Everyone likes Xmas presents, while every skier & snowboarder likes gear.

If you want a few ideas for what to place under the Xmas tree then read on.

Ho, ho, ho…..

 

We start with heated gloves from Savior Heat, good value ski goggles from Skoggl + the rather more expensive ones from Oakley, plus a day pack from Osprey & a smaller one from Peak Performance.

Then it’s stocking fillers and some rapid fire ideas:

• Socks
• Beanies
• Ski ties
• Goggle protectors
• Ski transfers
• Ski lessons

Finally, kids apres ski boots from Grubs Boots, ski touring poles from Komperdell, a Mammut avalanche transceiver plus a few surprises and updates…

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HEATED SKI GLOVES  

Hands up who suffers from cold hands out in the mountains.

Cold hands suck.

This season, if Father Xmas provides, slip on some heated hand-wear coverings from Savior Heat:

SKGP03FW Heated Ski Gloves ($189.99/£144.90): Premium gloves with triple heat zones, Bluetooth temperature control, 3000mAh battery, waterproof goatskin shell, and 3M Thinsulate insulation. ​ Delivery time: 7–15 days. ​

SKGP02MS Heated Mittens ($169.99/£129.66): Performance-grade mittens with full-finger heating, Bluetooth control, 3000mAh battery, goatskin shell, and Hipora® waterproof membrane. Delivery time: 7–15 days. ​

​The products are designed for extreme cold and winter performance, offering comfort, durability, and advanced features.

Their heated gloves, the flagship product, have sold over a million pairs and are trusted by skiers, outdoor adventurers, winter workers, and individuals sensitive to cold. ​ ​

• Up to 12+ hours of warmth – dual 3000mAh batteries with 2-hour fast charging.

• Premium goat-skin leather – soft, durable, and flexible for a secure grip.

• Smart app control – adjust heat, check battery, and set timers via Bluetooth.

• Instant full-hand heating – warms fingertips to palm within seconds.

• Waterproof & breathable – HIPORA membrane keeps hands dry all day.

• Ergonomic fit with velvet lining – comfortable and adjustable for long wear.

Regular readers may have seen that PlanetSKI is based in Canada – the land of cold – for the first half of  next season and we want to keep our mits toasty warm.

So, we have taken the precaution of gifting ourselves an early Xmas present:

Do check back for our full review of the gloves early in the New Year.

In the meantime, see here for further details of the Savior Heat ski gloves and mittens.

We have also negotiated a 15% discount for PlanetSKI readers.

What are you waiting for?

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SKI GOGGLES

Now, googles are always a good bet for an Xmas present but they can be somewhat pricey.

We recommend two –  from opposite ends of the spectrum.

If you want an original product at an excellent price from a new kid on the block then look no further than Skoggl Ski Goggles

It is an independent UK-based brand that was founded by brother and sister, Ben and Anna Mimi Jayson.

“The brand was born out of frustration that all goggles looked the same, boring and uninspiring,” said Ben and Anna.

Designed and assembled in the UK, Skoggl is already making waves in the mountains.

For the price, Skoggl delivers excellent quality.

£75 for a pair of goggles.

Skoggl was at the recent London Snow Show at Olympia in west London.

And if you are feeling generous don’t forget the other end of the scale, and the latest top of the range goggle from one of the leading brands, Oakley.

Step forward the Oakley Flow Scape tm L Snow goggle

At a cool £325 this one of the best pairs of goggles currently on the market, and the ones PlanetSKI has at the top of its Xmas list.

If Santa delivers we’ll be putting them through their paces out in Canada.

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DAYPACKS  

OSPREY GLADE 20 DAYPACK £100 www.osprey.com

The Glade 20 is a versatile little daypack (20-litre capacity) that, whilst designed with skiers in mind, also works well for hiking, snowshoeing and most other outdoor adventures you care to mention.

The ski-specific aspect of the pack is apparent from the easy-access avy safety equipment compartment as well as the option to carry skis either diagonally or in an A-frame (plus the facility to carry a snowboard or snowshoes).

There’s loops for helmet carrying, the latter being useful when schlepping uphill on ski touring days.

There’s plenty of room to carry bits and pieces like goggles, skins, spare gloves, sunglasses etc. in both a large, soft-lined, easy-access external zippered pocket and an internal zippered stash pocket with key clip.

In use the Glade 20 has a comfortable harness although the hip belt is pretty minimalist and has no padding, and it’s really well-designed for quick and easy access to all your gear whilst on the go.

