The Chinese call it the Year of the Monkey, but here at evo we're calling it the Year of the Bib. As technical wear rolls in for the 2016/2017 season, we've rounded up some of our favorite styles, trends, and technically sophisticated pieces so you can take to the hills with confidence. Whether it's the more environmentally responsible constructions, subdued earth tone colorways, odor-fighting base layers, or the increasing number of bib, parka and anorak styles, the latest and greatest outerwear is proving that you can both look and feel totally awesome on the hill. Scroll through to see our top picks for this coming winter.
Our Favorite Men's Outerwear
Our Favorite Women's Outerwear
Our Favorite Bibs
Why should you care about GORE-TEX® products? Well, if you've ever worn a plastic emergency poncho or a traditional PVC rain slick, you've probably experienced the 'sauna effect' -- a lack of breathability that traps your body's perspiration vapor. GORE-TEX® products solve that dilemna. By providing the world's most durably waterproof, windproof, AND breathable performance, these garments allow you to stay cool during rigorous activity and warm once your body cools back down. Look for the GORE-TEX® name as a good indicator of the industry's highest performing outerwear.
Our Favorite Men's GORE-TEX®
Our Favorite Women's GORE-TEX®
No true outdoorsman is complete without a trusty midlayer. Arguably the most versatile and well-used piece of gear that any skier, snowboarder, or mountaineer will own, mid-layer jackets come in a variety of styles. Constructed with down, synthetic down and/or fleece, mid-layers can be worn and appreciated virtually anywhere from peaks to pubs, winter to summer. As colder weather sets in, make sure you aren't caught shivering in the cold without one of these technical everyday insulators.
Learn more about mid layers and insulation types with our Insulated Garments Guide.
Learn more about mid layers and insulation types with our Insulated Garments Guide.
Our Favorite Mid-Layers
Base layers have come a long, long way since the days of their droopy, waffely, long-john forefathers. From stylish new patterns and colorways to the surge in popularity of merino wool, these first on, last off layers work to actively wick sweat and insulate you from the cold. Oh and did we mention that merino is naturally odor-resistant, sustainable, and 100% natural? Check out our favorite new synthetic and merino wool base layers below.
Our Favorite Merino Wool Base Layers
Our Favorite Synthetic Base Layers
Finding quality outerwear for fast-growing groms can be difficult. Thankfully, many youth outerwear manufacturers are answering the call with integrated growth tech features built in to their garments. Take Burton's Room-to-Grow™ System for example -- designed to extend the life of kids' outerwear beyond just one season -- with a quick snip of the red stitching on the interior lining of the garment, both legs and sleeves can be extended! Keep up with the growth spurts with product life extending technologies and fun new collaborations in our kids' selection below.
Our Favorite Kids' Outerwear