Cold weather clothing

We recommend using the
bathroom BEFORE putting
on all your winter layers.

Layering That Works on the Plains

Great Plains cold is a moving target. The temperature may read twenty, but the wind makes it feel like ten, then five, then worse. The answer is layering you can adjust without drama. Start with a wicking base that keeps sweat off your skin, add an insulating mid‑layer that traps warm air, and finish with a shell that blocks wind and sheds snow. When you heat up shoveling or walking, vent the shell or shed the mid‑layer before sweat builds.

Protect the ends of the system. A warm hat and neck gaiter change your whole comfort level. Mittens are warmer than gloves when you’re standing still, and liners inside waterproof shells give you options. Wool socks paired with roomy, insulated boots keep toes happy because tight boots are cold boots.

Dressing this way turns winter into a series of small adjustments instead of a battle. You stay out longer, think clearer, and come home ready for tomorrow.