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RAB XENON GLOVES £45

Featuring PrimaLoft Gold Insulation, 55% of which is made from recycled plastic bottles, the Xenon gloves are far, far warmer than their weight suggests they should be. And that’s not even the best part. As well as maintaining its insulating properties when damp (a real plus for winter use), the PrimaLoft insulation is also highly compressible, meaning a pair of Xenon gloves will scrunch down to the size of a small apple, albeit weighing far less. www.rab.equipment

ZEROFIT HEATRUB £50

ZeroFit is a new Japanese brand and its Heat Rub technology aims to make base layers that are unsurpassable for warmth. Extra-long fibres on the inside of the garment create heat by gently rubbing against the skin, and move moisture away from the body. There are four versions available – Heatrub Ultimate, Heatrub Move, Heatrub Hybrid and Heatrub Light – all of which not only seal in body-heat like a traditional base layer, but also create their own. www.zerofit.co.uk

TILLEY WOODLAND CADET CAP £80

Say what you like about ear flaps on a hat, but they are practical when it gets cold. With its windproof, waterproof and breathable membrane this Tilley cap protects against the elements. And with those allimportant adjustable ear flaps that popper-up out of the way when not needed, but provide appreciable ear warmth when down, Tilley’s Woodland Cadet Cap is the ideal winter accessory for the discerning hat-wearer this winter. www.tilley.com