The Coziest I’ve Been Was While Testing Gifts for the Cold Person in Your Life

It’s getting cold outside, and it’s even worse for a person who’s always cold. The first crisp morning of the season sends your poor, perpetually cold loved one diving under the bedsheets, digging for the fuzzy socks, or fiddling with the thermostat when your back is turned. (Don’t look—they’re probably doing it right now.) This year, give the gift of warmth to your friend who is constantly shivering, sniffling, and suffering. From protective layers for outdoor adventures to cozy accessories, here’s how to show your hypothermic human you care.

For more ideas, check out our many holiday gift guides, including the best Gifts for Birders, Gifts for Golfers, and Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers, and Outdoorsy People, and more.

Updated October 2025: We added the Xero Pagosa Cozy, the Skida Fleece Scarflette, the Dreo Whole Room Heater, the Rumpl Wrap Sack, the Finisterre RNLI Jumper, In the Kingdom of Ice book, and the Fjällräven Expedition Down Lite Jacket.