The Best Winter Coats For Every Type Of Traveler

From jet-set shopping sprees to extreme adventure, the travelers on your holiday gift list hit the road for all kinds of reasons in all kinds of seasons, but winter gear can be the hardest to shop for, especially when certain activities require technical considerations. When it’s safe to explore again, you’ll want your traveler to be ready for his or her favorite kind of winter fun; use this guide to the best winter coats for all types of travelers, all available online, to knock out your holiday shopping early and easily this year!

For the chic slope star

Newly available in both men’s and women’s sizes, the Trekker 2 Hooded Puffer Jacket from Aviator Nation brings California chill to whichever parts of the mountain your favorite traveler frequents. 300 g/m of PrimaLoft insulation combined with a supremely soft shearling-lined hood and grip-cuff sleeves are ideal for speeding down the slopes, but the sharp style of this versatile puffer makes it perfect for après ski shenanigans, too, so this exceptional coat excels from summit to base.

For the nomad

The Fuego Hooded Down Jacket is an all-seasons puffer of ripstop nylon filled with responsibly sourced down ideal for the traveler who simply never comes home. Cotopaxi designed this stunner, available in 8 personality-packed color combos, to keep travelers cozy year-round with 800 fill power down and elastic binding at hood and cuffs for winter, and an adjustable drawcord waistband for added breathability in spring and fall. Pack it into its own pocket for a cool pillow in summer, and this winter-worthy beauty will comfort your distant traveler in all four seasons.

For the city slicker

If the traveler on your list spends most vacation days in the world’s flashiest cities, turn to Noize for fashion-forward puffers that diverge from the crowd of duller downs. For men, the oversize fit of the River combines with a serious puff in bold classic colors that are sure to stand out as it provides overall protection from chilly wind with a detachable hood, high funnel collar and adjustable cuffs. The metallic Carla-M brings the same winter protection and attention-grabbing design for women.

For the extreme explorer, sleek

Does protection from extreme cold require polar-bear-level wrapping? Oros doesn’t think so, and they’ve proven it with the Orion Parka, billed as the warmest coat on Earth despite its minimalist appearance. Available in men’s and women’s sizes, this full-length parka uses NASA technology to eliminate bulk while standing up to temps as low as -40°F with proprietary Solarcore insulation. If your explorer would rather be unencumbered by excess bulk and free to move with surprising agility (and who wouldn’t?), this is the coat to snag this holiday season.

For the extreme explorer, puffy

For some, the idea of traversing extreme climates without a puffy shell is unthinkable, and for those travelers, Columbia developed the Omni-Heat Black Dot technology found in the Barrett Spur Black Dot Parka. This coat captures solar heat and stores it in an inescapable layer that keeps explorers warm, and additional features like a faux fur trimmed hood with a high chin guard, adjustable cuffs and drawcord-adjustable hem keep sharp winds from bringing the chill on any adventure. It’s available in in both men’s and women’s sizes.

For the field and stream enthusiast

Don’t be fooled by the name: This is a coat. Designed to support fishing in unforgiving climates, the Orvis Pro Insulated Fishing Hoodie comes with PrimaLoft insulation sandwiched between Ultralight 20D stretch ripstop nylon for true warmth that doesn’t restrict motion. Water-resistant and wind-resistant with body mapped insulation that regulates temperature, this breathable piece of pro gear self-packs into its own internal pocket and can be tossed in the washing machine after any day out and is available in multiple colors in both men’s and women’s sizes.

For the athlete on the go, zip

Athletes rarely take a break from training, and that includes when traveling. For those who need to train outdoors even when the chill factor is strong, the United By Fitness Winterized Jacket from Reebok provides winter warmth with a water-repellant exterior and sweat-wicking interior to keep active travelers dry from both sides. In snow or rain, the high collared hood provides additional weather protection, and three pockets (two zip, one snap) protect belongings while keeping hands free. The Thermowarm Dealtpeak Performance Jacket provides comparable benefits with a full-zip front in women’s sizes.

For the athlete on the go, pullover

If your traveling athlete leans more toward hoodies than zip-up jackets but still needs legitimate protection from winter weather while training outdoors, give the gift of Champion’s Reverse Weave StormShell Anorak Hoodie. Each of three layers accomplishes a unique function: The outer layer is water-repellent; the middle layer is wind-resistant; and the soft inner layer retains heat while a storm flap and scuba-collared adjustable hood offer total winter comfort. This unisex pullover fits similar to a men’s slim style, so women may want to order a size down.