Ok, so Seattle has a little snow.  It’s not much, but I’m excited.  I have a chance to use stuff!

Outdoor Research Crocodile Gaiters.  I picked these up for hiking St. Helens, and haven’t had much other opportunity to use them this winter.  Is the snow deep enough to justify them? No comment.

Khul Renegade soft shell pants.  I love these.  They’re ridiculously stretchy and comfortable, and even water resistant to a point.  Certainly enough to get me to work and back.

The Marmot Variant makes another appearance, and is still going strong.  I love this thing.  I’ve come to really appreciate the extra insulation on the core of this.  It makes for great layering without unnecessary bulk in the arms.  Plus thumbholes in the cuffs.

And finally, something I don’t have yet, but am seriously considering.  I like my gloves to be waterproof, but I’m not a fan of bulky, insulated skiing gloves.  Naturally, to find the most badass of gloves, one must go to that most badass of sports.

Ice climbing.

The Outdoor Research Warrant gloves are waterproof, while maintaining dexterity and durability thanks to a soft shell and leather construction.  They also look pretty badass.

So maybe I’m jumping the gun a little on gear, considering we’ve only gotten three inches of snow so far.  But if it keeps up I may need something extreme.