It might only be October, but if you ask outdoor gear brands, its time to hit the slopes. This week, several new winter sports products were released, including a high-tech shell from Adidas and redesigned helmets and goggles from POC. With ski season approaching fast, its time to get that winter kit dialed.

　　Then, Kizik released a new slip-on snow boot that delivers on both style and warmth. Essential Provisions also dropped some new on-the-go nutrition pouches to keep you fueled for hours of runs.

　　Check out all of this weeks Emerging Gear below.

　　Safety on the Slopes

　　(Photo/POC) Bike and snow brand POC has been around for 2 decades, and its still retooling its flagship products. It recently released the third generation of its most popular ski helmet, the Fornix ($200). The new version has thicker padding for increased comfort and a cradle adjuster to make it easier for users to get an ideal fit.

　　The brand also updated its POCito collection, gear made for young riders. New items for kids include the POCito Nexal goggle ($190), specially designed to fit smaller skiers and snowboarders and available in high-visibility colors for extra safety.

　　Stormproof Shell

　　(Photo/Adidas) When it comes to hardshells versus softshells, theres always a trade-off: Better weather protection usually means less breathability. Adidas TERREX, however, is aiming to give customers the best of both worlds with its Xperior Hybrid PRIMEKNIT CLIMAPROOF+ Jacket ($350).

　　The brand says that the Primeknit technology is strategically placed on the jacket based on body-mapping insights, designed to offer protection against the elements while maximizing breathability.

　　Other features include underarm vents and heat-seal cuffs. Its also just a great-looking jacket (as weve come to expect from Adidas TERREX), so youll look fly, too.

　　Upgraded Smartwatch

　　(Photo/Suunto) Suunto isnt as well-known in the wearables world as brands like Garmin, but it should be on your radar. Its new adventure watch, the Vertical 2 ($600), is all about improving the core features users depend on the most.

　　The brand redesigned the heart rate sensor for improved accuracy and made the AMOLED display larger and brighter for better visibility in dark conditions. Suunto also added a faster processor and a built-in LED flashlight.

　　On-the-Go Fuel

　　(Photo/Essential Provisions) If youre an endurance athlete, you know how hard it can be to get adequate nutrition during a busy day. Essential Provisions new line of Sustain energy blends ($18 for a three-pack) aims to make it easier. The ready-to-eat pouches contain a mix of beef collagen, chia seeds, coconut water, maple syrup, and flavorings for a quick, nutrient-dense snack.

　　Sustain is available in three varieties: chocolate orange ginger, raspberry mint, and salted almond vanilla. If youre a backpacker and looking for something that delivers calories and protein, odds are that Sustain might do better than a Snickers.

　　Super Training Shoes

　　So-called super shoes — running shoes with carbon fiber or glass plates for better propulsion and energy return — have been all the rage among marathon runners for years. Now, that same tech is coming to CrossFit. Reeboks Nano Pro ($225) is the first training shoe to feature a carbon-plated design to help athletes pop during explosive movements.

　　“As a leader in training innovation, our goal with the Nano Pro was to create one shoe that could truly do it all,” Tal Short, Product Director at Reebok, said in a press release. “It’s so good it should be illegal, offering athletes added stability, cushioning, and responsiveness for every type of workout.”