As the south gets gripped by a cold freeze, I’ve worn gloves more times in the past month than I usually do all winter long. So I’ve had plenty of chances to try out these nifty Stow and Go Pocket Gloves from a company that puts out lots of nifty items: TrailHeads.

The main target markets for these are runners, cyclist, and others who need to leave the house with just one or two esssential items, like a house key or a bit of money. They would work well as general travel gloves too since they’re lightweight, compact, and useful as an additional place to hide some cash. You could also use them for spring skiing, with beer money handy that doesn’t require digging through your pockets with gloves on.

Each hand has one double-flap pocket that keeps an item close and secured on the top of your hand. If the item is something flat, you don’t even notice it’s there. On top of the pocket is a Hyperreflect strip that helps you be more visible at night—always handy on the road when there are tuk-tuks or auto-rickshaws manned by suicidal drivers whizzing by. (Or cars sliding around on ice.)

The gloves are made of Lycra, so they conform to your hand, are washable, are breathable, and dry quickly. There’s a terry lining though to feel nice against your skin. TrailHeads Stow and Go Gloves list for $28 and are available at their own site or at Amazon.

While you’re at their site, check out the other interesting items that will set you up for being active in cold weather. Women might especially dig the Goodbye Girl Ponytail Hats, which also come in kids’ versions.