By Felicia Scott, Blog Contributor at OfferUp
With winter in full force, there’s no better way to take advantage of it than to throw on your gear and head for the hills. During the first week of 2018, almost 400,000 of our Community Members searched for items under the term “winter”, so in an effort to keep you all as trechy (techy/trendy) as possible, we’ve pulled together our list of the coolest and most functional items you can bring with you when you shred.
Helmets & Helmet Accessories
Bring your friends and family with you, or head to the slopes with an audience of thousands, courtesy of the Range helmet by Giro. With a pre-installed mount for the GoPro of your choice and company-coined Conform Fit Technology, you’ll have the freedom to inspire an audience without losing your camera, and you’ll be comfortable while you do it.
You can also find this helmet on OfferUp here, here, and here.
HBC200 HD Force Bluetooth Helmet Audio System by Uclear Digital
Reliable communication with other riders while you’re out and about can be both entertaining and life-saving, and this system from Uclear Digital is the ultimate when it comes to helmet audio systems. This system can keep you connected with ten+ friends over half a mile away from each other in temperatures as low as -4ºF, and it can provide clear, unobstructed sound. With the included voice-activated and hands-free technology, the snow cops won’t be pulling you over either!
Get this system on OfferUp here and here.
Chips 2.0 — Bluetooth Helmet Speakers by Outdoor Tech
If you’re looking for something a little more cost efficient, this option from Outdoor Tech is up your alley. Although they don’t have the constant communication feature the HBC200 system has, Outdoor Tech has created an app with walkie-talking capability for people who purchase the 2.0 speakers. And since it works off of cell phone service, your range is “truly limitless.” These puppies deliver high-definition sound, are water-resistant, can accept phone calls, have a 10-hour charge time, and much, much more.
Snag these speakers on OfferUp here, and here.
Outerwear
Helly Tech with RECCO® Advanced Rescue System by Helly Hansen
When it comes to winter activities, we all want to have a good time — especially our OfferUp Community Members! Since December 25th, national searches for Helly Tech in our marketplace have increased 3,650%. Helly Hansen jackets with included RECCO® Advanced Rescue system are top of the line in both quality and safety.
Helly Tech jackets are being sold on OfferUp here and here.
HeatTouch™ Rechargable Heated Gloves by Seirus
Poor circulation or not, if you’re out in the snow, you’re going to lose some body heat. Extremities like hands and feet are extremely susceptible to heat loss, even if you keep busy by hiking, snowboarding or skiing. Seirus’s HeatTouch™ technology was designed with your warmth in mind. With three heat settings and about six hours of heat time, this wireless glove will give you the thing you want most: more time in the snow, without the sacrifice of one your favorite fingers.
Get HeatTouch™ gloves on OfferUp here and here.
Heli Pro 20L Backpack by Dakine
Reliability and versatility are two of the best ways to describe Dakine products, and the Heli Pro 20L backpack is no exception. The Heli Pro has some pretty stellar features: a laptop sleeve, a pocket for glasses, ski and snowboard carry compatibility, and a rescue whistle! The best part?his is not a backpack you need to limit to your outdoor adventures — it can easily be transformed into your commuter pack (for those regrettable times when you have to go back to work).
You can find more 20L backpacks on OfferUp here, here, and here.
Miscellaneous
ProFLEX Heavy Duty Heated Insoles by ThermaCELL
ThermaCELL offers a wide range when it comes to Heated Insoles, perfect for those of us with particular carrying preferences with our winter accessories. If you like to keep your pockets as free as possible, ThermaCELL created their Heavy Duty insoles with bluetooth control, so you don’t need to carry around a pesky remote on your snowy adventures. The high capacity battery will give you up to 8.5 hours of warm piggies in a blanket and will recharge in as little as two hours. On a long trip? Bring extra batteries and never go without that added heat.
You can find these insoles on OfferUp here and here.
Celestron Elements Thermocharge by Celestron
You may know Celestron from their optic products — binoculars, telescopes, and even microscopes — but the Thermocharge battery is an outlier with a ton of value. Not only is it a portable charger, it’s also a hand warmer. The Thermocharge comes in various types — one which is just a hand warmer, and the Thermocharge 6 and 10 which can provide you with longer charge/warmth times depending on your individual needs. Keep your tech charged and your hands warm in one ergonomically designed warmth machine.
Fnd it on OfferUp here.
Bike Ski Attachment by Fat Bike Skis
Although not available for order just yet, this ski attachment is going to change the way you experience the snow. The attachment is considered universal, so opting in on the best skiing/biking of your life won’t mean opting out of your favorite previously two-wheeled ride. The videos are see-to-believe and will inspire your childhood sense of wonder and excitement.
Fat Bike Skis aim to have their ski attachment ready to purchase by Winter 2018.
Staying trechy on your trek most likely isn’t your driver to get outside and play. It’s about keeping your stoke high and spending time outdoors with loved ones (or by yourself). Keeping that in mind, there’s always room for added style and safety, and this list will send you in the right direction. Added bonus: find these items on OfferUp and keep your bank account a little safer, too.
