Life as a WIRED Gear writer comes with certain demands. Many of us are into outdoor activities, such as climbing, running, skiing, camping or cycling. But these sports are expensive and you need specialized clothing to keep from freezing to death. That doesn’t include all the time we spend shuffling boxes around and forcing our spouses to help us unpack TVs and move treadmills and pizza ovens around. It’s a hard life, but somebody
Also, do you want people to look at you and think, “That person spends most of their time swinging kettle bells and watching videos of self-driving cars?” Thanks to Cyber Monday you can. Here are the best deals on our favorite fashion finds that will also keep us warm and dry while wandering around outside.
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This is WIRED editor Adrienne So’s favorite running rain jacket. Although it has a 10.2K waterproof rating, the fabric is still stretchy, soft and breathable, while the cut is trim and tidy. WIRED editor Adrienne So says she wore it for several hours while running in the rain, and the water continued to bead up on the service without getting uncomfortably clammy underneath. If you get hot, you can also open the mesh pockets to air it out. We also like that it comes in bright colors (for high visibility) and has reflective details.
If you enjoy hiking, look no further than the Arc’teryx Beta Jacket. Not only is it lighter and thinner, but it’s also equipped with a new PFAS-free Gore-Tex expanded polyethylene (ePE) membrane to keep wind and rain out while allowing sweat vapor to escape. In addition to the ePE membrane, there’s a soft backing fabric, recycled nylon fabric, and a C0 DWR coating (which refers to the total absence of harmful fluorocarbons. Arc’teryx currently has a 30 percent off sale on its website.
We don’t suggest the Teca Fleece for freezing temperatures, but it will do the trick if you live in an area where you can get away with skipping a puffer coat. It’s thin and breathable, but still leaves room for additional layers. Meanwhile, the flexible material won’t make you feel constricted. The color blocking design also adds a nice retro touch.
This is a great mid-weight jacket that you can layer under a rain jacket or over a tank top. Made from 100 percent merino wool, it’s dense but also soft. It easily helps to keep you warm when the temperature drops in the upcoming winter season. It also looks super delicious and comes in some great colors. Make sure to use the code “ADVENTURE INCLUDED” to see the discount at checkout.
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Made from 62 percent viscose from bamboo, the Ultra-Soft Hoodie lives up to its name. The refined wrist cuffs and drawstrings provide a put-together vibe, perfect for transitioning from casual office to a workout session without having to pack an extra hoodie. Cozy Earth Hoodies run true to size, so I would size up if you’re looking for an oversized look.– Boutayna Chokrane
The TikTok viral hoodie is for sale, and it’s selling – fast. Editor Adrienne So loves the delicate stitching and airiness. It runs small, so I’d recommend going up a size for a standard fit or two sizes for a baggy, Gen Z-approved aesthetic. The Cozy Fleece Mega Sweatpant is also on sale for $60 ($10 off) if you want to grab a matching set.– Boutayna Chokrane
This hoodie has a sporty look, but it’s not so tight that you can’t layer underneath. In addition to a hood, it also has thumb straps and a high neck that can be zipped up. Although it’s best for winter, it’s also ideal for other activities like cycling or gardening when it’s a little cooler outside. Make sure to use the code “ADVENTURE INCLUDED” to see the discount at checkout.
I’ve been running several miles every day to escape my family (haha, it’s just funny, I love you!) and I realize I need more merino wool base layers if I don’t have to do laundry every day . This is our favorite base layer, with heavy-duty seams that won’t chafe if you’re wearing it under a pack. I put this under the running jacket above on days below 30 degrees.
We recommend this hoodie for those who want an oversized fit with structure. The Popflex Cloud has a nice weight, but as WIRED reviewer Nena Farrell puts it, “it doesn’t [her] look like a marshmallow looking for a campfire.” The waist gathers nicely while the dropped shoulders and large hood drape over your body but still maintain its shape and structure. It looks great with leggings, well-fitting jeans and comes in a lots of beautiful colors.
