Saucony DryLete Balaclava
For those days when you鈥檙e the one guy crazy enough to run, Saucony鈥檚 is the secret weapon, with a patch of mesh over the mouth to help prevent your breath from forming an ice mask.
Yaktrax Run Spikes
Likely to encounter black ice, snowdrifts, or slippery hardpack on your route? They鈥檙e heavier than they should be, but the hardware on the low-profile is easily replaceable when it wears down.
Terramar Wind Blocking Boxer Briefs
When the wind is really biting, we like to have a little extra insurance in key areas. Which is why we鈥檙e fans of Terramar鈥檚 Wind Blocking boxer briefs, which have a well-placed windshield panel.
The North Face Runcool Jacket
The North Face鈥檚 , with its mix of heat-dumping stretch fabric and Flashdry snow- and wind-blocking material in vital spots, is one of those rare jackets we wore all the time: over a synthetic tee on mild days and layered on top of warmer midlayers on colder morning.
Outdoor Research Ultra Trail Gaiters
With four lockdown options, Outdoor Research鈥檚 stretchy, water-repellant never let the snow or slop in.
Season Five Atmos 1.0 Arm Sleeves
When a full jacket is too much, Season Five鈥檚 are a great compromise. They鈥檙e basically waterproof, which makes them super warm鈥攁nd a bit steamy, but that鈥檚 welcome in intermittent wind.
Arc’teryx Venta LT Gloves
Your hands feel the cold first. Wind blockers like Arc鈥檛eryx鈥檚 s help retain your body heat without bulky insulation, and they won鈥檛 get soggy in a snowstorm.
REI Powerflyte Tights
Breathable side panels and reflective trim elevate REI鈥檚 tights above your average black running bottoms. Testers found them warm enough down to the teens.