Charlotte

We tested extreme-cold jackets for warmth, windproofing, layering, and zipper reliability. Here are the parkas and ski jackets worth buying.

Seven winter jackets we tested for warmth, wind, fit and value, from a duck-canvas work coat to budget parkas and a kids’ 3-in-1.

We tested winter hiking gloves for warmth, weather protection, dexterity, and fit. These are the pairs worth carrying on cold, wet trails.

We tested men’s winter gloves for warmth, grip, weather resistance, and fit. Here are the pairs worth buying for commuting, skiing, and work.

Mittens, leather work gloves and thin liners we recommend for deep cold, and what actually keeps hands warm at zero rather than only claiming to.

We tested winter gloves for warmth, wet weather, grip, and fit, from a waterproof ski glove that handles slush to a cheap knit for the commute.

We tested women’s winter coats for warmth, fit and weather protection — the warmest pick, the best lightweight layer, and the budget coat worth owning.

We tested winter coats for deep cold and cutting wind: the one we trust when it turns brutal, plus lighter, cheaper and women’s picks that hold up.

We tested winter coats for work, city cold, ski days, and kids, comparing warmth, fit, weather protection, and zipper durability.

We tested women’s winter boots for warmth, dry feet, and grip on ice. Seven worth buying, from a mid-calf all-rounder to a real hiking boot.