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Big ass snowboarding goggles.

Look for vented non-fogging goggles. They can get a little warm, but if you don't mind looking like a dork they are the best solution.

Something like:

http://www.rei.com/product/825000/smith-cascade-classic-snow-goggles <--- $28 USD

http://www.amazon.com/Oakley--Frame-Graphic-Vented-Goggles/dp/B002HMD11O/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1324332818&sr=1-2

or

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001TOI06W/ref=asc_df_B001TOI06W1771862?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=nextagus0039202-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B001TOI06W



If you want to go super cheap and uncomfortable, $3.50 safety goggles from the hardware store are better than nothing, but they fog up, have rough edges and come in only one size.

I've been using mine for a couple winters now. So far it's the best solution. I have asthma that is really triggered by the cold. If I don't cover my face under like 35F, then I get wheezy. Neoprene masks don't really warm the air, and scaves and buffs get soaked and freeze to my face/beard if out too long. This thing works great and lets me breathe happy and keeps me warm even in a well ventilated helmet.

I did have to make a few mods to get it to work for me.

I added a few extra vent holes in the bottom with a leather punch since I live in a hilly area and with a bit of Athsma I needed to lessen the air restriction to allow me to exert myself
more on climbs without hyperventilating. Just two more holes about the same size as the existing ones did it. I also removed the adjustable restrictor on the front of the mask. This thing was made for more standing around or hiking then heavy breathing.

I also modified the top of the mask to avoid blowing hot air in my goggles. I made a lip that folds back in to the goggle out of duct tape around the inside of the nose piece to get a tighter seal and redirect air back down instead of upward, which reduced goggle fogging. It looks a lot more like a cpap or dust respirator mask on the inside with that lip. I've also got a huge beard which make the thing seal differently on my face (most likely). I thought about trying some sugru in the tip of the nose, but my current solution seems fine for now.

Last fix for my goggles to prevent fogging is to close off the vents on the bottom of the goggles with a touch of tape to stop my hot breath going in through the bottom as much. The part nearest my nose seemed to need it the most.

After my hacks, this is fog free, even when riding hard using oakley O-frame MX goggles. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002HMD11O/

I think the balaclava version so much better I think for cycling than the wrap around, since you can typically put the mask on over your helmet straps on the balaclava version.

> Convertible mittens

Those are not warm. I find convertible mitten to be the worst of both worlds - the warmth of a glove, the dexterity of a mitten. If I'm not doing any rope work, I find that I can do most things in a mitten without removing it.

If you have the money, go with the the OR Alti Mitt. When it's super cold, it's what I wear. I can remove skins without taking them off, too. Alternatively, a shell like this or even this, with these as liners is as warm, but more durable, but bulkier, and heavier.

I have an 15 year old pair of OR mitten shells with a $20 pair of ragwool mittens as liners that I use and abuse all winter long. (I save the fancy, down-lined Alti mitt for the worst fo the worst, - Denali, Alaska Range in March, etc.)

Wither either approach, make sure you have them sufficiently large. Your hands will stay warmer with more airspace to circulate, particularly if also using a chemical hand heater. Which is also more convenient in a larger mitt because you can move them around.

Do not try wear a glove liner as the primary source of insulation. If you find that you occasionally need to remove a mitt and need something on your hand, wear a very light liner glove such as these under the mitt. I've even experimented with wearing a latex or nitrile glove. It doesn't insulate and feels a bit weird, but if the concern is wind when you have your mitts off, they work well.

Finally, look at your poles. Are they conducting heat away? I've never bothered with poles, but I've wrapped areas of my mountaineering axes with insulating tape to reduce conductive heat loss. Also, use good wrist straps will touring. If you're gripping onto the poles, you reduce blood flow. If you can have a nice, light grip assisted by wrist straps (I prefer the rubber ones to nylon), your hands will remain noticeably warmer.

If you are really on that low of a budget you are either best served by getting a used pair of goggles or a budget pair for the next year/two and upgrading later. Interchangeable lenses and anti-fog are great yes, but no way you are finding a 2 lens goggle brand new for $76.

Something like this will work just fine for your price range :

https://www.amazon.com/Smith-Airflow-Snowmobile-Goggles-Eyewear/dp/B00LABM4FW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478973032&sr=8-1&keywords=smith%2Bscope&th=1&psc=1

there are many different lens options, go look at smith's website or PM me if you want a breakdown on which lens you want.

I started using these last winter- [N-4B Mittens] (http://www.amazon.com/N-4B-U-S-Military-Arctic-Mitts/dp/B000J38CZ8/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1414907618&sr=8-5&keywords=air+force+mittens) . These are great and you can wear a pair of gloves inside them if needed.

This looks some what similar to your image. Hope this helps.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0071QVDUW/ref=twister_B00829Q4K6?th=1

Nice.

FWIW when it's colder than about 25F, I tend to wear ski goggles. Those have the widest FOV that I've found in my nearby stores.

What do you do about cold eyes?

99% sure they are for this dolly here http://www.amazon.com/Snowmobile-Dolly-Hoist-Pneumatic-Wheels/dp/B00B11SVEY especially since you said ski-doo, I bet the handle and pads are around too.

Thanks. Just looked those Oakleys up. I really like the looks of them.

Also saw this while looking; maybe it would help with rain issue: [Oakley Attack Mask](Oakley O-Frame Attack Mask (Black, One Size) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002A5672S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_IgFlzbRB11KPP)

Not the same but there's these

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Balaclava + Ski Goggles with moderate ventilation to prevent fogging is what I go with.

Bought my Balaclava at a Sports Authority near my office (in River North, near the Rock n' Roll McD's)...but this is close to what I have:
https://www.amazon.com/Zerdocean-Winter-Windproof-Motorcycle-Balaclava/dp/B01LWF091J/

Except mine doesn't have an opening for my nostrils...just the little holey mesh in the front. I couldn't find an equivalent to what I bought at Sports Authority. The neoprene part of the face cover helps deflect the wind and make it easy to breathe while biking.

These are the ski goggles I use:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0071QVCMG/

I only use them when it either gets really cold or the snow is flying.

This has gotten me through a couple Chicago winters biking. Last year I got injured and was out the entire winter with a leg injury. My biggest problem is keeping my hands warm. I use a combination of neoprene handle bar covers and chemical heat packs.