The construction of this helmet is built to protect your head with strength, and the bonus is that it is also lightweight. Weighing in at 1.21 pounds, you won't feel weighed down with it on.

To ensure your maximum safety, this helmet complies with EN1077 standards and is comprised of a reinforced ABS shell and shock absorbing core.

This is a helmet built for performance. To get the perfect fit, you simply adjust an easy-to-use dial. To keep the helmet in great condition and odor-free, there is a removable fleece liner and removable fleece liner, so they can be washed.

Along with allowing you a customized fit, the OutdoorMaster Ski Helmet PRO is built to feel great in any weather, as it includes an all-weather airflow climate control.

Clearly, this is an accessory that should be used by all skiers! If you are looking for a highly durable, yet lightweight helmet that allows for maximum airflow, this is your helmet. It also comes with a one-year warranty to ensure your satisfaction.

One of the reasons that we selected this design is because it has smart features designed especially for cold-weather athletes. The mouth section is composed of a thinner wind-resistant material that keeps cold air and winds out but still allows you to breathe.

Another thing that makes this design ideal for the slopes is that it is composed of a stretchy type of material that makes it great for all sizes and shapes of heads, and also makes it easier to pop on a helmet or other gear on top of this base layer for your head. Plus, the top section is able to fold back if you simply want to wear it around your neck.

Protecting your face from the wind and sun is essential out there on the slopes, and this balaclava from Sireck is made specifically for skiers. It is made from wind-resistant materials that keep the cold air out, but it is thin and versatile enough to layer under other bulky winter gear as well. Plus, it comes in at a price point that won’t break the bank.

The fabric used in this ski bag is fairly durable, and there was little evidence of the bag ripping or tearing with normal or even frequent use. However, there were a number of reports of the zippers failing, especially when the bag was filled to capacity.

This bag is nice since it can be carried in quite a few different ways. It can be carried slung over the shoulder, by hand with two strong grips, or as a full backpack, with handles that can be easily stored in one of the zippered pockets.

The bag itself is made from high-density polyester material that resists water and wind damage. In addition, it features a number of grommets that can be used for venting or draining water from the snow. In total, it has an amazing 4050 cubic inches of room in the interior that is divided into three compartments, a main one in the center and two others along the sides. It’s enough room to easily store your boots, gloves, helmet, wax, goggles, and a scarf or two to keep the chill away.

The Athletico Ski Boot Bag is waterproof and a great way to store not only your boots but also most of your skiing equipment when you travel.

Overall, the performance of this boot is one of the best we’ve seen in the freestyle and all-mountain ski categories. They are powerful, responsive, gave great feedback from the snow, whether it’s a powder or packed tight. It also features a swappable sole, so fitting into different ski fittings isn’t that much of an issue.

This particular pair of ski boots is remarkably different than most others in that it is designed from the inside out to fit the foot of the skier first. For the most part, this has created a more customized fit that most people with narrow to average feet can enjoy. However, if you have slightly wide feet, the boots may be a bit uncomfortable for you.

The NFS Celliant EHV liner is paired with a polyester cuff and a durable PU shell. These boots feature a fiberglass rear spine and an upright feel to them, which provides a great deal of overall support and stability as you maneuver down the slope. Most people found these boots to be very comfortable overall, and with the shock-absorbing heel, there is little chance of any serious discomfort.

This case works by completely surrounding your phone in a patented chromium thermal barrier that protects your device from the cold and heat. It works the same way your winter coat helps to hold in heat, which means no more dead batteries around lunchtime! Plus, it protects your phone in other ways as well.

This little case is also shock-resistant, so if you take a spill on the slopes you can feel confident that your phone is protected from the fall. It also works as a flotation device that protects your phone from water damage as well. Don’t worry, this super strong barrier around your phone won’t affect its cellular coverage as you play outdoors this winter.

While you may feel compelled to leave your phone at the lodge or cabin, keeping it on you means that you will be able to call for help if needed. This thermal case will help protect your expensive phone in more ways than one and comes in a wide variety of color options. Plus, it’s a great case to take with you on your warm-weather adventures as well!

