I recently purchased the Ski Doo Expedition Radiant jacket shown below and so far like it very much. I haven’t yet used it to ride, but spent hours behind a snowblower and on the ATV pushing snow.

It cuts the wind, has become more flexible with wear, and has decent reflective safety marking. The pockets are good so far to carry stuff.
The inside phone pocket with clear window is barely large enough to hold my iPhone XR.
I haven’t needed the heat yet, but like that I can control the temperature when the battery kicks in.

 

Another item that’s working very well are these Superior Gloves. These were actually too warm to wear plowing snow at -10C with non-heated grips on the ATV.
I’ll test them in our current cold snap at temperatures below -25 C, but impressive so far. Purchased on Amazon.ca for $59.00 CAN.
I was pleased to find the removable face warmers shown white on the photo came in black on both sets I ordered.

 

FXR base layers , Rmor protective vest, FXR insulated mono suit, ski Doo grip gloves and ski Doo handlebar gauntlets

 

Trail ride in Northern Maine and NH. Bought the "warmest" Choko gear in 2004 and was never cold once. Down to -27 F in Northern Maine a couple years ago with no issues. Bought the same setup new last year. Not sure why as my originals were still in great shape, but just wanted new. Sleds are a little colder these days.

 

We both have Cortech bibs and jackets. They work great, fit and wear great. BUT they stopped making snowmobile gear. Still make MC gear as that is their background.

 

Really love my Cortech gear. Bibs had to be retired this year and very disappointed they don't make them anymore. Jacket is full of great features and still going strong. Bought a pair of FXR bibs that appear to be really warm with plenty of pockets. Trails opening in southern Wisconsin today so I'm anxious to break them in.

 

2024... I'm still using my 2003 Skidoo MXz jacket. Hands down the warmest, lightest, wind proofest coat I own. No need for batteries. It just works. -30 I'm still warm

 

I still have a Ski Doo bibs and jacket from’97. Zipper needs replacing on the jacket, but it really was a good buy. Not sure why it took so long to replace with a new set.

 

My old tough duck Jacket I bought 15 years ago, a pair of work snow pants and work winter boots, and a pair of gloves I bought 8 years ago. The big money goes in the sled these days.

 

G-Max helmet--Klim Arctic Balaclava--Klim Coat--Ski Doo Helium Bibs--Schampa Layering--Baffin Boots--Polaris Gloves--Ski Doo Grip Gloves on warmer days--Klim Socks.

Don~

 

Klim Arctic Balaclava

This 👆 changed my whole world. I wear a Mx style helmet and goggles, and this is the only face mask that keeps the goggles from fogging in deep cold.

That and my bunny boots are really the only two nonnegotiable gear items for me.

Other than that I have a few coats, bibs, gloves, and under layers to adapt to weather and riding style for the day.

I did pick up a pair of Klim Inversion gloves last year, have really been liking them. My 90% of the time glove. Great grip, thin on the bottom, thick on the back of the hand, breathable, and can still out them on when my hands are wet. Two 👍 on these:
https://www.amazon.com/KLIM-Inversi...=9033977&hvtargid=pla-2244223097667&psc=1&mcid=0af1ce8e68b93fd28961fa617ff55435

 

Here's what I wear and why. Note that I would gladly buy all of it again - everything I wear has been an "upgrade" over the years to my old gear, and I'm now 100% happy with everything. This will be my first season with the 509 Armor vest and Grip gloves, but I'm feeling very good about them.

Helmet - CKX Mission
I love this thing, people make fun of me for how much I love it. It never fogs, even when not plugged in (though there is a heated shield as well), great visibility, very warm, very quiet, adjustable sun viser, and adjustable sunshade. Crystal clear and no glare at night. Super easy to pop the shield open and chat.

Base - Merino wool (various brands / weights)
Depends on the weather, but I always wear a base layer. Sometimes a very thin one, sometimes a thick one. Similar deal with socks, though my socks are almost always thick. I like copper sole thermal max.

Mid - 509 Armor, maybe a sweater / sweatpants if it's really cold
This is my first year wearing chest protection of any kind. Tried a tekvest, just too bulky for me sadly. I'm very worried I'll be too warm with the 509 on warmer days, but I'm crossing my fingers that with the liner pulled from the jacket and no sweatpants, I'll be fine. Since I got my FXR outers (see below), I've never ridden anywhere cold enough to have the jacket liner, a sweater, and sweatpants...but it could happen?

