# Military-Influenced Balaclavas You Don't Need Dog Tags to Rock Badass ColdAvenger Winter Gear By TopDog | Published 2010-01-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldavenger References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5454880/coldavenger-mask-heats-and-humidifies-the-air-you-breathe-in) & [talusoutdoor](http://www.talusoutdoor.com/coldavenger) Developed strictly for protection from the elements, the ColdAvenger is one of the coolest looking military influenced [cold weather gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-performance-jacket) that I’ve ever seen. Not only does this balaclava look kinda badass, it protects your skin and your respiratory system from extreme cold. A Missoula, Montana physician invented this head gear, and although it has been around for a little while, it looks like the ColdAvenger by Talus Outdoor is catching on. But not only as [protective gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hero-collection), as [military-style and fashionable winter gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grottoflage). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Military-influenced Winter Gear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create fashionable and functional military-inspired winter gear for everyday use. - **Cold Weather Protection:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative cold weather gear that not only protects the skin but also the respiratory system from extreme cold. - **Fashionable Balaclavas:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design balaclavas that offer both style and functionality for a wider range of outdoor activities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Gear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new technologies and materials to improve cold weather protection in outdoor gear manufacturing. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with fashion designers to create fashionable yet practical winter gear that combines style and functionality. - **Military Gear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate military-inspired gear for civilian use by incorporating modern materials and design elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Headgear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonveil-collection.md) - [Aerodynamic Filtration Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goa-face-protector.md) - [Modular Canine Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canine-helmet.md) - [Slope-Ready Winter Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beanie-helmet.md) - [Winterized Woolen Ball Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melin-agame-scout-thermal.md) - [Extreme Environment Hat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-planet-earth-hat-v2.md) - [Protective First Responders-Targeted Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hero-collection.md) - [Functional Boot Gaiters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldweather-footwear.md) - [Technical Winter Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trooper-puff-blouson.md)