Winter outerwear with built-in technology

December 23, 2:14 PMOutdoor Recreation Gear ExaminerSara Thayer

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This winter, outerwear designers have more than insulation in mind for keeping you warm… Outerwear that is compatible with the latest technology and feature battery-powered heaters are a big theme this year, from head to foot. Long gone are the days when you just needed a heavy, bulky jacket to keep you warm. This season, enjoy warmth with an on-off switch while you are enjoying the outdoors.

Outdoor Research Primo Volta Heated Gloves incorporates energized panels to emit heat into the wearers’ hands. The gloves are fully waterproof and breathable using a Gore-Tex® insert. With a heat retention time of four to six hours, the heated liners are removable, rechargeable, lightweight, and use Intelligent Heat™ to regulate the heat output over the hand for changing conditions in differing temperatures. Price: $259.00
Website: www.outdoorresearch.com

The Westcomb iMirage Jacket has built-in technology from QIO Systems to help you play DJ on your iPod while you are suited up for the cold. QIO Systems is a wearable electronics company that has developed smart-fabric touchpads which are integrated into jackets and bags. These touchpads are capable of controlling your cell phone, iPod, MP3 player and are great when you are on the slopes decked out in your super-warm bulky gloves, but need to change the song or volume on your iPod.

The Swany Soflex w/Skintex Glove is a perfect multi-tasker! It features an exclusive removable liner that moisturizes the hand while wearing. The moisture molecules last through several washings and can be easily recharged. Now you can combat those nasty “dishpan hands” while you are doing walking the dog.

The women’s Burton Sapphire snowboarding boot has a new Therm-ic compatible Flex2™ liner that is laced with heating elements powered by a clip-on power pack.