Outer - FXR Renegade FX Jacket and Bib
I much prefer bibs to pants, they make the whole seal with the jacket much better, and they're much easier to wear. The downside is, they're notably warmer, and as you can probably tell I'm never too cold but frequently too hot. I do not wear the jacket liner - I don't think I ever have - I'd occasionally wear a sweater but now that I have my 509 armour, likely not. I LOVE these pants and jacket because a) super warm b) very comfertable c) FAST floatation technology makes me feel better on the lake d) tons of venting for when it gets too hot, especially on the pants. The only downside is that there aren't as many pockets as there could be in the jacket.

Boots - Columbia Bugaboot XTM III
What?! Not a real snowmobile boot?! Heck no. These things are SWEET. Affordable, warm as all hell, very small / lightweight / athletic / supportive, completely waterproof, made by Columbia. Mine are 9 years old right now and I LOVE them (they were the first thing I upgraded over my old gear). They're made for winter hiking, so if you're an athletic rider, they're a perfect match.

Gloves - Skidoo Grip gloves
My hands are the one thing that frequently get way too cold. Rather than constantly chase thicker and warmer gloves, I decided to get a pair of muffs, and the grip gloves. Should be warmer than ever, and also be able to feel the bars way better. Fingers crossed (pun intended) they work as well as I expect them to!

 

For Cold weather I wear cold gear breathable base layer under armour or other, hoodie or a light fleece or eddie bauer fleece line windbreaker as a mid and absolute zero ski doo coat and bib which is amazing. Light weight balaclava and the best helmet ever ckx mission. Gloves are lightweight with muffs. 2 pairs socks alpaca and heavyweight wool.

 

I have struggled to find good boots that don't start leaking in the first season and decided to try Skidoo Tec+ boots and they seem pretty good so far. So I recommend those with a thin pair of merino wool socks with a heavier wool pair over top.

I have also been a long fan of the Skidoo Helium 50 bib pants but it looks like they are discontinued.

Goggles all I wear are Oakley Line Miners with rose prizm lense. I have two pairs I cycle between as needed.

 

Worked outside a while this afternoon at -30 in my Expedition jacket, stayed very warm. It’s down to -36 now, so took a stroll around the yard checking block heater cords and the beautiful night. Even just standing around it seems good.

 

Mission helmet, Klim base layers ( have all 3 levels plus a set of merino too), ski doo balaclava (the Oxygen recommended one, ultimate Trail maybe?), a Dootalk short sleeve poly t shirt, 509 RMor chest protection vest (get one if you don’t wear chest protection!), Klim Inferno jacket, then Klim outer layers ( have 3 levels of those too). Keweenaw, Klimate and Tomahawk jackets and Keweenaw, Klimate and Togowtee bibs. I can mix and match levels of base layers and outers to get exactly what I need for the changing conditions in a week long trip. I also pack various skidoo fleeces and hoodies if I’d need them but so far never have. Socks: Klim or Skidoo. Boots: Klim Adrenaline BOA or skidoo Tec boots. Gloves is where I struggle. Skidoo X team were ok, latest pair seems different, much colder. Went to Klim Klimate gloves and are ok, not great. Suggestions?

Buy yourself a set of boot dryers for the cabin at night. Toasty way to start the next day!

 

Mission helmet, Klim base layers ( have all 3 levels plus a set of merino too), ski doo balaclava (the Oxygen recommended one, ultimate Trail maybe?), a Dootalk short sleeve poly t shirt, 509 RMor chest protection vest (get one if you don’t wear chest protection!), Klim Inferno jacket, then Klim outer layers ( have 3 levels of those too). Keweenaw, Klimate and Tomahawk jackets and Keweenaw, Klimate and Togowtee bibs. I can mix and match levels of base layers and outers to get exactly what I need for the changing conditions in a week long trip. I also pack various skidoo fleeces and hoodies if I’d need them but so far never have. Socks: Klim or Skidoo. Boots: Klim Adrenaline BOA or skidoo Tec boots. Gloves is where I struggle. Skidoo X team were ok, latest pair seems different, much colder. Went to Klim Klimate gloves and are ok, not great. Suggestions?

Buy yourself a set of boot dryers for the cabin at night. Toasty way to start the next day!

Holy crap. I can't imagine wearing that much stuff - I always want the lightest possible everything! The ONLY exception is my hands - I'm riding tomorrow with the grip gloves and muffs, I'll post back how they do. The only problem is it will be super warm (-1 C) so it's hardly a fair test...But I've also always struggled with gloves and I think muffs and thin gloves are the answer.