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VW GTI Sled: Crazy Bob

VW GTI Sled: Crazy Bob

Winter is well under way, though you wouldn’t know it here in SoCal where we’ve experienced an uncanny amont of 70 degree days.  No matter, because we’ll never be able to go sledding, that is unless [...]

Winter Weaponary: Snow Traceball

Winter Weaponary: Snow Traceball

Reign supreme on the snow ball field this winter with the Snow Traceball.  It’s shaped just like the Xistera used in Jai alai – balls in that sport reach speeds of up to 188mph.  The base [...]

Roboplow: Robotic Snow Shoveling (video)

Roboplow: Robotic Snow Shoveling (video)

I’ve said it many times before and I’ll say it again: living in a cold climate totally sucks.  Unless of course you like to ski and then it might have its advantageous.  But you know what [...]

Zippo Hand Warmer

Zippo Hand Warmer

Ain’t nothing like a hot piece of metal in your pocket to get you through some cold days this winter.  The Zippo Hand Warmer uses a platinum catalyzed glass fibre burner to provide up to 10 [...]

Spray-On Anti-Ice Slip Shoe Spray

Spray-On Anti-Ice Slip Shoe Spray

For those of you in the North East getting pounded this winter by an array of unflinching snow storms, you might want to consider having a can of this Spray-On Anti-Ice Slip Shoe Spray handy. Safe [...]

Cold Avenger Expedition Balaclava

Cold Avenger Expedition Balaclava

A cold and crackling face can be the death of your “mind over matter” in extreme temperature situations.  Surprisingly not developed by some mainstream brand name, the Cold Avenger Balaclava will keep your face warm and [...]

Pricey New The North Face Jackets With iPod Controls

Pricey New The North Face Jackets With iPod Controls

Screw the THE.  The North Face just sounds too pretentious.  Two new North Face jackets have surfaced with exterior iPod controls so you don’t have to be futzing around with exposed hands this winter. Looking a [...]

Enter The Sno-Fling SnowBall Throwing Stick

Enter The Sno-Fling SnowBall Throwing Stick

When your snowball fight reaches critical mass, you can be that dude that comes out of nowhere in slow motion with the weapon that will win the battle.  The Sno-Fling could be just that.  Essentially just [...]

Mountain Hardware Refugium And Radiance Jackets Heats Your Core AND Powers Your Gadgets (video)

Mountain Hardware Refugium And Radiance Jackets Heats Your Core AND Powers Your Gadgets (video)

It was just Monday that we saw Columbia’s Bugathermo heated boots.  But honestly, in retrospect, those fell short on the complete package, especially after bearing witness to Mountain Hardware’s Refugium (men’s) and Radiance (women’s) jackets. Hidden [...]

Columbia’s Bugathermo Rechargeable Heated Boot Will Have Your Feet Toasty Warm This Winter

Columbia’s Bugathermo Rechargeable Heated Boot Will Have Your Feet Toasty Warm This Winter

Cold feet on a cold winter day can be absolutely debilitating, especially if you procure the wonderfully appealing gang green.  Not so fast say Columbia sports wear.  They just launched the Bugathermo, a high performance waterproof [...]