NOVEMBER BAR CODE: Quality gear for making a ski movie on the budget

Tired of your parents or co-workers incessantly asking what you do outside the home and office when playing in the snow? We’ve assembled a collection of gear that’ll aid in your efforts to dominate and document by way of photo, camcorder, or headcam. Now those unfortunate souls will understand your lust for powder, rails, cliffs, jumps, and good ol’ skiing.

VIOSPORT POV1 $850
[888.579.2267; viosport.com]

The future of helmet cam technology, the POV1 doesn’t require a camcorder. The camera connects to a small battery pack that houses a digital media card and a small LCD for reviewing and tagging footage.

CANON ZR850 $330
[800.652.2666; canon.com]

Simple, cheap and easy to use, Canon’s ZR850 mini-DV camcorder has enough features to make your shots look pro. The ability to screw on different lenses and image stabilization technology make it a cheap way to get in the game of movie-making.

NIKON D40X KIT (with 18-55mm DX Zoom Nikkor Lens) $800
[800.645.6687; nikonusa.com]

With 10 megapixels and three frames per second, the D40X is capable of shooting magazine-quality images. An ideal companion to a video camera, it is small enough to fit alongside in the camera bag and cheap enough to justify buying without selling your car.

DAKINE SEQUENCE PACK $130
[541.386.3166; dakine.com]

The Sequence can handle multiple cameras and is the only camera pack to offer a diagonal ski carry system for hiking. Also features a removable padded camera block allowing for a lighter, less bulky load and doubling as a lunch pail.