it depends. i saw in APRIL the kodak Zx1 is coming out in hd, the second pocket hd camcorder after the Kodak Zi6. it is said to be mud and water resistant, but not like submerged in water but like in the rain. i dont know if id work for snow, but it will be $150 . but now, there is now the Creative Vado HD or just the creative vado. the crative vado is 86dollars on amazon, and HD one is about 190 dollars. those both have a flip out usb. ther ius also the flips, but i dont like those as much because of there low memory and battery life. and last there is the kodak Zi6 for 150 rite now with a flip out usb, and can be bought anywhere. so there are a few good small, pocket camcorrders and i hope u have fun making videos with them!!!