If there's one wardrobe staple worth investing in, it's your winter jacket (although a good pair of winter boots is a neck-and-neck second). Canadians are no strangers to winter weather alerts ...

The usual cold-weather suspects topped our January wishlists, including a knee-length waterproof puffer, a cozy fleece ...

No river can stop her! Watch as she makes incredible waterproof boots using just plastic bags and duct tape. This DIY survival hack is perfect for keeping your feet dry in any wet situation!

If you think about it, most of these products are cheaper than checking a bag — I hope that's all the justification you need.