Mountain Hardwear has introduced the first pre-wired wintersports jackets – Men’s Refugium and Women’s Radiance. Both provide heat on demand along with power and re-charging capacity for handheld electronics including GPS devices, PDAs, MP3 players and digital cameras. The Ardica Moshi Power System, weighing less than a pound, provides the power to heat the jacket and for any handheld devices.
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“More than 60 percent of the U.S. population uses handheld electronics to stay connected, oriented and entertained, whether riding a lift, skiing in the backcountry, attending a winter sporting event, or walking in SoHo. Combined with the sophisticated design and warming features of Mountain Hardwear jackets, the Ardica Moshi Power System brings new meaning to the ‘plugged in’ apparel trend by providing an all-in-one outerwear solution,” said Paige Boucher, public relations director for Mountain Hardwear.
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Users can adjust the temperature of the jacket by a toggle switch on the left breast of the jacket. When activated, both the Refugium and Radiance jackets will deliver up to 100-degree heat in temperatures down to minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit for up to 8.6 hours. Simultaneously, it can provide power and recharge handheld electronic devices.
The Refugium and Radiance jackets are available now through Mountain Hardwear retailers. MSRP: jacket - $240; Moshi System - $145; Tech Connect Kit - $50.
Mountain Hardwear, established in 1993, is a leading manufacturer of mountaineering and outdoor equipment, apparel and accessories for extreme conditions. Mountain Hardwear, a wholly owned subsidiary of Columbia Sportswear, distributes its products through specialty outdoor and sporting goods retailers in the U.S. and 40 countries worldwide. Its corporate headquarters is located in Richmond, California.
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this jacket looks very cool (no pun) however the commercial is pretty lame
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