Look for garments with down or synthetic fill, which provide a high warmth-to-weight ratio. Check for features like a windproof and waterproof exterior, sealed seams, and adjustable hoods, which all enhance protection against harsh winter conditions. Some you’ll also find rated for comfort in certain temperatures. Brands like Arc'teryx, The North Face, and Patagonia are especially well known for their durable and high-performance winter jackets, suitable for both urban explorations and outback adventures. These can get rather pricey, but they don´t have to be – in our case, we found fairly sleek, well fitting house-brand jackets at a local branch of the France-based outdoor/sporting goods retailer Decathlon rated for 14⁼ F (-10⁼ C) for just 80 euros (just over $86), and they both did the job perfectly in the Arctic yet are also light enough to do quite nicely in the less extreme chill of wintertime Madrid.
Read more in my post 8 Essential Items for Winter Travel.
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