Pants offer
These SpanxShape Booty Boost Leggings will be featured in our soon-to-be-released guide to the best leggings. Booty Boost leggings are a fan favorite for their built-in rumble lift, but I’m more impressed with the seamless design and quick-dry fabric that make them ideal for my spin and hot Pilates classes. They’re also squat-proof, and if you prefer longer leggings for the winter, the full-length version is also cut in half to $49. In fact, the entire Booty Boost collection is 50 percent off for Cyber Monday: the flare pants, the flare jumpsuit, the 5″ bike shorts, and more. (BTW, make sure you size up—Spanx is close.) – Boutayna Chokrane
I bought these leggings when I started going to the gym because I love Lululemon but my budget doesn’t allow it. They are amazing. The pockets are deep and keep my phone safe while I die on the StairMaster and the waist doesn’t roll down. Leggings keep their shape all day. I did get a hole in the back of one of my pairs, but I think it was due to user error (aka long press-on-stitches). They come in a bunch of fun colors and there are matching longline bras (also discounted and great) that make me feel more put together at the gym without costing a fortune in the process. Right now you can get an entire outfit for $37 instead of $57, which is a very good deal.—Louryn Strappe
These are our go-to pants for those who are perpetually cold. They’re great for a variety of cold weather activities, but the soft, relaxed fit still looks fashionable. They’re made from recycled polyester, insulated with Primaloft, come with an elasticated waist and drawcords at the bottom of the legs if they’re too long on you. For the complete look, pair it with a matching Payette Pullover – also on sale for $142 ($47 off).
These are titled “The Perfect Pant” in our guide to the best climbing gear. They are made of 100 percent organic cotton, so they are very durable and feel super comfortable thanks to the elastic waist and the diamond-shaped crotch gusset. Pro tip: The women’s and men’s versions are basically the same, so if you’re a woman, buy the men’s pants one size down.– Adrienne So
Underwear and shoes offer
This is the best bra in our merino wool guide and I love it enough to rave about it. Branwyn is currently 25 percent off sitewide. It makes no sense to wear everything organic for your sweaters, jeans and jackets while keeping potentially toxic dyes or materials on the clothes closest to your skin. These are sturdy enough to double as bathing suits on hiking or camping trips when I simply have to dive into the water (sometimes by accident).
Everything at Rothy’s is 30 percent off, and the company is also having a sale on Amazon. Rothy’s shoes are quite unique – they are knitted from recycled plastic water bottles. Not only do they keep plastic out of landfills, the shoes themselves are also durable and washable. The company also has a recycling program so you can hand in your worn out shoes and get a new pair. Reviewer Julian Chokkattu loves them! They are very comfortable!– Adrienne So
Barefoot shoes are very good for you and you readers seem to agree. I have trouble accepting this reality because it is very cold outside right now and also many barefoot shoes are surprisingly ugly. However, these Lems boots are waterproof, well-made, and don’t blatantly scream, “I’m trading my blood for that of my 18-year-old son.” (Sorry. I’m kidding. Or am I?) We also like Xero shoes, which are currently 10-50 percent off sitewide.– Adrienne So
These are the best hiking boots I have ever tested. They are so light and comfortable that in winter I use them as my everyday shoes. Zamberlan has a very specific proprietary last that fits my narrow feet and ankles even better than heat molded boots, and the company claims its waterproofing lasts for the life of the boot. My boots haven’t reached the end of their life yet, but I’m going to jump around a river all winter in the rain just to find out.– Adrienne So
Other clothing offers
Here are a few more deals we just couldn’t pass up.
Alo Yoga’s best-selling puffer jacket is 30 percent off, perfectly timed for the winter season. It’s also Alo’s warmest material, designed with water-repellent ripstop and alternative down filling. Along with the zipped side pockets, it features subtle accents like press studs at the front and a detachable hood.– Boutayna Chokrane
We have an upcoming guide to the best running shoes to emerge after this holiday, but these shoes are included. I like the Altra for the wide toe box which lets my foot spread out and the zero drop from heel to toe which allows my Achilles tendon to flex properly and I don’t give myself tendinitis on my long runs. This is the company’s versatile road-to-trail option that I can wear to run to the trails, run in the woods, and then come back home.– Adrienne So
Stance has a 30 percent off sitewide sale with code CYBERWEEK. My goal is to only have to do laundry twice a week for the winter, so I’m considering getting another three-pack of the performance crew socks. They are lightweight nylon and hold their shape excellently, wick sweat well and don’t wrinkle in my shoe.– Adrienne So