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Exercising outdoorsduring colder months is all about the layers.

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Vanessa Granda. Set Design Mat Cullen

Still, doing that amount of research can be daunting, time-consuming, and definitely frustrating.

Often that starts with the fabric.

Cotton can absorb moisturesweat and rain and snowwhich may leave you feeling damp and cold.

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Try the hood on when you test the jacket to double-check it fits comfortably while you move around.

Green suggests looking for a hood with an adjustable string.

Those toggles are really nice to be able to control the position of the hood, she explains.

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For specific items that lack a full range of sizes, weve provided similar, more inclusive alternatives.

Brands who met the above criteria were able to submit products for consideration.

Testers wrote extensive reviews and rated each product.

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Those who came out on topall listed belowwere awarded a SELF Certified seal.

Bonus points for the thumb holes.

Available in sizes XXSXXXXL.

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Available in sizes XXS3XL Tall.

Its pretty roomy, so if youre generally between sizes, our testers recommend sizing down.

Available in Torrid sizes 006 (M6X).

Similar style in additional sizing availablehere.

Its high-cut collar can be zipped all the way to the top for added warmth if necessary.

Available in sizes XS3XL.