

With a hi-res color screen, a wider satellite network than ever before (including Russia’s Glonass system), and a microSD card slot for uploading maps, the is your best bet for not getting lost. Smart: runs on easy-to-find AA batteries.Ěý

Giordana Sport

The understated styling and generous cut of the ($195) are classy enough for restaurant stops, but the kit has all the tech (breathable back panel, plush chamois) for a full day in the saddle.Ěý

Cannondale Teramo

We didn’t think we needed another helmet purveyor, but the won us over with a stack of features (23 vents, sweat-resistant EVA padding, relatively light weight) at a very reasonable price.

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Marmot Variant Jacket

The smart design of Marmot's Variant jacket—stretchy arms and side panels paired with an insulated body—make it one of the most versatile midlayers we've ever seen.

Merrell Eagle Origins Boot

An all-time classic hiking boot gets a face-lift. Merrell's Eagle Origins have a cushier fit and weigh less, but they're still stable enough to function as your everyday hiking boots.

Ranger Doug’s Enterprises Poster

A year pass to the national parks ($80; ) is a great gift any way you cut it. Another one: a classic Ranger Doug's Enterprises poster. Between 1938 and 1941, the federal government's Work Projects Administration commissioned some 35,000 poster designs, includingĚý more than a dozen celebrating the national parks. After extensive research, Ranger Doug returned 16 of them to circulation, and also created a slew of similarly vintage-style ones for other parks. Regardless of which you buy, 1 percent of the proceeds from the 13-by-18-inch prints go to the parks themselves to encourage arts programs.

Basecamp Blaze Pathfinder Axe

Modeled on the axes used by Hudson Bay hunters and trappers, Basecamp’s handcrafted Blaze Pathfinder is just the right size for backcountry missions.

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Surly Pugsley Bike

On snowy roads there’s no beating the control of the almost-four-inch knobby doughnuts on the Surly Pugsley. All that rubber adds to the heft (36.8 pounds, if you’re counting), but we still blasted through powder, floated over wind crust, and sailed up 12,000-foot peaks—an impossibility on virtually any other bike.

Assos iJ.Bonka.6 Jacket

The biggest concern after locomotion is warmth, and the low-bulk Assos iJ.Bonka.6 jacket kept us dry without overheating. Favorite feature: the breathable stow-away face and neck gaiter, which also helped stave off post-ride coughing jags.

Giro Merino Winter Cap

The long neck on the Giro Merino Winter cap tucked nicely into the Assos iJ.Bonka.6 jacket‘s high collar for maximum coverage.

Rapha Long Sleeve Merino Base Layer

Underneath the Assos iJ.Bonka.6 jacket, we wore only the Rapha Long Sleeve Merino base layer, which didn’t rub or chafe beneath our favorite cold-weather bibs, Castelli’s Sorpasso.

Castelli Sorpasso Bibs

The Rapha Long Sleeve Merino base layer didn’t rub or chafe beneath our favorite cold-weather bibs, Castelli’s Sorpasso, with windproof fleece-backed stretch fabric covering our most sensitive spots and ankle zips that never rode up.

Sidi Diablo GTX Shoes

Lightly insulated and wrapped with a Gore-Tex membrane, the Sidi Diablo GTX shoes rendered foul-weather booties obsolete, and we loved the chunky sole for traipsing through mud and slush.

Vaude Syberia Gloves

Although Vaude’s trigger-finger-equipped Syberia gloves initially looked bulky, the trim layer of insulation kept our digits toasty down to 20 degrees—and were still plenty agile enough for zippering up and fiddling with sticky brakes.

Ay Up V Twin Sports Light

The superlight 400-lumen Ay Up V Twin Sports light threw ample illumination for trails, and we loved that you can flip-flop one of the heads for rear visibility on the road.

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Insulator Stabilyx

The fleecy-feelingĚýCW-X Insulator StabilyxĚýride high—almost to your belly button—to stabilize your core while bracing your knees and calves with taut support bands.

2XU Compression Race Socks

Not only do 2XU’s knee-high Compression Race socks reduce fatigue and boost circulation, they also keep your lower legs warmer.

Sugoi Firewall 220 Zip Jacket

Up top, our favorite running layer is Sugoi’s new Firewall 220 Zip, a wind-blocking jacket with ample stretch and highly visible reflective strips.

Saucony Ulti-Mitt II Gold Gloves

With a USB-powered safety light, stowable wind overmitt, a terry snot wipe, and index-finger and thumb flaps for touchscreens, Saucony’s orangeĚýUlti-Mitt II Gold gloves are the best for running—and the most tricked-out—we’ve tested.

Oakley Fast Jacket Sunglasses

Although there are a ton of shades with interchangeable lenses out there, none are as slick asĚýOakley’s Fast Jacket sunglasses: a flick of a lever lets you swap out glare blockers for contrast boosters.

Saucony Wascal Cap

Saucony’s fleecy, Elmer Fudd–inspired Wascal capĚýis quick on the draw: just slide its earflaps up if you start overheating.

Brooks Ghost GTX Shoe

Testers had high praise for Brooks’s 12.1-ounce Ghost GTX, a stout, stiff, neutral shoe with toothy blown-rubber tread and a Gore-Tex liner to fend off the slop.

Atlas Run Snowshoes

If postholing on semipacked trails or the occasional snowdrift is an issue, Atlas’s Run snowshoesĚýare the perfect antidote—reasonably fast and fluid, though don’t expect to float in anything too deep and dry.

Surefire 6PX Tactical Flashlight

Although it’s almost too bright for dark, rural roads, carrying Surefire’s pricey but powerful, 200-lumen 6PX Tactical flashlightĚýmakes you stand out clearly even under streetlights. The only bummer: two C123A batteries last just two hours at full strength.

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