The Best Gear for Winter Photography

Dec 01, 2025

ProMaster

A person in winter clothing adjusts a camera on a tripod, standing on snow with snow-covered mountains and a clear sky in the background.

There is a duality to shooting during winter. Cold, snowy days can be the catalyst for some amazing photos and adventures, but this can come at the expense of your gear. We’re going to cover some of the best gear from ProMaster to get you through the coldest months of the year, without sacrificing your ability to create images and video.

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XC-M Tripods

XC-M tripods are extremely versatile and portable with a lightweight design, perfect for cold weather adventures when you don’t want to be slowed down. The tension control knob has an integrated memory lock dial to set a repeatable tension stop. With transverse folding legs, every tripod in the line folds down for easy transport. Each leg’s angle and length are independently adjustable, allowing the XC-M tripod to properly support a camera on uneven ground or in snowy conditions.

Quickly convert the tripod to a monopod when you need to change up your shooting experience. All three legs on the XC-M tripod are removable and can be attached to the center column to form a full-sized monopod.

A close-up of a black tripod leg labeled “XC-M 525” standing on snow, with a blurred snow-covered mountain and cloudy sky in the background.

Replace the rubber feet at the bottom with the XC-M All Terrain Feet (sold separately for $29.95) for solid footing on icy ground. The XC-M All Terrain Feet even include snow baskets that you can attach directly to the spikes for stability in snow. The XC-M adapts to be the tripod you need with a full line of accessories.

Pricing ranges from $159.95 to $299.95.

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A person wearing black gloves and a green jacket inserts a red card into a small zippered pocket on the back of one glove while standing on grass.

4-Layer Photo Gloves

The right pair of photo gloves are a gamechanger. While traditional gloves can be cumbersome and make using your camera more difficult, ProMaster 4-layer Photo Gloves are designed with photographers in mind. The 4-layer design is windproof and water resistant to keep your hands warm. The index finger and thumb tips fold back, making camera use far easier. If it’s colder than you’d like, you can keep the fingertips covered and still use your camera’s touchscreen – the index finger is coated with a touch compatible material. Better yet, there’s a zipper pouch just above the wrist cuffing where you can add hand warmers for extra warmth or spare SD cards. These are truly a must have for any photographer that frequents the cold!

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A man in a blue winter coat and black beanie adjusts a camera with a large lens on a tripod, standing outdoors with snow-covered mountains in the background.

Cold Weather Camera Parka

Don’t leave your camera out in the cold with the Cold Weather Camera Parka. The parka’s PU coated nylon outer shell is water and wind resistant while the cotton batting insulation and fleece-lined interior provides warmth for your hands and your gear. Three lens ports are included with this kit to fit a wide variety of lenses.

Two built-in clear windows let you see the back and top of your camera and the bottom of the parka and lens ports can be opened for easy attachment to a tripod. Whether you’re shooting handheld or mounted on a tripod, this camera parka has you covered (literally). This parka is a triple threat. It protects your camera, keeps your batteries warm, and keeps your hands warm, making it a great option for those looking for an all-in-one solution.

Save 20% off the Cold Weather Camera Parka through 12/24/25, bringing the price down to $63.96. After the sale, it’s $79.95.

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A ProMaster Professional 128GB Rugged UHS-II SD card in packaging lies on snow. The package highlights features like shockproof, waterproof, 4K video support, and high write speed. The SD card is visible inside its case.

Rugged™ SD Cards

Rugged SD memory cards can weather nearly anything you put them through. They ‘re able to withstand extreme heat and cold, high humidity, water exposure (rated IP68), and impact. Their molded design is the result of a unique manufacturing process making Rugged SD cards up to 3 times stronger than normal memory cards. The lock switch and thin plastic ribs typically found on standard SD cards have been removed to offer additional protection against physical failure. The bright red color makes these cards easy to find if dropped in your camera bag or in the snow.

Rugged SD cards are built for creators who truly push their gear to the limit. Now available as UHS-I V30 in storage capacities of 32GB to 256GB, UHS-II V60 in capacities of 128GB to 512GB, and UHS-II V90 in capacities of 32GB to 512GB. For extra savings and peace of mind, there’s even a 128GB Rugged UHS-II V60 Memory Card 2 pack available.

Pricing varies from $17.95 – $469.95.

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Rugged Memory Case for XQD, CFexpress type-B, SD & Micro SD

Memory cards are essential for every photographer and videographer. The Rugged Memory Card Case has soft foam inserts to cradle and organize up to 3 CFexpress type B or XQD, 6 SD, or 12 micro SD memory cards. It fits all of the cards you’ll need for wherever your journey takes you. The Rugged Memory case goes above and beyond to keep your cards safe thanks to the hard plastic shell that withstands drops, impact, dirt, and moisture. This case is even waterproof and floats!