India, Jan. 28 -- If you know someone from the East Coast, chances are you've heard them utter the line, "It's not the temp, but the humidity that gets you". Believe me when I say they're not lying-winter in the northeast demands some especially toasty attire. Add the raw, wet, and windy conditions typical of my native Cape Cod, and you'll really learn to dial in your winter wardrobe. Whether you're going for a winter beach walk with the dog or simply running to the grocery store, reliable down insulation is the name of the game for staying comfortable in the face of truly frigid conditions, or as we Cape Codders call it, "wicked cold".

Being born and raised on the Cape, combined with my love for the outdoors, I rely on a few key garmen...