Designed by a physician — and worn by high-altitude mountaineers as mighty as Ed Viesturs — the ColdAvenger Expedition Balaclava is in the running as the warmest head covering ever made. It protects you from cold, sun and wind.
The unique ventilator, a filter made of “medical-grade” plastic, fits over your mouth to mix inhaled cold air with exhaled warm air, keeping your body better regulated, the company says. $79.95, www.coldavenger.com
—Stephen Regenold
This product is a part of a series from a “Winter Gear Roundup” article highlighted on Gear Junkie and an accompanying column on Outside magazine this week. See all the featured products below.
2009/2010 ‘WINTER GEAR ROUNDUP’ PRODUCTS:
- Avalanche Airbag Backpack
- Helly Hansen Uber Down Coat
- Kahtoola TS snowshoes
- Columbia Heated Boots
- POC Receptor BUG Helmet
- Mountain Hardwear Heated Jackets
- ColdAvenger Balaclava
- Black Diamond Agent AvaLung Pack
- Osprey Kode 30 Backpack
- Julbo Revolution Goggle
- Kelty Gunnison Pro Tent
- Sierra Designs Drizone Down Bootie
- La Sportiva Baruntse Boots
