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A field jacket is a rugged, military-inspired outerwear coat originally issued by the U.S. military in 1965 as the iconic M-65. It typically features four front pockets, a concealed hood tucked in the collar, snap and zip closures, and durable cotton or waxed-cotton construction that handles rain, brush, and years of hard wear. I have … Read more

Waxed cotton jackets sit in a category of their own. They shed light rain, block wind, and develop a patina that synthetic shells never match. Our team spent 90 days wearing, rewaxing, and washing ten of the top contenders in real conditions — drizzle on commutes, damp hikes, and dog walks in sideways rain — … Read more

A shearling jacket is a coat made from sheepskin tanned with the wool left intact on the inside, creating a natural fleece lining that traps warm air against the body. That single material trick is why aviators in open-cockpit bombers survived 30,000-foot missions in WWII, why Steve McQueen reached for one on cold California mornings, … Read more

After wearing a quality down vest through three Colorado winters and two Pacific Crest Trail sections, I can tell you the best down vests do something no other layer does: they keep your core toasty while leaving your arms completely free. That makes them ideal for hiking, commuting, travel, and everyday wear when you need … Read more

Flannel shirt jackets — what most of us now call “shackets” — are the most useful piece of outerwear most people will add to their closet this fall. They sit in the exact gap where a flannel shirt stops being warm enough but a full jacket feels like overkill, and they layer over a tee, … Read more

If you work outside in freezing temperatures, you already know that a good winter jacket is only half the battle. The heat you lose through cold, wind-penetrated pants will undo every layer up top. That is exactly why the best insulated overalls earn their place in every truck cab, barn, and job-site locker from November … Read more

Finding the best snow bibs used to mean choosing between a chest-high pair that kept snow out and a pair you could actually breathe in on the skin track. After our team tested 12 top-rated models across three real winters at resorts in Vermont, Utah, and Colorado, we landed on a clear shortlist that covers … Read more

Anyone who has sat through a frigid chairlift ride knows the difference between real ski pants and gear that just pretends to keep you warm. After watching our team soak through cheap shells on a wet Sierra storm day, we made it our mission to find the best ski pants for every type of skier. … Read more

Anyone who has spent a wet afternoon on a cold chairlift knows that the difference between a great day on the mountain and a miserable one usually comes down to what you’re wearing on your legs. After testing dozens of pairs over three winter seasons — across resorts in Colorado, Tahoe, and the Tetons — … Read more

Finding the right winter parka can mean the difference between dreading the cold and actually enjoying your morning walk. Our team tested and compared 12 popular women’s parkas across multiple price points, climates, and use cases to bring you this roundup of the best womens winter parkas available right now. Winter parkas are not all … Read more