Here is a good review by SCD of a gear that is very useful for weather conditions. If you're not picky about the colour of a handwarmer, then this Aries Outdoor Muff or handwarmer should be needed especially as we expect a longer cold duration and I know that some of you might find it funny having one of these dangling in front. The other review is the Fort Defender-2 copy sent in by Toy Soldier.

Aries Outdoor Muff By Dudek

"An absolutely male thing – muff. My wife laughed when she saw my new piece. Seals have it, use it, praise it, why shouldn’t I have one? Muff will give my hands the wonderful thermal comfort during winter when I’m used to wearing a pair of pretty thin Mechanix FastFit gloves. However on the photos I’m wearing Masley CWF gloves.

The built is as simple as ABC. Tube shape piece of cordura with two layers of fleece and a heater pocket, adjustable shockcords at the sides. Cordura is Ranger Green 560dtex IRR, ITW Nexus buckles, plastic Duraflex, IRR polyamide strips and Prym stainless steel. ARIES uses the best stuff on the market, so those of you allergic to cheap Chinese gear will surely appreciate this fact."

TS Defender-2 by Adi

"After a long and constant persuasion from Dudek it was high time to write another review. Today I take a deeper look at the copy of Fort “Defender-2″ vest which was sent in by Toy Soldier.

Actually, for a long time I did not know what to write. The vest makes a solid impression. TS performance is as ustal –  first class. Solid velcro is sometimes a bitch to open. No threads standing out. Inside, we’ve got a replica of a set of soft inserts. Virtually everything’s perfect."