Snow doesn鈥檛 mean a day off from work or an excuse to play outside听like it did in middle school, but there are still plenty of opportunities for fun. Of course, as with any outdoor activity,听having a good time (or simply avoiding cold, wet misery),听hinges on having the right gear. Here are a few of our favorite storm-day staples.听
Lucky Bums Plastic Saucer Sled ($20)
Flying down a snow-slicked hill is one of those time-honored traditions that remain fun no matter how long ago you graduated from grade school. You can make do with a cardboard box or trashcan lid, but this 听will seriously elevate your game.
Hydro Flask 12-Ounce Coffee Mug ($30)
No snow day is complete without a giant cocoa or toddy. But听busy lives often leave little time for lounging at home in your jammies. Take your beverage on the go with this . The handle and ceramic lining mimic your favorite coffee mug, but vacuum insulation and a sippy lid mean liquid stays warm for hours while you navigate slushy streets. The bright color options don鈥檛 hurt, either.
Townshend鈥檚 Distillery Bluebird Alpine Liqueur ($32)
Nothing fends off winter chill quite like a few sips of whiskey. Those who aren鈥檛 a fan of 80-proof malts will appreciate , which is made from the alcohol byproduct of kombucha fermentation. It tastes great straight from a flask听or mixed for a hot or cold toddy.
Filson Insulated Beanie ($35)
Not everyone likes their hats pom-pommed and brighty patterned.听Enter the minimalist beanie. 听is lined with fleece for added toastiness and comes in toned-down colors that are equally at home on the slopes or in the city.
Eddie Bauer Boyfriend Flannel-Lined Jeans ($90)
When the mercury drops, most of us bundle up on top and forget about layering our legs. Eddie Bauer offers a way to do that without sacrificing style. The flannel lining in 听offers a one-two punch of coziness and warmth yet is thin enough to avoid the constricting feel of regular pants over long underwear. They听look cute cuffed and are loose while flattering our curves.
Topo Designs Wool Tee Longsleeve ($98)
Wicking base layers keep us warm and dry when we ski, hike, and run. Why not add them into your everyday wardrobe?听听offers men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 tops in a merino-poly-spandex blend that breathes and moves moisture just like other next-to-skin technical layers, with style hits鈥攃rewneck, curved hem, thick tapered cuffs鈥攖hat blend听in with听basic long-sleeve tees. You can go straight from a snowball fight to a restaurant without attracting strange looks.
Keen Elsa Boots ($108)
Get the protective, insulating, and anti-slip benefits of snow boots minus the clunk. The 听is warm, waterproof, and grippy on slick surfaces but the low profile has the snug, sleek feel of a sneaker. For men, the听59 Chelsea offers clean leather looks with a hardy Vibram outsole.听
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Skida Cascade Cowl ($148)
Neckwear doubles听the cozy factor of any winter outfit. This 听from Vermont-based Skida is incredibly soft next to skin and provides warmth-inducing loft without suffocating bulk. Plus, the simple听solid colors go with pretty much everything.
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Stio Shot 7 Down Parka ($600)
On-mountain performance meets street-savvy looks in 听that comes down to mid-thigh鈥攊t鈥檚 the more fashion-forward sister to Stio鈥檚 Shot 7 resort jacket. The waterproof-breathable outer shell and 800-fill waterproof-down insulation mean you won鈥檛 be soaked or cold after two hours of sledding.
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