36 OUTSIDE MAGAZINE
Dispatches Heated Gear
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FGYou Want That
Toasted?
POWERED EQUIPMENT
TO STAVE OFF THE COLD
BY HAYDEN CARPENTER
A. Black Diamond Hot Forge
chalk bag $60
Winter offers some of the best
rock-climbing temperatures, but
the high friction is useless if your
fingers are too numb to feel the
stone. A dip in this heated and
insulated chalk bag brings the
tips back to life so you can finish
your latest climbing project.
B. Outdoor Research Gripper
Sensor gloves $199
Outdoor Research added its
AltiHeat system to one of its
bestsellers, so you can keep your
digits warm during winter chores.
Constructed from fleece and
Gore-Tex Infinium Windstopper,
these gloves have grippy palms
and provide ample dexterity—
perfect for shoveling the driveway
or chopping wood.C. Ravean Down X jacket $250
The Tesla of jackets, this high-
powered 750-fill down puffy has
six heating panels positioned in
the back, chest, and pockets, and
you can adjust the warmth with
the press of a button. Its 12-volt
battery triples as a flashlight and
USB charging port.D. Salomon S/Pro 120 Custom
Heat Connect ski boots $900
Designed for ripping groomers,
bump runs, and glades—andkeeping your feet toasty all day—
this 120-flex all-mountain boot
has a discreet heating system
built into the liner, which is
controlled by a smartphone app
or a button on the boot. And it’s
made for the expert skier, so you
needn’t worry about sacrificing
capability for comfortable toes.E. Gobi Heat Dune 3-Zone
vest $179
This insulated vest hides two
heating panels on the chest and
one on the back. It’s a classy,
versatile layering piece that keeps
your core warm. The lithium-ion
battery slips into an internal
pocket and is good for up to ten
hours of use. You can toggle easily
between three heat settings (the
highest reaches 140 degrees)
using a button on the chest.F. Mobile Warming Primer
pants $160
Made from a cozy stretch-
polyester fabric with three inte-
grated heaters, the Primer gives a
whole new meaning to hot pants.
The base layer features four heat
settings, adjustable by a button or
Bluetooth connection, and a pow-
erful lithium-ion battery for up to
ten hours of blissful warmth.G. Sportube Toaster Elite
boot bag $250
No more frozen-stiff boots
to start your day. The 60-liter
Toaster Elite plugs into the wall so
you can preheat your gear. It’s also
insulated, so it maintains that
warmth on the drive to the moun-
tain. If the car ride is long, you can
power it up off a car outlet and
bask in comfort on first chair.