Gear Shed: January Picks

ML staff and gear partners highlight the latest cozy hoodies, baselayers, parkas, ski boots and gloves, in alpha order.

Arc’teryx Thorium Hoody

The new Thorium Hoody (for men and women) delivers reliable warmth in a wide range of cold environments. Packed with 750 fill-power RDS-certified grey goose down, it offers unbeatable thermal performance for its weight. (It is ultralight and packs down into its own pocket.) Down Composite Mapping strategically places Coreloft synthetic insulation in areas prone to moisture—smart! The light, durable Arato 30 nylon shell has a DWR treatment for water repellency, and the insulated adjustable hood fits over a helmet. www.arcteryx.com

Bracelayer Women’s KX2 Alpine

The Bracelayer Women’s KX2 Alpine is a supportive thermal base layer with built-in knee and hip support to keep your joints protected and warm this winter. Fleece-lined with a thin layer of perforated neoprene around the knees and hips, these compression tights increase stability and balance while helping to reduce joint impact and knee pain.  Perfect for snowboarding, skiing, and other cold-weather activities. www.bracelayer.com

ML Winter Sport Eco Hoodie

Meet our premium Eco Hoodie made of organic and recycled materials. With its unisex comfortable fit, front pouch pocket, and double-layered hood, the hoodie is a classic streetwear piece that can be styled with multiple ensembles. www.mountainlifemedia.ca/store 

Ortovox Fleece Grid Hoody

Part of their new Climate-Neutral Collection, the Ortovox Fleece Grid hoody (available for women and men) is light but warm. Lined with Merino wool, you’ll want to wear it day in and day out. Its stretchability and easy-on-the-eyes look will transition from the slopes to après in comfort and style. Available at www.vertical-addiction.com

Patagonia Women’s Tres 3-in-1 Parka

The women’s Tres 3-in-1 is a waterproof and windproof stretch-twill parka designed to make you feel impermeable to winter’s worst tricks. This toasty coat is insulated with 700-fill 100% recycled duck and goose down that has been reclaimed from used down products, which we love. Sunshine and bluebirds? The puffy inner jacket will keep you cozy. Ice daggers falling from the sky? Armour up with the insulated shell on top! www.patagoniaelements.ca

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Surefoot Custom Ski Boot

The Surefoot Custom Ski Boot combines an ability-specific shell, heater-integrated liner, and a custom orthotic to deliver the most comfortable, best-performing ski boot on the market. Using a gel-like memory foam material, Surefoot liners are custom molded exactly to your foot. Think how great a memory foam mattress feels, then imagine that level of comfort in your ski boots! www.surefoot.com 

The North Face Heated Montana Inferno Etip Gloves

The men’s Heated Montana Inferno Etip Gloves offer three distinct levels of heat so you can customize your comfort depending on windchill and weather patterns. With up to eight hours of heat, Etip functionality and brushed high-pile linings, these gloves may just be the most valued addition to your cold-weather kit. www.thenorthface.com

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