VERDICT: A great little pack for less demanding winter days out whether you’re skiing, snowshoeing or hiking.

While if you are looking for something smaller to carry your bits & pieces, then how about a cross-body bag from Peak Performance, £105:

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Here’s a few rapid fire Xmas ideas and stocking fillers:

Chilly’s Pine Green Insulated Coffee Cup

It features double-walled insulation to keep drinks hot or cold, antimicrobial drinking surfaces, twist close mechanism, and a soft rubber base for a silent put down.

And, more to the point the Chilly’s Coffee Cup doesn’t leave a metalic or plastic aftertaste as found in some insulated coffee cups.

• Height: 144mm
• 340ml
• Diameter: 77.5mm
• Weight: 257g
• Keeps drinks hot for up to 4 hours
• Cup body made with high-grade 100% stainless steel
• BPA free lid drinking surface with antimicrobial additive
• Rubber base
• Thermal Capacity: Up to 4 Hours Hot

Ski Socks:

Plus socks that are designed for other outdoor activities.

We have opted for socks from Stox.

“Our scientifically proven graduated compression technology stimulates your  blood circulation for more comfortable ski days,” claims STOX.

It promises that it helps muscle fatigue and cramps with targeted cushioning and no pressure points due to a seamless fit.

Price: £41.99.

Beanies:

There are many out there. Here are some examples from Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, RAB and Helly Hansen.

And on the subject of hats you can support GB’s best ever alpine skier, Dave Ryding, in his final season by buying one of the Dave Ryding Fan Club bobble hats:

They are sold by Ski Racing Supplies for £19.95.

Goggle covers/protectors + ski ties:

Goggle protectors & ski ties are available at all the main ski retail outlets and are great stocking fillers.

Or you could opt for:

• Transfer to ski resort with a company like Alpine Fleet or Bens Bus
• Discounted equipment rental from Intersport
• A ski lesson or two – how about with the ESF if you are holidaying in France
• Then there’s the online platform Maison Sport

And now some presents in more detail:

KIDS BOOTS  

Lets not forget the little ones.

They are what Xmas is about after all.

Winter is here and with it rain, mud and cold – keep little feet warm and dry so outside play is not disturbed – step forward the Muddies kid’s footwear range.

Kids boot brand Muddies® from Grubs Boots, a family-owned designer and manufacturer of wellies and walking footwear, is introducing vibrant new colours and designs into its extremely popular kids’ footwear range.

Price: £49.95.

With the onset of winter GRUBS has the answer with the Muddies® Range of kid’s footwear bright colours and lively design will cheer up the greyest of winter days.

All the footwear come in sustainable, quality packaging – making them ideal  Christmas gifts for little feet.

See the whole range on www.grubsboot.com

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SKI TOURING POLES

And at the other end of the spectrum…

Ski touring poles from Komperdell for slightly older people that like to walk uphill for hours on end, and then hit fresh powder.

Komperdell claims to be pushing new  boundaries in ski pole design.

This winter Komperdell has the Contour Titanal 2 are telescopic 2-section Touring poles made from Titanal.

Price: £99.95 (excluding VAT).

They are currently in PlanetSKI’s cellar – another early Xmas present to ourselves as we head to the Canadian back-country next winter.

See here for more on Komperdell.

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And while we are off piste:

AVALANCHE TRANSCEIVER  

Mammut Barryvox S2 Transceiver £425

Mammut’s Barryvox S2 is a palm-sized, lightweight avalanche transceiver with a heap of essential features.

It’s easy and intuitive to use.

It’s aimed at professional users, but there’s no reason why keen and frequent backcountry adventurers shouldn’t check it out too.

Add to all this a comfortable and compact carrying system and the Barryvox S2 is certainly one of the most functional and feature-packed avalanche transceivers currently on the market.

Admittedly, there are other transceivers available for considerably less moolah, but they don’t come with all the features and user-friendliness of the S2.

VERDICT: A slim, lightweight avalanche transceiver with a huge range of features.

Full details on the transceiver can be found in the first PlanetSKI Gear Review of the season that we published recently:

• PlanetSKI Gear Review #1 Winter 2025/26

 

It contains some other ideas for Xmas presents as we have reviewed other products:

• Ski goggles from SunGod & Panda Optics
• Heated gloves from Thaw
• A ski helmet from POC
• A pair of adult wellies from Grubs Bearline

We will be updating this article with further ideas and inspirations for Xmas presents as the Festive Season approaches.

Do check back…

 

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