Most reviewers have high hopes and good experiences with the material and durability of these shorts. The compression material is slightly thin but seems to hold up. If the shorts rip, there is a ninety-day warranty period offered by Triple Eight.

A better question is, what can these not be used for? If you are learning how to ski or are overly cautious, these are made for you. They provide great padding throughout your tailbone, hips, and thighs, keeping you from feeling the force of a nasty fall. They fit easily under a pair of ski pants and will save you from bruises and aches. Some male reviewers have been disappointed in the fact that there is no cup pouch.

The primary material of the shorts is made from form-fitting mesh. This gives you a tight yet comfortable fit without cutting off your circulation. The pads are made from shock-absorbing EVA foam. The pads are removable, making the shorts easy to wash.

While not the strongest poles we’ve seen, the lightweight aluminum poles offer a great deal of strength and resistance to breakage. These poles are fairly average in weight for most ski poles, weighing about 2-3 pounds each. It has enough heft to make them solid companions while on the slope, but light enough to be easily carried.

These poles fit remarkably well in the hand. When measured using the standard methods, most people’s elbow joint easily reaches the 90 degrees necessary for proper fit. The Leki S Stealth Pole is best suited for downhill skiing and features a great safety feature that makes it a great choice.

Essentially, there is a trigger system that allows you to easily disengage the pole when an injury is possible, so you can just let ii go if necessary.

The shaft is made from lightweight yet very sturdy aluminum. The shaft does add a bit more weight than you’d see in competition poles, but most people don’t notice it.

If you need a reliable and quality pair of ski gloves that will work well on the slopes and off, this option will certainly do the trick. While quite a few people felt the need to use a liner glove for warmth, overall most found these gloves more than accommodating.

These gloves will easily fit most ski poles and feature the ability to lock into the poles using a combination of Velcro closure, carabiners, and wrist cuffs if needed. Overall they have decent manual dexterity and are designed to have an “eagle grip” construction which encourages the hands to naturally curve around the ski pole or other objects to aid in gripping.

The outer shell of these gloves features a combination of goat leather and breathable tri-layer polyamide fabric. The inner portions have a removable Bernberg/polyester lining with fiberfill and polyester insulation. Most people, about 83 % found these gloves to fit as they expected.

The leather material and the tri-layer polyamide fabric worked well in protection against debris and ice, and the gloves certainly blocked a great deal of wind and water from reaching the hand and wrists through the gloves and gauntlet.

The outer lenses of these goggles feature Carbonic X material that is molded to provide for significant impact and scratch resistance. They meet Class 1 Optical Standards, as well as ANSI Z87.1 standards as well. Necessarily these glasses will offer the same protection from debris as you would expect to get from your standard safety glasses.

The overall shape provides for a wide-angled view of the surrounding landscape, with very little of the vision being obscured by the frame or the nose piece. Also, the lens is spherical, providing for the reduction of fog in the inside of the goggles.

These ski goggles are designed for a medium fit and don’t offer that much for adjustability, so if you need something remarkably larger or smaller, you might want to explore other options. However, the extra wide band and the cushioning around the eyepieces do make for a reasonably comfortable fit. They are specifically designed to work with many of the ski helmets on the market today. The overall shape can easily fit within the helmet’s paradigm, and won’t interfere with the protection that the helmet offers.

These goggles have a surprising number of features including the ability to easily change out the inner lenses with a simple snap, a Vaporator Lens Technology System, three-layer Dri-Wix Foam material for added comfort, and a microfiber goggle bag to name a few. Overall the features make them are a great overall choice for versatility and functionality on the slopes.

The elastic band between the two clips is relatively stable but still allows for enough stretch to make it easy to put the gloves on or take them off with too much hassle. The strength of the grip for the clips is solid, especially if it is clipped into rougher fabrics like knitwear or cotton.

The overall design of these clips is simple enough, and there were no indications of serious problems with fraying or deterioration over time.

