15 Best Extreme Cold Weather Gear (Review) in 2021

The Columbia Steens Mountain Fleece Jacket will never be mistaken for ski gear, but with some warm thermals underneath and a wool scarf you’re ready to face just about anything the average winter day has in store.

The balaclava is a winter clothes staple and the N-Ferno Thermal Fleece Hinged Balaclava takes the form to a whole new level of functionality. The unique hinged design allows the wearer to deploy it in a variety of ways to best suit conditions.

Duofold’s Mid-Weight Wicking Thermal Pant for Men is an essential bottom layer that allows you to enjoy comfort and total freedom of movement regardless of the temperature. The dual layer design traps air around your lowers, while the rib-knit cuffs prevent cold air intrusion.

Make no mistake these are genuine military issue winter clothes designed to keep soldiers in the game under the most trying conditions imaginable. GI Extreme Cold Weather Primaloft Pants are a breathable, durable garment wrapped in a wind-resistant shell with reinforced knees and full-length side zippers. They’re also highly water resistant.

This awesome Carhartt Super Cold Weather Crewneck is fashioned from 100% ring-spun cotton and makes a good second layer to wear over your thermal underwear. Being cotton it’s not outstanding winter apparel by itself but when you pair it with other layers it really shines.

The Chateau Slim Fit Coyote Fur Trim Jacket is cold weather gear with a decidedly highbrow edge to it. It’s beautifully tailored, comfortable, has an array of pockets inside and out and the goose down will keep you snug down to -15°F; a feat even some mountaineering jackets can’t match.

Terramar Thermasilk Glove Liners are sleek, effective hand socks that slip into your existing gloves and turn them into hot pockets. They can be worn with your current work gloves or as a stand-alone winter clothes item. Either way they’re lightweight, affordable cold weather therapy.

Carhartt produces high-quality lifestyle products for discerning consumers. Their Men’s Waterproof Insulated Glove is a good example of what they do right. There’s a 100% polyester shell, a lining that makes short work of moisture, a durable polyurethane-reinforced palm and a waterproof insert.

There’s no substitute for a good pair of heated socks and these Arctic Extreme Socks are one of the best. Their 93% acrylic, 6% polyester, 1% spandex blend stretches when you do, doesn’t irritate and keeps your piggies warm as toast. Essential winter apparel for activities like skating and skiing.

Kamik’s Greenbay Cold-Weather Boot has a built in 600 denier waterproof gator, rubber outsoles and a removable liner that excels at moisture wicking. The boot is rated to -40°F which is about as cold as it ever gets in the lower 48 and tips the scales at a remarkably svelte 31 ounces.

If you’re hiking and camping in the winter nothing short of genuine goose down will do for your warm sleeping bag. The Hyke and Byke Goose Down Sleeping Bag is filled with genuine goose down, has a 20D ripstop nylon shell, compresses down to a miniscule 10 x 7 inches and weighs less than 3 pounds.

The primary purpose of the Swiss Safe Emergency Mylar Thermal Blanket is to help you stay warm. But it also has a dozen other uses including portable shelter, trail marker, rain poncho, ground cover, wind block, emergency shade and more.

Hiking requires far more water than if you’re sedentary and the amount grows exponentially on hot days. This also true for cold days. Water is needed for any activity where your body temperature can vary. What you need is a way to bring the water with you other than plastic bottles. That’s where hydropacks come in. The FREEMOVE Hydration Water Pocket facilitates survival by accommodating any sized bladder up to 2L.

The Oakley Flight Deck XM Snow Goggles are simple in design and construction. Their Prizm lenses effectively eliminate glare and relieve stress on your eyes caused by reflected sunlight. They also have an anti-fog coating and are compatible with most prescription eyewear.

The difference between comfortable feet and cold feet is often just a matter of details like having your boots laced properly or making sure you wear ABUSA Insoles. ABUSA insoles are 100% wool fleece, ergonomically designed for maximum comfort and wick away moisture like nobody’s business.