With snowmageddon hitting the Northeast and cold fronts lowering temperatures in many other places (including Northern California, where it's gotten down to the, gasp, 40s recently--brrrr), it might be tempting to hibernate under the electric blanket and cancel all commitments that require leaving the cocoon of your house.

But don't despair. Inspired by a feature story from our friends at CBS' "The Early Show," we've rounded up some gear that will help keep you warm in the blustery cold. Yes, it turns out, even your kidneys deserve thermal attention.