While these clips don’t grip well on smooth material, for the most part, they work remarkably well at any other time. In truth, these clips can easily be used by men, women as well as children to keep their gloves and mittens from being lost. Also, they have enough strength overall to be used to keep other items connected.

The main feature of this pack is the airbag tucked inside. The airbag is attached to a gas canister, and one canister works for one deployment. If you need to use it again, you simply need to replace the canister. Users find that this pack is a little unintuitive, so be sure to explore all pockets before heading out!

We also like that it comes with extra tools and pockets to store essential survival gear such as ice picks. Don’t worry, it is also functional as a daily pack as well. The exterior host’s loops and buckles to mount extra gear such as your helmet, skis, and poles.

If you love to head far into the mountains to explore, this pack from Mammut is a must-have to keep you safe when disaster strikes. Deploying the airbag is as simple as pulling a drawcord, and can be done even when wearing big and bulky mittens. Just be sure that you explore all pockets and compartments before heading out to the mountain!

These socks offer great overall support through the use of elastic arch bands, ankle braces, and flat knit construction. The socks are form-fitting and are designed to offer the maximum amount of support with the least amount of bulk. While some may find the overall thickness a bit bulky, the cushioning in the heel, toe, and calf areas do help quite a bit on the comfort levels.

While the exact materials are not listed, these Italian-made socks are most likely made from a blend of synthetic materials. The majority of people found these socks to be well-fitting, with only a small minority finding them to be a bit larger than expected. K

The socks use micro-supreme technology to help create superior wicking and self-drying capabilities. While the system seems to work well for some, other users found them to be somewhat ineffective.

The reason that we selected this design from Backcountry is that it is packed with additional features to stash all of your gear for quick and easy access. For instance, it boasts a side goggle pocket that is the perfect size and is lined with fleece so it won’t scratch your Smith Optics Goggles. It also has a dedicated pocket for essential tools such as an ice pick, saw, and shovel (not included).

Inside, it hosts a large central pocket to store all of your essential gears. Users love that the myriad of pockets makes accessing your gear quick and easy. It also boasts a slim design that makes boarding the lifts a lot easier and has a strap system that evenly distributes the weight of your pack so that it won’t weigh you down too much when wearing it all day long.

This design from Backcountry is a great pack choice that is made specifically for those hitting the slopes. It has a lot of features that provide a great place to stash all of your gear, and it is small and compact enough to make getting on and off the lifts quick and easy.

If you’re looking for a universal wax that can help keep your skis gliding efficiently, then the Toko All in One Hot Wax is something to consider. While the application may be a bit problematic without a viable heat source, overall, this is a great find.

This wax type falls quickly into the glide category and is designed to get you down to the bottom of the hill safely and quickly. Also, the wax helps you maintain your skis and protect them from the wear and tear often seen in downhill skiing.

This wax has a base of paraffin materials which makes it easy to melt overall and apply to the base of your skis as needed. The one drawback that we found to this ski wax product is that it can be sometimes hard to apply touch-ups as needed since it does need a heat source, such as iron to get the job done.

This wax can be used effectively in a wide range of temperatures, namely between 50 degrees and -20 degrees Fahrenheit. Unlike most universal temperature waxes, this one is genuinely biodegradable without the addition of fluorine, which can be harmful to the environment.

The very first thing that we noticed about this design is that it is made from 100 percent merino wool. Other brands offer a smaller percentage of merino, which is why we selected this design for our list. This design does an excellent job at holding in heat, and the merino wool used is super soft, comfortable, and won’t cut off the circulation to your feet!

This design also boasts a few smart features to keep you comfortable while out on the slopes. It is gusseted to help you maintain a full range of motion that will not ride up or bunch as you move. It also boasts flatlock seam lines that won’t dig into your skin when layered under other gear.

The key to staying warm in extreme temperatures starts and ends with a good base layer. This design from Icebreaker is ideal not only because the merino wool traps in heat, but also because it is constructed in a way that will not limit your full range of motion or fit too tightly.