Gadgets & Gear

Hand-Knitted Retroreflective Cowls

$45, www.k8knitz.com

Whether you’re running, bike riding or just going to a party, stay warm, safe and hip with this handmade scarf. The Cowls glow or shimmer when reflecting light from a car, a flash camera or any other light source. This item is created with 80 percent acrylic and 20 percent wool, making it a cozy and stylish accessory.

Stay i360 Headphone Hat Beanie v3.0

$29.95, www.ithreesixty.com

Hold on to your hats and, in this case, your iPods as well. This one-size-fits-all product allows you to connect your iPod into a small detachable speaker within the cap so you can to groove to any type of music on the go. Your iPod is protected from moisture by a neoprene pocket. At the end of the day, the speakers and iPod can be removed before washing so you – and your iPod – stay fresh.

Agloves

$17.99, www.agloves.com

Created by a mother-and-daughter duo, this brand new glove is not only green but also cutting-edge. Made out of bamboo and silver-coated nylon, the Aglove is engineered to make smart phone use even warmer and easier. Small amounts of real silver woven into fabric allow touchscreen devices to respond to your gloved fingertip. Agloves prevent chilly fingers during those cold winter months of smart phone use.

Under Armour ColdGear® Hood

$24.99, www.underarmour.com

The double-knit fabric of this head and face mask give you all of the warmth of a knit balaclava with none of the bulk. The full face protection extends below the neckline so you don’t have any gaps between your hat and your shirt. The drop chin allows it to convert to a neck gaiter for maximum ventilation.

Scuba Hoodie

$148, www.shoplululemon.com

This hooded sweatshirt is made of thick cotton fleece and lined with COOLMAX so it keeps you dry even when you’re sweating from your morning run. Once you finish your workout, remove the button-off sleeves and wear your stylish vest to grab a cup of joe at the local coffee shop.

YAKTRAX

$14.99 - $60, www.yaktrax.com

The worries of falling on slippery sidewalks, driveways and more are finally over thanks to YAKTRAX. This product, inspired by the sure-footed Tibetan Yak, can attach to any type of shoe from casual tennis shoes to heavy weight snow boots. Products are available for everyone from casual walkers to hardcore climbers.

Insulator Performx tights

$65, www.Zappos.com

These tights use WarmStretch(TM) temperature-regulation fabric to help your body maintain a constant temperature in a variety of conditions. They are constructed with special supportive fabric to help support and stabilize the muscles and joints of the leg during running or other fitness activities. The compression provided by tights helps circulation, too. Available for both men and women.

Columbia’s Omni-Heat Jacket

Prices vary, www.columbia.com

Columbia has recently created groundbreaking thermal technology that allows warmth and heat-loss to be contained. The jackets are based on layer and electronic technology small enough to fit inside a pocket. The Omni-Heat layer contains small silver dots that reflect personal heat back to the body instead of allowing the winter wind to whisk it away.