Having the right outerwear is crucial to outdoor adventuring in any season, but especially so in winter. Never choose looking cool over proper insulation, because it’s pretty hard to look cool when you’re succumbing to hypothermia. Fortunately for the fashion-conscious, you can easily do both at the same time with winter outerwear, and being practical never looked so good. Here are a couple winter outerwear selections for men and women that you’ll find at the lowest prices from SunnySports. Bundle up!
Patagonia Ultralight Down Vest for Men – $229 $153.95 FREE SHIPPING!
Protecting your extremities from winter’s chill will most certainly contribute to your overall warmth and comfort, but nothing is more important than the area of your body that holds all your vital organs: your torso. This ultralight down vest from Patagonia is a great lightweight option for ensuring your body retains the proper heat needed to safely recreate in the outdoors without making you feel like the StayPuft marshmallow man. The tough, yet minimal nylon ripstop shell with a water-repellent finish contains high loft, 800-fill European goose down for the ultimate in heat retention without the bulk, with variegated channel construction that distributes the insulation evenly and requires less down than typical down outerwear. Two zippered handwarmer pockets, drawcord waist, and high neck all keep body heat trapped near your core, and the jacket compresses down into an integrated stuff sack so you can tuck it away easily when you want to take it off. Also available in women’s.
Patagonia 2013 Torrentshell Waterproof Jacket for Women – $129 $84.95+ FREE SHIPPING!
Winter isn’t just fluffy snow and Hallmark frosted windows for some places in the US, particularly places like the Pacific Northwest, which can see solid rain for months on end. Beat the chill and the showers all at once with the 2013 model of Patagonia’s Torrentshell waterproof jacket. Constructed exclusively from Patagonia’s patented H2No waterproof fabric, this jacket is tested to be wind and waterproof through the use of polyester and polyurethane laminates for tough cold weather protection that will last for years to come. The hood features a laminated visor for an extra layer of head protection from downpours, and can be rolled down and tucked away for those moments when the sun peeks out from behind the clouds. The Torrentshell keeps heat trapped in with a drawcord waist, hook and loop wrist closures, and a microfleece lined neck, and zippered ventilation openings in the armpits are covered by storm flaps when closed. One of the two zippered handwarmer pockets serves as the jacket’s integrated stuff sack, and even includes an attached carabiner so you can clip it on to a belt or your pack when the storm breaks. Also available in men’s.
