No, Sealskinz gloves are not actually made of seal skin. Which is nice. They do perform like it, though. With a technology called Fusion Control, this glove system bonds the liner and outer shell material to a unique hydrophilic membrane creating a 100% waterproof fabric with unmatched breathability. It also eliminates movement between layers for a closer, more functional fit. Available soon in a range of styles and sizes, featuring leather construction and merino wool insulation.

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.

Every outdoor brand makes a black puffy jacket but nobody makes one like Vollebak. Their Indestructible Puffer is made from 100% Dyneema, a material that is featherweight & 15X stronger than steel. Designed to deliver warmth down to -40º it is insulated with synthetic 600-plus fill made from recycled plastic bottles. Featuring an adjustable insulated hood with a storm flap and smart pocketing inside & out, it’s equipped for the coldest, wettest winter conditions.

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.

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.

adidas Outdoor is taking their technical outerwear to the city streets with the creation of the MYSHELTER ClimaHeat Parka. Inspired by the wet weather style of London, New York, Shanghai, & Tokyo it is constructed  with 90/10 Hyperdry Goose Down Technology to deliver natural warmth & advanced weatherproofing with understated urban styling.

Built to perform in harsh winter weather, Mission Workshop’s Rhite jacket features a waterproof breathable membrane called MECPOR 4.0 and advanced PrimaLoft Gold insulation. The combination keeps cold and moisture out and heat in. Fully taped seams and waterproof zippers complete the weatherization.

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.

Made of 70% recycled materials: polyester & taffeta with mechanical stretch plus a water-repellent DWR finish, Patagonia’s snap-front Silent Down Shirt is a versatile winter layer insulated with 700-fill-power 100% Recycled Down, which is duck and goose down up-cycled from old down products. It’s got 2 chest pockets and hand warmer pockets on the sides. Available in 5 cool colors.

With an outer shell of wax-impregnated cotton canvas, an internal shell of abrasion-resistant Kevlar fiber and an Aramid lining in the sleeves, the 365 Protective Jacket from Crave merges classic & cutting edge technologies for an all-weather, ski/snowboard/motorcycle jacket that will keep you warm & dry in all sorts of winter weather. It also features internal pockets for protection pads if you’re using it on your motorcycle.

The collabs keep coming from The North Face. This time around it’s with another iconic American brand, Pendleton Woolen Mills. The collection, highlighted by colorful geometric patterns in Pendleton wool is combined with a variety of offerings from TNF, including a unisex jacket, vest, daypack, ballcap, and slippers.

Designed to battle the soaking wet weather of western Canada, the Guardian Jacket from Squamish, B.C.-based cycling brand 7Mesh is made for flawless foul-weather function on and off the bike. It features waterproof & breathable Gore-Tex construction, taped seams, an over-the-helmet hood, and watertight zippered chest pockets.

The Quilted Patrol jacket from Relwen is a modern take on a classic field coat that’s perfect for fall. Quilted insulation, weather-resistant outer shell & dual zip & snap closure will keep out the cold and look good doing it. Available in navy or burnt orange.

Handmade in England, Jago jackets are constructed of a classic weather-resistant fabric called Ventile, a weatherized cotton canvas used back in the day by Everest pioneers and WWII Spitfire Pilots. Everything else about these all-weather jackets is thoroughly modern: they are windproof, breathable & water-resistant, featuring contemporary fit, reinforced forearms, durable threads & heavy grade YKK zips, welted pockets, & underarm stretch paneling.

Japanese ski apparel brand Goldwin has been crafting premium outerwear for over 50 years but their new Lifestyle Collection is their first U.S. release. The collection blends advanced outerwear technologies like Gore-Tex & infrared-absorbing Kodenshi down with clean, urban-inspired styling.

Howdy ho! Vermont’s Burton Snowboards brand teamed up with South Park to create a limited-edition board and badass collection of accessories. 4 Sizes of the Twin Tip Parkitect board are on offer, each featuring original art from the series. There’s also an orange Kenny hood, Cartman & Kyle beanies, and a Stan’s fleece-lined trapper hat plus leather mitts, Mt. Hankey socks, & more.

Inspired by actual garments in the forthcoming ultra-mega blockbuster Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Columbia has created a limited edition collection of outerwear that includes the winter-worthy Rebel Parka, featuring a faux-fur hood and Omni Heat Reflective insulation, the hooded black Imperial Jacket inspired by Death Troopers featuring OutDry waterproof-breathable membrane, and a cotton twill replica of the jacket worn by Rebel Alliance warrior Jyn Erso for the lady in your life. Available December 9.

wing+horns partnered with the ski outerwear experts at Descente to create this cold-killing down parka. Made at Descente’s Mizusawa facility in Japan, it features revolutionary construction with no exposed stitching, seamless heat-welded lofts and a 2-layer fabrication that sheds snow and rain. A dual-stage ventilating front zipper, underarm vents and detachable hood provide complete temperature control.