When backcountry skiing, a good pack is a must. This Mammut pack offers ample storage and lets you carry skis or snowboards while still allowing easy access to the fully-zipped main compartment. A separate avalanche compartment allows easy retrieval in the event of an emergency, and slots for a shovel and probe keep safety essentials organized. You’ll also find a helmet holder, ice ax straps, insulated hydration hose and a padded goggle pouch in the pack. Testers loved that adjustable straps contoured to perfectly fit your body. $169.95 mammut.com
Author: Jenny Willden
Jenny Willden
Jenny Willden is the Managing Editor of Outdoor Sports Guide and a self-proclaimed gear and grammar nut. She's a member of the North American Travel Journalists Association and the Adventure Travel Trade Association. A lover of adventure and travel, she's happiest when riding horses or snowboarding in Utah’s mountains. Follow Jenny’s exploits on Twitter @jennywillden or Instagram @jlwillden.
Control your iPod without freezing your fingers! These gloves feature an integrated wireless iPod remote control with Fibretonics technology that allows you to control song selection and volume by just flicking the joystick. Great for skiing or boarding, the gloves are really warm and have a goggle wipe, stretch thumb panel and full finger wrap caps for durability. $135.95 kombi.com
For the biking enthusiast in your life, get the Springwater, Keen’s first closed-toe cycling shoe. The shoes have a full length SPD-compatible plate and a removable metatomical footbed for comfort. The moisture wicking lining keeps your feet dry on any ride. $130 keenfootwear.com
Give a gift that’s good for the planet and beautiful! All clothing made by this company is fair trade and handmade by artisans in poorer regions of South America. This flattering, hand knit cardigan is made in Peru from 100% organic cotton with eco-friendly dyes. Many other styles for men and women are available. $125 indigenousdesigns.com
Stay warm on winter runs in this hooded, foam fleece thermal that blocks wind, regulates moisture and retains warmth. Merrell’s® Opti-Stretch™ microfleece feels soft, but works to move body-chilling moisture away from your skin. The hood stays in place while running and the ponytail hole allows you to keep your hair out of your face while keeping your head warm. $124.95 merrell.com
A perfect gift for gym rats or new moms, this recycled fabric messenger bag is ideal for working out, yoga or as a diaper bag. It features an ergonomic strap that distributes weight evenly across your back and shoulders for comfortable wear. The interior is large enough to fit a 15˝ laptop, clothes for the gym or baby diapers and toys. Straps on the back of the bag hold a yoga mat or blanket and can also be used to hang the bag on a stroller. The insulated side pockets fit baby bottles or water bottles and are angled for…
The exclusive Re-Up® interchangeable system in these goggles makes switching out lenses speedy and easy. Just pop the lens off from the front and put the new one on. Every Virve® is helmet compatible and has superior venting to eliminate fog, spherical lenses and an extra mirrored spherical lens for bluebird days. These goggles fit well on medium to large faces and don’t allow air to seep in through the sides. $115 gordini.com
Great for ski gear or the gym, this bag’s outer fabric is water resistant 900D Nylon which protects it from the elements. The bag also features padded grab and carry handles, inner pockets, lots of space and a lifetime guarantee. The Kransky’s colors and shape are more oriented toward women, while men may prefer the colors of the Old Banger style, a similar bag. Both come in three colors and a medium size, but smaller and larger versions are on the way. $100 crumplerbags.com
Enjoy hot, fresh-roasted coffee while winter camping or spending time outdoors with this small, packable java kit. It allows you to brew two cups of coffee in just two minutes and features a color-change heat indicator window so you’ll know when the water’s hot. You can also use the kit without the coffee press to heat water for meals. The java kit includes an adjustable burner, cooking cup with insulating cozy, coffee press, tripod base for stability and coffee sample. Available at REI. $99 jetboil.com
Jeans that look good and keep you toasty in cold weather? It’s true! Made from stretch organic denim, these jeans feature a full inner flannel lining that makes them super soft, comfortable and warm. Legend (men), Madison (women) $95 prana.com