Remember life without a cell phone? Neither can I. Nor can I remember life without a Buff, that now-ubiquitous stretchy fabric tube you see on the necks/heads/faces of skiers from Buck Hill to Las Lenas (I actually do have a vague memory of stuffing Kleenexes into my collar to reduce chafe, but I’d prefer not to dwell on that dark, cold, raw-chinned period of my skiing life). My favorite of Buff’s latest creations is the Bandana Buff, a fleece-lined, triangular neck-sleeve with breathing slits. It’s so comfortable and warm for those frigid days that I can’t imagine not having it with me, ever. [$28; BuffUSA.com] -Sam Bass, Editor