Scandinavian glove brand Hestra builds all their products to perform in the Arctic north, where cold temps and wet weather put materials to the test. Their Ergo Grip Active glove combines soft goat leather with 100% polyester GORE-TEX INFINIUM WINDSTOPPER. This combination withstands icy temps to keep fingers dry & toasty while delivering optimal grip and dexterity.
With temps cooling down, it should be easier to find that perfect cashmere sweater, the ideal garment for fall. Lucky for you, we’ve been hunting & what we found was Wills. Their classic cashmere sweaters are exactly what we all seek: Highest quality materials and construction, timeless style, and unrivaled comfort. Choose from crew, V-neck, hoodie, quarter-zip & classic cardigan.
Crafted in Peru from temperature-regulating merino and luxurious alpaca wool, Aymara sweaters are ultra-plush & timeless by design. The Aymara brand was born out of the love story between a Belgian engineer named Sven & Yannina, a Peruvian travel agent. The pair fell head-over-heels, quit their jobs and launched the knitwear label in 2007. If you think their origin story is warm & fuzzy, definitely try the sweaters.
The 100-Year Ski Pants from technical outerwear visionaries Vollebak, are designed from ground up to be tough, high performance pants for on & off-mountain adventure. Constructed using advanced Schoeller fabrication, this summit-ready winter bib is stitched, bonded, and sealed to be watertight & yet fully breathable. They feature integrated zippered-pockets all over, as well as zippered venting, a removable bib panel, and adjustable leg gaiters for off-mountain wearability.
Constructed from a quick-dry blend of nylon & natural merino wool, the Base Glove from Point6 runs double-duty as both a warm & functional tech winter glove on its own or as a liner for over-mitts on truly freezing days. Seamless 3D construction improves fit & a touchscreen-enabled index finger adds function.
Oros, a performance outerwear brand based in Portland has created the warmest jacket on earth. Utilizing an advanced insulating material developed by NASA, the Orion Parka features Solarcore, the brand name for this space-age Aerogel insulation. Originally used to insulate the Space Shuttle in deep space where temps drop to -450º, Oros is one of the first to use it in apparel. The brand did some serious engineering to achieve this but their jacket is warmer than down with none of the bulk. Solarcore is also breathable for carefree comfort in variable conditions. Other options are available including mid-layers, bottoms and accessories.
Nike’s ACG division (All Conditions Gear) has you covered for wet winter weather with the Terra Antarktik. The boot-like high top features a waterproof & breathable Gore-Tex and ripstop upper with an easy on/off velcro closure. The midsole features Zoom Air cushioning and the outsole is optimized for slick winter surfaces.
Made of 24-oz. 100% British Wool from Abraham Moon Wools, the limited edition Mendocino Peacoat in British Army from Taylor Stitch is a classic hip-length cut with dark horn buttons, triangular calf-leather pocket reinforcements, and sleek welt pockets. The 7-ounce cotton body lining makes it itchless. Only 100 will be made.
How about a winter with no frozen fingers? Candle heated gloves are designed for extreme cold and feature a carbon fiber heater that warms them to a toasty 120º. Powered by rechargeable lithium batteries, they deliver 6-hours of cold-killing heat in 3 heating modes, water & snow resistance, touch-screen sensitivity, and they’re vegan. A funded Indiegogo.
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Right on time for the deep freeze, SmartWool’s all-new Intraknit line of Merino wool base layers are ready for action in the arctic outdoors. The Intraknit line is marked by fewer seams, an articulated performance fit, and body-mapped ventilation to cut down on bulk while allowing for effortless freedom of movement. They’re breathable, flexible, and the perfect natural insulator in variable conditions and high-intensity activities.
Based out of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Give’r makes mittens built to handle the toughest winter weather. Their all-leather Frontier Mitten utilizes a Hipora membrane to make them 100% waterproof. They’re heavily insulated for warmth with an additional heatshield to perform at temperatures as low as -40º. They also feature a gaiter to block out snow & wind & can be custom branded with your initials. A funded Kickstarter.
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