TheInsider Picksteam writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.You need reliablecold weather apparel before heading outdoors in the winter. Clothing that keeps you warm and dry is imperative for keeping you safe when temperatures drop during the colder months, and this is true whether you are headed out for a wintertime hike or camping adventure, or if you're simply headed to the subway station a few blocks over during your daily commute.While there are lots of decent winter coats, hats, and other such garments available, top-notch apparel that can perform under trying conditions, such as those encountered by the skier, mountaineer, or distance trekker, demands an elevated level of quality.For our purposes, we're going to assume you and/or the giftee on your holiday shopping list already has a parka, some gloves, and some decent boots. Today, we're looking at a few winter apparel accessories that might not be 100% necessary when it comes to a safe, enjoyable cold weather excursion, but all of which will greatly upgradethe comfort and enjoyment of the outing.If you or someone you know spends a lot of time outside when Jack Frost is nipping, these cold weather apparel accessories will be warmly received this holiday season.Having trouble finding a gift for everyone on your list'Check out all our 2017 holiday gift guides on Insider Picks.SEE ALSO:10 gifts camping enthusiasts have probably never seen beforeA headband with a convenient ponytail cutoutIt's rather amazing how warm a simple headband can keep you. When wrapped around your ears, over your forehead, and covering the back of the neck, a headband is almost as warm as a hat, while also allowing the release of excess heat built up during exercise. On the other hand, it's pretty amazing how annoying a headband can be for the person keeping his or her long hair pulled back into a ponytail.TheTrailHeads Ponytail Headband features a cutoutconveniently placed right where your ponytail is gathered, allowing your long hair to be pulled back into this casual, comfortable position without sacrificing the warmth a headband offers. The band is marketed for women, but works just fine for the man with long, flowing locks as well.Buy theTrailHeads Ponytail Headband on Amazon for $15SnowshoesWhen there's snow blanketing the ground, even the simple act of taking the dog for a walk can become a harrowing ordeal. That is, unless you have a pair ofChinook Trekker Snowshoes strapped onto your feet. Or strapped onto your shoes or boots, to be more precise; there durable, easy-to-use snowshoes can be affixed to most types of flat-soled footwear, from tennis shoes to hiking boots.TheChinook Trekker Snowshoes use ratchet bindings that are easy to tighten even when you're wearing gloves and feature aluminum crampons that bite into snow and ice, helping to keep you stable even as you trek up or down hill.Buy theChinook Trekker Snowshoes on Amazon for around $79(prices vary by size)Mittens that can convert into fingerless gloves in a pinchWith a pair ofIgloos Men's Sentry Mittens, a gentleman (or a woman with rather sizeable hands) can enjoy the warmth of mittens and the dexterity of fingerless gloves at the same time. The pop-top style mitten covers the fingers when extra warmth is needed, then folds back and stays out of the way thanks to a Velcro patch when their wearer needs to make full use of his fine motor abilities.These are the perfect glove/mitten for the man who spends long hours working outside, for the commuter who wants to alternate between tapping at a touchscreen phone and enjoying warm fingers, or for anyone who just can't decide between gloves or mittens.Buy theIgloos Men's Sentry Mittens on Amazon for $13.50See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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