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I've been giving thanks this past week for all the winter clothes I have that kept me warm and dry while walking for hours upon hours through and kneeling in 20" of blizzard snow as well as the messy aftermath. So some shout outs for my faves:
http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/products/75075.aspx
Force Nine™ Glomitts
Reg: $19.50; 3+ for $17.00 each
These gloves/mittens have been my find of the winter. A terrific value, these are my primary gloves now and I wore them all through the blizzard and in temps down to the mid-20s. They are priceless for photography as I just flip the mitten back to operate the camera -- keeping most of my hand warm but allowing finger dexterity. Flip the mitten back and my fingertips warm up quickly. I've bought extra pairs to keep in the car. Regular gloves now seem confining. I have REI convertible mittens but these "Glomitts" from Duluth Trading are so much better -- warmer and less bulky.
In women glove sizes, I normally wear medium. For these men's glommits, the small size is terrific. Duluth Trading is a great company with some interesting, high quality products.
Our Force Nine Glomitts are the warmest you'll find for work applications requiring on-demand dexterity and low-bulk comfort. Made of the same trim 3-layer fabric used in our Force Nine™ Jacket. Windproof outer layer, waterproof/breathable insert and a layer of micro-fleece lining against your skin. New cinchable neoprene cuffs keep snow out of these glomitts. Advanced LiquiCell® padding at the palm for blister-free comfort. Glomitt has flip-back mitten and thumb covers for on-demand dexterity.
http://www.rei.com/product/725915
Outdoor Research Crocodile Gaiters
$65.00
I've been a fan of these gaiters since the mid-90s and one of our previous super snow storms -- the blizzard of '96. These gaiters hit just below my knee and in conjunction with Lowe hiking boots and Smartwool snowboard socks, keep my lower legs and feet warm and dry. You'll see in the REI customer reviews that these gaiters very highly regarded by a lot of peops.
http://www.rei.com/product/718281
REI Ultra Light Rain Pants
$54.83 (normally $79.50)
REDUCED PRICE You Save 31%
The other key component keeping my legs dry were these REI rain pants. And they are currently 31% off. I wear them over Sugoi Espresso pants and LL Bean midweight long underwear.
http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/st...oreId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&from=SR&feat=sr
http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/st...4=504728&shop_method=pp&feat=504728-sub2&np=Y
LL Bean Rugged Ridge™ Parka
Same waterproof coverage, more warm details
$159.00
I'm a Beaniac, and this coat is one reason why. My previous Rugged Ridge parka is ten years old. This year's grey-black option for women compelled me to get a new one. And it paid for itself this past week. Waterproof, warm, great inside and outside pockets, nice hood. Not too bulky. Love it. I also have the even warmer Baxter State parka (down-lined), but the Rugged Ridge was my primary go-to when the blizzard hit.
http://www.rei.com/product/738922
http://www.rei.com/product/663041
SmartWool Neck Gaiter
Smartwool, Turtle Fur or REI's own label -- a neck gaiter is must-have. Smartwool is my favorite as it is less bulky.
http://www.rei.com/product/790908
REI Winter Storm Hat
$24.83 (normall $36.50)
REDUCED PRICE You Save 31%
This is my warmest hat - one I wear if it's 30 or lower and windy. It covers ears so well it impedes hearing. A small price to pay for warm ears on a brutally cold day.
That's it for starters. These will all be getting a lot of use for the next 2-3 months. When you walk your dog 3 or 4 times a day, you get very attune to the weather and what gear works in what temps and conditions.

http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/products/75075.aspx
Force Nine™ Glomitts
Reg: $19.50; 3+ for $17.00 each
These gloves/mittens have been my find of the winter. A terrific value, these are my primary gloves now and I wore them all through the blizzard and in temps down to the mid-20s. They are priceless for photography as I just flip the mitten back to operate the camera -- keeping most of my hand warm but allowing finger dexterity. Flip the mitten back and my fingertips warm up quickly. I've bought extra pairs to keep in the car. Regular gloves now seem confining. I have REI convertible mittens but these "Glomitts" from Duluth Trading are so much better -- warmer and less bulky.
In women glove sizes, I normally wear medium. For these men's glommits, the small size is terrific. Duluth Trading is a great company with some interesting, high quality products.
Our Force Nine Glomitts are the warmest you'll find for work applications requiring on-demand dexterity and low-bulk comfort. Made of the same trim 3-layer fabric used in our Force Nine™ Jacket. Windproof outer layer, waterproof/breathable insert and a layer of micro-fleece lining against your skin. New cinchable neoprene cuffs keep snow out of these glomitts. Advanced LiquiCell® padding at the palm for blister-free comfort. Glomitt has flip-back mitten and thumb covers for on-demand dexterity.
http://www.rei.com/product/725915
Outdoor Research Crocodile Gaiters
$65.00
I've been a fan of these gaiters since the mid-90s and one of our previous super snow storms -- the blizzard of '96. These gaiters hit just below my knee and in conjunction with Lowe hiking boots and Smartwool snowboard socks, keep my lower legs and feet warm and dry. You'll see in the REI customer reviews that these gaiters very highly regarded by a lot of peops.
http://www.rei.com/product/718281
REI Ultra Light Rain Pants
$54.83 (normally $79.50)
REDUCED PRICE You Save 31%
The other key component keeping my legs dry were these REI rain pants. And they are currently 31% off. I wear them over Sugoi Espresso pants and LL Bean midweight long underwear.
http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/st...oreId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&from=SR&feat=sr
http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/st...4=504728&shop_method=pp&feat=504728-sub2&np=Y
LL Bean Rugged Ridge™ Parka
Same waterproof coverage, more warm details
$159.00
I'm a Beaniac, and this coat is one reason why. My previous Rugged Ridge parka is ten years old. This year's grey-black option for women compelled me to get a new one. And it paid for itself this past week. Waterproof, warm, great inside and outside pockets, nice hood. Not too bulky. Love it. I also have the even warmer Baxter State parka (down-lined), but the Rugged Ridge was my primary go-to when the blizzard hit.
http://www.rei.com/product/738922
http://www.rei.com/product/663041
SmartWool Neck Gaiter
Smartwool, Turtle Fur or REI's own label -- a neck gaiter is must-have. Smartwool is my favorite as it is less bulky.
http://www.rei.com/product/790908
REI Winter Storm Hat
$24.83 (normall $36.50)
REDUCED PRICE You Save 31%
This is my warmest hat - one I wear if it's 30 or lower and windy. It covers ears so well it impedes hearing. A small price to pay for warm ears on a brutally cold day.
That's it for starters. These will all be getting a lot of use for the next 2-3 months. When you walk your dog 3 or 4 times a day, you get very attune to the weather and what gear works in what temps and conditions.
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