Eldeon

This is true, but I usually play on higher difficulties (interloper or custom extreme interloper) where these "excellent" items don't spawn. And even on the lower difficulties, the expedition parka and the mukluks are so rare, that you usually already have the deerskin boots/crafted coat before you find them. So they improve quality of life a little bit, but aren't essential and not always worth the trip to the summit in Timberwolf Mountain.

I agree with Jimmy. We should be able to craft outer layers to prevent a frostbite, but crafting everything (eg. inner layers) would mean there is no incentive to explore, especially since the crafted clothing is better than their premade counterpart.