Right now is the time to buy all of your winter essentials

While you may have your sights set on spring, we are still in the thick of winter (sorry to be a buzzkill!). And while that may sound painful to some, there is a silver lining -- there has never been a better time to stock up on all of your winter gear must-haves! So if you have a winter trip coming up (maybe skiing in Utah or snowshoeing in Canada?), upgrade your gear guilt-free.

From jackets to pants to boots and gloves, right now all of the your go-to brands like Eddie Bauer and Columbia are having markdowns on practically all of their end of season items. Below you'll find 19 of our favorite must-haves for people that love braving the cold -- and most of them are on sale. Stay warm and happy shopping!