Rock Out with the iPod-Ready Dutchess Jacket

Winter is not my favorite time of the year, so when I spotted Burton's Audex iPod Dutchess Jacket on Popgadget, I just had to add it to my Christmas wish list. Hopefully I'll get one before I head to the Midwest, where temperatures are expected to drop way beyond my comfort level—something I haven't experienced in a long time since I usually head south for the holidays.

If you're a music and podcast lover like myself, you'll be happy to know the waterproof jacket includes an iPod control system with removable radio frequency remote that's compatible with most third-generation or newer iPods, including the video iPod, the photo iPod, and the iPod Nano. The fully loaded jacket features Thermacore insulation to trap your body heat and pockets lined with microfleece to keep you warm without looking like the Michelin woman.

The stylish Audex iPod Dutchess jacket is available in black or pink for $280. Yes it's pricey, but with a jacket like this, you don't ever have to worry about what to wear in the snow.

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