We’ve passed the longest night of the year, which means the days are getting steadily longer, and spring is on its way — but we’re not out of the snowy woods yet! However, that doesn’t mean you have to hole up and wait until the icicles start to melt away. Wintertime is host to a wonderful array of outdoor activity sites, from mountaintops to forest trails, and the most important thing is that you are properly insulated from the cold. Here are a few accessories we recommend to keep you nice and toasty out on the winter trail. Don’t forget that all orders over $50 receive free shipping from SunnySports!
Mountain Hardware Hardface Convertible Balaclava – $35 $23.95
Winter days can be hard to assess, besides the one common denominator: it will probably be chilly. One frustrating aspect of the degrees of chilly, however, is the constant taking on and off of outerwear and layers to adjust for the variants in temperature throughout the day. Since your head and neck are two of the most important places to keep warm, go with the Hardface convertible balaclava from Mountain Hardware. The snug-fitting stretch fleece material is lightweight but sufficiently insulating, and is thick enough to be worn alone, but thin enough to be worn under helmets or jacket hoods. Its hinged sides make it so you can wear it full-face, open-face, or just around your neck for when the sun peeks out and warms things up a little.
The North Face HyVent Gaiter – $75 $44.95
Wearing snow pants is not always ideal, depending on the activity, but there is nothing worse than half your pants being soaked at the end of the day from exposure to rain, snow, and slush. Avoid the bulk of snow pants and the discomfort of lower legs with the HyVent gaiters from The North Face. These gaiters are constructed from durable Cordura to resist wear and tear caused by weather and terrain, and are tapered toward the ankle for a snug fit. An adjustable instep strap keeps them securely around your shoes or boots, while the asymmetrical bottom panel protects even the top of your foot from unwanted moisture. A double-riveted toe hook keeps the gaiters from riding up your leg, and the top of the gaiter secures tightly around your calf with an adjustable side-release buckle. The HyVents are an ideal choice for virtually any winter activity.
Marmot Connect Glove – $30 $19.48
More people are taking their electronic devices with them on their outdoor adventures these days, whether it be a GPS device, cell phone, or audio player, and a common complaint is the hassle of taking gloves on and off to enable operation of these devices, particularly where touchscreens are concerned. The Connect gloves from Marmot tackle that issue head-on by integrating touch-sensitive pads into the index fingers and thumbs, making utilization of gadgets easy with either hand. The gloves are constructed with stretch fleece for a cozy, snug fit, and the palms feature a raised rubberized print for better grip. Never worry about taking off your gloves to make a call or change a song again with these handy cold weather gloves.
