Travel gear: hot gloves and cool headphones

Zanier Heat GTX Glove

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Heat technology apart, these gloves stack up well. With soft, goatskin leather outers, four-way stretch panelling and a waterproof Gore-Tex layer, your digits will stay nicely cossetted even before the integrated heat pads kick in.

Their lithium-ion batteries will give up to 10 hours’ heating, depending on the level you set using the outer control. An LED lets you know the setting at a glance and the gloves will recharge overnight. Now just don’t leave them behind at your first gluhwein of the day.

€300 from greatoutdoors.ie

180s Gen 2 Earmuff Headphones
If your ears get a little tender when it's chilly, these Bluetooth headphones from 180s (pictured above) might keep them cosy on the slopes. The fleecy earmuff design will fit with your helmet and, thanks to the built-in wireless speakers, you'll still be on your playlist on that hairy run.

The Gen 2 version works with iOS Siri or Google Now too, so you can stay connected hands-free. You'll get about eight hours' playback from a full charge and about 100 hours' standby. The fashion police will be happy there is a range of colours.

$80 (€65) from 180s.com

Columbia Minx Shorty Boots

They might look a little soft and stylishly urban but these Minx boots are high tech and winter tough. The outers boast a waterproof woven fabric and the insides feature Columbia’s smart Omni-Heat shiny reflective lining. There’s also a snug 200g of insulation in there and a grippy, non-marking sole, so that you’re secure on your après ski excursions. There’s also a taller boot version.

€90 from columbiasportswear.ie and good outdoors stores.