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We can’t even begin to count how many softshell jackets and vests come across our desks. We see everything from climate specific outerwear to unisex multi-use branded pieces.

The Victorinox Long Sleeve Tech Vest, however, is the first we’ve ever seen any outerwear garment that features an air purifier. The removable sleeve vest/jacket is equipped with a Zoen personal air purifying ensuring that the air you breathe around this jacket is clean and toxin free.

• 15,000 mm waterproofness/15,000 grams breathability
• Zip-off sleeves
• Ski fob in pocket
• Victorinox multi-tool pocket
• Adjustable Velcro cuffs

What this means to you: A jacket that truly brings a breath of fresh air.

Cost: $495 @ Victorinox | Swiss Army

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Somewhere in between a classic motorcycle, a European movie and the future lies the Enertia.

A bike culturally and technologically appropriate to the current day.

Using a high output electrical motor charged through a regular outlet the Enertia bike powers itself to a top speed of 50 mph over a range of 45 miles on a single 3 hour charge. The electric drive train and carbon fiber monocoque chassis ensure very little maintenance over time. There are dozens of other details we’re not listing here, but let your imagination run wild with thoughts and just know they’re probably all included here.

What this means to you: If you’re lucky enough to live somewhere where this type of transportation is appropriate and safe (read: big cities), then the Enertia bike should be on your horizon.

$11,995 - $14,995 @ Enertia Bike

Win a few bonus points by bringing your date over for a meal prepared by chef you and win a few more bonus points by having the hug salt & pepper set on the table.

The hopelessly warm and fuzzy spice set was created by an innovative New York City design collaborative, these little guys make ordinary tasks like salting your food a true pleasure and pretty good conversation piece.

There are limited quantities of these so you might want to act soon.

We also won’t deny that these make for a great house warming gift.

What this means to you: A little too adorable for Gear Patrol? Agreed, but we’re still posting them.

Cost: $25 @ Uncommon Goods

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Carefully place your right hand on the trigger, promise to whomever you need to promise that you won’t be crazy, then rip right through earth laden snow with a hell bound fury as 1000 cubic centimeters of engine displacement send all 160+ horsepower to the 15″ wide tracks through via the ACT roller cam clutch making a symphonic wail through it’s APV tuned exhaust.

Talk about wanting a reason to have three feet of fresh powder dumped on your doorstep.

The 2008 Arctic Cat Crossfire 1000 Sno Pro will let you bomb trails one minute and carve powder the other. Equipped with a 1000 two-stroke engine, double-wishbone A-arms and Fox Float shocks this snowmobile comes short in no areas. It’s a hybrid at it’s finest.

What this means to you: Bring the ruckus to the snow with the Crossfire Sno Pro. Make sure and carefully choose between your color options of: orange, orange or orange.

$12,199 @ Arctic Cat

Burberry’s signature pattern may what you think of when you hear Burberry but that doesn’t mean it’s the only thing they have for you to rock this winter.

The Burberry London Overcoat is one this particular writer goes to every time the weather calls for it. Throwing it with a crisp white shirt or even a darker hue, this jacket has just the right amount of military detailing to make you look formal and a just a little rugged.

Some of the detailing:

• Spread collar; epaulets
• Button front (see below); tie waist
• Yoked button-flap on right chest
• Front button-flap pockets
• Long sleeves with belted cuffs

What this means to you: It’s all about the essentials. A versatile coat may cost you plenty but it will serve you more than you’ll ever realize. A classic like the Burberry London Overcoat can instantly replace your entire outerwear wardrobe.

Cost: $650 @ Neiman Marcus

This task lamp chandalier was designed back in 2005 and spoken plenty about since then but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth looking at for a modern day installation in your home. Functional, incredibly designed and infinitely cool the Dear Ingo lamp consists of 16 black metal task lamps. Looking somewhere in between a sci-fi spider and a Pixar character the fixture goes from 39″ in diamter when folded to 94.5″ extended.

What this means to you: Want an instant conversation piece and eye-catcher in your home office or study? Here you go. Better yet, it will make it’s locale the best lit room in the house.

Cost: $3230 @ Unica Home

The reoccurring problem of foggy goggles has been significantly reduced with anti-fog goggles. Skiers and snowboarders alike appreciate this technology.

But conditional changes still create vision issues. Enter, the Bollé goggles with modulator lenses that change their tint based on the conditions. Imagine using the same goggles with polycarbonate lenses that take you from day to night, wet to dry without a change or blurry vision. We’re all about it.

Features:

• P80 Plus Carbo Glass
• Double Layer Foam
• Flow-Tech Venting
• Perfect Helmet Fit
• Black Frames with Citrus Gold lens

What this means to you: All condition goggles at an introductory goggle price.

Cost: $40 @ HDO Sport

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Samsonite Graviton luggage is tough. Good luggage should be. Good luggage also has plenty of interior lining and features to keep up with your traveling rigor. The Graviton has that, plus aesthetic, in spades.

Luggage features:

• Constructed of Samsonite’s molded polypropylene hardside shell material.
• Push button locking handle.
• Top and side carry handles. Four spinner wheels. TSA combination lock.
• Fully lined interior.
• Expands 2ins. for additional packing space.
• Zipped divider pad. Zip pocket. Cross ribbons to keep clothes secure.
• 10 year warranty.

What this means to you: Travel season is on the horizon and approaching rapidly. Don’t get left behind with broken luggage and weak protection.

Cost: $190-$370 @ Luggage Online

With the raging firestorm in California it makes sense to reconsider your own fire safety. When is the last time you checked to see if the extinguisher in your home is up-to-spec or if you even have one. It may be the safest $50 you ever invest in.

Get a multipurpose or area specific extinguisher for your home with one of the many different models from Kidde. Seen here: (Kidde Pro210, Kidde Living Area 2A10BC, Kidde Electrical 1A10BC).

What this means to you: You won’t fight a wildfire with one of these but that’s not what they’re for. Keep an extra measure of safety at home with a Kidde extinguisher.

Cost: $17-$38 @ Lowe’s

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This Fall’s unseasonably warm weather has caught everyone off guard but it doesn’t mean you can’t take advantage of it. How you ask? One word.

Golf.

Which of course gives you a perfectly viable excuse to justify replacing your driver with the new TaylorMade r7 CGB Max driver. With enough letters in it’s name to make German car manufacturers seethe with envy the TaylorMade r7 CGB Max features:

• Movable Weight TechnologyTM (MWT) with three weights promote change in trajectory of up to 35 yards from slight fade to large draw for improved accuracy and distance (one 16g, two 1g)
• Triangular head shape incorporates an exceptionally far-back CG location makes it easy to launch the ball high and super-deep
• SuperFast Technology reduces total club weight and promotes faster swing speed for added drive-crushing distance
• 460 cc clubhead combined with TaylorMade’s Inverted Cone Technology produces an extremely-high effective MOI (eMOI*) that exceeds 5800 (USGA conforming)

What this means to you: This club will instigate two things on the course: 1. Club envy and 2. Distance envy. If you’re not comfortable with that then move on.

Cost: $499 @ Golfsmith [ships 11/13]