Travel Essentials: Ski It's winter. You're traveling. And whether you're headed to the slopes, the safarilands, or some far-flung beach, these three foolproof packing kits will help you do it right. Text by Steve Casimiro Photograph by Joshua Scott
Drafty chairlift rides turn sweaty paws into frozen fingers. Enter the Level Utah glove, whose interior is divided by a curtain of insulation. Slide your palm over the padding for warmth. Too hot? Slip the back of your hand under the cushioning to cool off ($85; www.levelgloves.com).
2. Frame Street style and slope tech rarely meet, but the Scapegoat Nelson jacket is swanky and stormproof. Evidence: seam taping, a water-resistant face fabric, and a waterproof-breathable membrane ($450; www.scapegoatbrand.com).
3. Senses The Smith Variant Brim Audio helmet ($180; www.smithsport.com) hooks up to your music toy, be it an iPod or our new best friend, the Sandisk View MP3 player ($199 for 16GB; www.sandisk.com). Fog-fighting vents in the Giro Score goggles ($65; www.giro.com) purify slope vision.
4. Noggin With its fluffy pom-pom and Andean braids, the Bula Zizani Peruvian hat is old-school skiing at its finest—without the old-school itch, thanks to a buttery soft Polartec microfleece lining ($20; www.bulabula.com).
5. Core Textured on the outside but smooth against your base layer, the double-knit wool Ibex Scout Zip pullover is designed for a slightly looser fit—yet is still hardy and warm ($135; www.ibexwear.com).
