Columbia announces a new line of Lithium powered jackets gloves and boots and a more interesting line of reflective breathable fabric.
http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2011/03/columbia_sportswears_innovatio.html
Here are reviews of the reflective jacket. First run a miss but the fabric itself sounds like it might work.
http://www.columbia.com/Lhoste-Mountain-II-Parka-|-010-|-S/824648249337,default,pd.html#user-reviews
Gloves sound promising.
http://www.columbia.com/Men%27s-Fast-Trek%E2%84%A2-Fleece-Glove-Omni-Heat%C2%AE/SM9080,default,pd.html#user-reviews
Jacket sounds breathable . The detachable reflective under layer sounds like the winner.
http://www.wellsphere.com/skiing-article/equipment-review-columbia-s-omni-heat-powder-bowl-parka/1327005
THIS IS AN EXTENSIVE REVIEW PRO AND CON FOR AN EXTENDED TIME PERIOD READ FIRST.
http://www.trekandrun.com/reviews/colombia%20outer%20shell/colombia%20outer%20shell%20review.html
