The men’s Refugium and women’s Radiance jackets come wired to provide heat as well as the ability to power small electronics stashed in pockets. Indeed, add the optional Ardica Technology battery pack to these jackets and a wearer will have three temperature settings and a portable plug-in to charge a phone or camera.
The jackets cost about $450 apiece with the added battery pack and technology converters. www.mountainhardwear.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
