Maybe you鈥檙e not chronically cold鈥攂ut you probably know someone who is. Even people who love winter often struggle to stay comfortable through plummeting temperatures and snow. To the rescue: these five outrageously cozy accessories, which are guaranteed to raise both your temperature and your well-being.
Rumpl Whiteout Chillmono ($280)
Why settle for the standard-issue puffy jacket when you can don full-body baffles? This packs 100 percent post-consumer recycled polyester batting into a silky shell (also recycled polyester) that鈥檚 treated with DWR鈥攕o it repels snow flurries and coffee spills. Handwarmer pockets thaw icy digits. And the microfleece lining feels instantly cozy, as if the Chillmono was pre-warmed for you. So while its color evokes winter鈥檚 snow, its feel is downright fiery.
Selk鈥檅ag Nomad ($269)
Sure, you could wear this 鈥溾€� while camping, because the zip-away booties have tough nylon soles for traction and durability on bare ground (or slate floors). But we prefer it for lounging indoors, because unlike a basic blanket, it moves with you from couch to kitchen to garage. Fabric and zippers are made from 100 percent post-consumer plastic, and so is the down-like insulation: PrimaLoft Thermoplume Black, also used in premium bed pillows and comforters, feels instantly cozy. Seamless baffles hold it in place without the cold spots that are typical of stitched seams (the Nomad is comfort rated to 44 degrees F). Bonus: a hip pocket conveniently stashes a smartphone.
Manitobah Waterproof Snowy Owl ($250)
With a shearling lining and rabbit fur wrapping the ankles, you know this boot is warm. Comfort rated to -26 degrees F, it鈥檚 perfect for cold-footed commuters and apr猫s-skiers who need to thaw frozen toes. Three layers of waterproof sealant keep out slush, a Vibram sole grips slick parking lots鈥攁nd practical features are elevated by artistry. The toe鈥檚 beadwork was designed by Rosary Spence, a Swampy Cree creative (100 percent of Manitobah鈥檚 profits are returned to its Indigenous artists). The construction stands up to years of wear, and once you pack down the fluffy footbed, you can refresh the cozy factor with ($25).
California Cowboy Apr猫Ski Robe ($398)
Winter鈥檚 answer to the Hugh Heffner robe, this is lined with plush recycled-fiber terrycloth that mops up droplets following any steamy soak. It鈥檚 also loaded with features that make it so much more than a post-tub topper: One generously-sized hip pocket holds a Champagne bottle; a terrycloth-lined chest pouch secures sunglasses; one waterproof front pocket protects electronics while the other integrates a bottle opener. Need cozy pockets for warming frigid hands? It鈥檚 got those too, plus a detachable hood and an adjustable belt. Stoke-up soundtrack not included.
Eddie Bauer Guide Pro Smart Heated Gloves, $299
Most heated gloves and mitts require you to fumble with heat settings to adjust the temperature鈥攂ut not these , which automatically modulate their warmth according to your body temperature and activity level. Once you establish your desired temperature by using the related smartphone app, the gloves鈥� clim8 sensors and heating elements keep you consistently comfortable, whether you鈥檙e skiing in 0-degree F temperatures or watching the Christmas Day parade. The rechargeable batteries are bulky (about 2鈥漻2鈥�) so not every jacket cuff fits over or under the gloves鈥� gauntlet. But we鈥檝e found the heat to last four hours or more in ultra-cold temps, and quality insulation (PrimaLoft Gold backed by Pittards leather) makes this waterproof glove a winning performer even without the wattage.