My Favorite Winter Jacket

At seven months pregnant, I’m doing my best to get in those daily steps! I am currently walking a 23 minute mile (…at my fastest, ha!), so leisurely strolling has become my specialty these days. I take daily walks around my neighborhood, but that can get monotonous (…especially given my snail pace!), so on weekends when Blake is free, we’ll go do something active but light enough for me to handle at this stage in my pregnancy. Last weekend it was SO cold out, but it was honestly the best day to hike up to Mount Bonnell because there were no tourists around, ha! We had the view to ourselves and had so much fun walking and talking about how different life will be in just two short months…this time next year Blake will be carrying our little guy in a backpack as we hike this same area! Still surreal (and so exciting!) for us to imagine.

Y’all have seen me rave about this Patagonia parka jacket on my Instagram Stories…it truly is THE jacket I swear by. It’s warmer than my puffer jackets and I love the color options (it comes in olive, tan and navy). Honestly, it’s SO COZY and I love that it’s stylish, too. Though I wear a medium in Patagonia pullovers, I wear size XS in their jackets. This particular style runs big, so if you’re unsure, definitely size down! Can’t say enough great things, it’s a purchase well worth the money – it’s extremely durable and hands down the jacket I wear most.

If you’re looking for winter activewear or gear, look no further than Backcountry! They carry all the brands I adore and love to mix and match: Fjallraven, Alo Yoga, Sorel, Patagonia, Brixton, Free People…to name some of my favorites!

I’ve been getting more and more questions about my weatherproof boots, and I can’t say enough great things about this pair by Sorel. They are extremely comfortable and really sturdy. For size reference, I went a half size up so I could wear warmer socks without feeling cramped. Not to mention they’re really pretty boots! Always such a big fan of Sorel.

I know the holiday season is crazy (…like, the craziest!), but I hope you’re getting in some quality outdoor time to yourself! I may not be burning a million calories, but getting outdoors always helps clear my head and brighten my mood (…these pregnancy hormones = I am an emotional roller coaster throughout the day). Getting outside and moving helps my mental state just as much as my physical!

If you need some cold weather gear, Backcountry is the place to shop! Linking to my outfit details below, XO.

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PATAGONIA JACKET (wearing XS) / LEGGINGS (linking a non-maternity version) / SOREL BOOTS / SOCKS / BLACK LONG SLEEVE (similar) / BEANIE / FJALLRAVEN MINI BACKPACK

A big thank you to Backcountry for sponsoring this post! All opinions are my own.