Learn to layer, it’s almost as important as what you’re wearing. I can usually wear just a hoodie down to 20’s depending on length of time being outside when layering properly. Also, I have multiple jackets casual and “dress”. I’d take a ride to Burlington coat factory or somewhere similar and try on as many different jackets you can to try and find what you like and “fits you.

Most people go with Northface.

For practicality I will wear a Columbia down jacket but if I’m going out or want to look less like I’m going hiking I’ll wear a shearling jacket.

Go to LL Bean or REI they will have what you need. I’m always cold and go with a 700 down jacket usually.

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This is the answer. Layering is the most important piece to being comfortable in changing climates.

Source: outdoor enthusiast that lives in city settings as well.

We have mild winters?

Standard leather jacket.

If I'm going to be outside for more than ten minutes and it's below 20, I have some padded Dickies overalls that are ridiculous. If the Terminator had been wearing a pair in T2, he would have been FINE.

Not sure if they’ll have them again, but Bass Pro Shop had great jackets for sale that were only $50 last year. They were moderately heavy and fleece-lined, a total steal for $50. Might be worth a trip if you’re in that area.

This is not the winter to really compare to tbh. I surf and I usually stop after Halloween because it's too cold but we've been mid 50s or 60s with a couple low 70s days in November and it's never like this. Layer is the best option until like February and it's just cold as shit and you need the wool stuff out

It's not winter here yet - cold really happens in January and February.

Key for me is something that can handle rain and is also warm.

For the coldest days, I wear an LL Bean Winter Warmer coat.

Other days I wear an LL Bean Primaloft Packaway jacket, layered with a rain jacket if it's wet.

Ikr?! 😅 .. compared with Buffalo I guess we do. Or North Dakota.

LL Bean StormFleece Pro. Gets me through most of of the winter. Waterproof and windproof. One of the best coats I’ve ever owned

Hoodies, I wear Hoodies.

Windproof fleece like the Patagonia retro-x or north face Denali are good options and certainly popular. Less likely to see them with a hood but I think they exist.

Patagonia nano puff thing is silly warm and not bulky

Compared to Texas we don’t. It was never so cold out our senator had to leave

Yes, for sure. The ocean really helps moderate our temperatures.

Of course it's cold and it sucks, but it's not as cold or sucky as it could be.

>3-in-1s look interesting

They are tempting, but not really that great. There's no need for your layers to zip together, it's just more hassle to give yourself less flexibility. Just put on an insulating layer when you need it, then add a shell over it when you need it.

That said, the convertible ones can be a good deal if you look at it as buying two separate jackets if you need both anyway.

But to answer your question, I have a Columbia puffy jacket that works for 90% of everything, then I'll just adjust my under layers as necessary. This time of year it's just like a tee shirt under the jacket. In a few months, it will be more like a sweater or fleece under the jacket. It's also light and very packable which is nice.

Brand doesn't really matter, but for reference mine is like this (that I got at the Columbia outlet for like $30): https://www.columbia.com/p/mens-powder-lite-insulated-jacket-1698001.html

jean jacket, if its cool out i add a zipper sweatshirt underneath

yup, layers.

Wool socks are a must all winter. Don't forget long underwear. My threshold for putting them on is 20 degrees.

Hours outdoors in the dead of winter? Unless doing active sports or work where it would get in the way, you will love a knee length coat!

😂 to Cancun, right?

Another vote for layers. And a selection of jackets is really helpful. Rain/wind jacket, light down jacket, thick (long) down coat, sweaters and scarves.

I’ve had good luck finding good quality jackets in thrift shops and Poshmark. I really like HELLY HANSEN and got a good deal on a few used ones.

Wool sweater and a lighter weight jacket.

I wear a Burton Covert snowboard jacket, though I don't actually snowboard. Its a great jacket from late fall, through winter and into early spring because its made to be layered. In the dead of winter, with a wool sweater underneath, I'm sweating while shoveling, but unlayered I'm still wearing it in March.

Where are my vest people at????

Flannel and a vest and I’m good for most of the chilly season

Light hoodie, thicker hoodie, winter jacket in that order depending on how long I'll be outside.

I have a Milwaukee heated jacket for when I am working outside for extended periods of time. The jacket itself is pretty warm and I usually only turn the heat on if I am not moving around or just the hand pockets.

Also have a fleece lined raincoat for when it's wet out.

This is the right answer. Layer, layer, layer.

Layer up. LL bean packable over it. When snowboarding i wear a wind/ water jacket shell over them. I have a Filson mackinaw when it gets really cold. It's bad ass.

Get yerself a peacoat for real Winter times.

M65 with the insulated liner. It's cheap and heavy enough for most of the winter