Sian Lewis

Affordable and functional, the quilted blanket Mountain Warehouse Compact Camping Blanket doubles up as a handy pillow

A heavy but pleasingly soft and warm, the Snugpak Fleece Liner is ideal for bitter winter nights

Low-priced and decent-sized, the Trespass Fleece Blanket is a functional but cosy fleece

The warm, waterproof and tough-as-nails Yeti Lowlands Blanket feels bombproof

With a design inspired by the cosmos, the Kelty Galactic Down Blanket is warm, lightweight and – importantly for some – long

Keep creepy crawlies at bay with the bug-repelling Keela Insect Shield Blanket

Venture into the wet worry free in the Red Original Active Jacket – a stretchy, packable waterproof, ideal for popping in your rucksack for changeable conditions

The IZIPIZI Snow All Weather’s affordable Cat 2 lens is ideal for most conditions, and two sizes make it easy to get the right fit

A well-priced ski goggle, the Bloc Fifty Five has a handy magnetic design for swapping between two included lenses – great for changeable conditions

Whether commuting by bike or hitting the trails, the Chrome Storm Salute Commute means you’re prepared for whatever the weather throws at you

Both pocket-friendly and piste-friendly, the TOG24 Chamonix Cat 2 is an affordable first goggle

A great all-rounder for keen hikers, the North Face Dryzzle Futurelight matches good waterproofing with a great fit for all-day comfort

Style meets substance in these Oakley Line Miner Snow goggles designed by pro boarder Jamie Anderson, which boast crystal vision and a comfy wide strap

Warm, comfy and smart – this longer-length Columbia Mount Bindo Insulated women’s ski jacket doubles up as a winter all-rounder coat, but check the fit first

The Dragon Alliance NFX will have you covered for most conditions, with an oversized lens that offers great range of view for skiers with larger faces

Advanced skiers need look no further than the tough-as-nails Haglöfs Vassi Gore-Tex

Get creative customizing your Sungod Vanguards – they offer a great field of vision and should last ages thanks to a lifetime guarantee

A simple, effective and smart, the Craghoppers Atlas is an affordable waterproof for women – as Goldilocks would say, this is just right

Not too baggy, not too slim, Columbia Kick Turner ski pants marry a good balance of warmth and breathability to provide amazing versatility

The durable BLOC Mask MK3 ski goggles stand out for their anti-fog performance – and their reasonable price tag

Whether for mountaineering or skiing, the lightweight Helly Hansen Odin Mountain Softshell pants are a good quiver-of-one choice for all winter sports

Combining retro looks with state-of-the-art technology, Vallon Freebirds offer a great field of vision and do their bit to combat the plastic crisis too

The snow proof but breathable Arc’Teryx Shashka Stretch is a softshell designed with fast-paced backcountry explorers in mind

For top-of-the-range protection and fit, the Helly Hansen Verbier Infinity fits the bill

The pastel-pretty OOSC 1080 women’s ski pants go to the top of the style rankings, but they’re also snow roof and comfy enough to tackle long ski days