Snow kidding, Seattle — it’s time to bundle up. With a cold snap this week + lower-than-normal temps predicted throughout the winter, stocking that wardrobe with super cozy clothes is a must. And don’t forget that ski season is here, too.
This is where the city’s outdoorsy shops shine. While everyone knows REI as a Seattle success story, there are plenty of other retailers with strong local roots that have your chilly-weather needs covered.
❄️ KAVU: This store dates back to 1993 when a dude named Barry Barr started selling caps out of his car, before moving the operation to Ballard and eventually growing the brand wider.
Good for: Those who want some style with substance
Item on our wish list: Retro-rific crewneck sweater, $70
❄️ Feathered Friends: As the name suggests, it’s all about getting down here at the SLU retailer, with insulated sleeping bags, bedding + jackets.
Good for: The ultimate winter campers or the outdoor folk with always-cold feet
Item on our wish list: Comfy-looking, colorful Down Booties, $119
❄️ evo: Long known as a ski and snowboard gear supplier, don’t sleep on the apparel game at the Northlake shop, which has its own art gallery + a whole party vibe going on.
Good for: Those hitting the slopes, or simply wish they were
Item on our wish list: The layer-ready Felsen hooded insulator, $174.95
❄️ Outdoor Research: Building its reputation for innovation over three decades, the Seattle-based manufacturer was founded by a nuclear physicist + integrates new tech into its products.
Good for: The geeky adventurer
Item on our wish list: The wired-up, fancy Lucent Sensor Heated Mitts, $359
❄️ Filson: For an outfitter that traces its roots back to the 19th century, the looks — found at both the Ballard and SoDo locations — have a timeless PNW quality, recalling fashionable lumberjacks.
Good for: Old school active types who already know what gear works for them
Item on our wish list: The classically flanneled Hawks Point Sherpa Fleece Jacket, $175
