Patagonia Descensionist Jacket and Pants
The Patagonia Descensionist Jacket and Pants are one of our new favorite kits for all-around backcountry touring — check out our review to find out why.
Jackets
Patagonia Alpine Houdini Jacket
Patagonia’s Alpine Houdini is the waterproof version of their extremely popular Houdini jacket. We weigh in on its fit differences with the original Houdini, its versatility, and which version of the Houdini you should consider.
Strafe Pyramid Jacket
Strafe’s new Pyramid Jacket features an updated Neoshell membrane, and Strafe says it is equally at home in the backcountry as it is in the resort. So is this really a true “50/50” piece?
Salomon Bonatti Pro WP Jacket
We were impressed by Salomon’s Bonatti jacket last year, and there are some key improvements to the new Bonatti Pro WP that make it even better.
Strafe Recon Jacket and Pants
The Recon Jacket and Pants are Strafe’s first foray into 4-season softshells, and we’ve been impressed by their performance.
2nd Look: Outdoor Research Skyward Jacket
David Steele weighs in on the Outdoor Research Skyward as a dedicated touring jacket.
Tipsy Elves Powder Blaster Ski Suit
Sure, the Tipsy Elves Powder Blaster Ski Suit is awesome, but is it bright enough? And warm? And how many beers does it hold?
Sherpa Adventure Gear Nangpala Hooded Jacket
The Sherpa Nangpala Jacket surpassed our expectations for an all-around mid-weight down puffy
Outdoor Research Skyward Jacket
The Outdoor Research Skyward jacket is a breathable, comfortable choice for backcountry or inbounds skiers.
Arc’teryx Fissile Jacket
Hate to be cold? The Fissile is Arc’terx’s warmest ski & snowboard jacket, and it delivers supreme warmth and weather protection in an extremely comfortable package.
Arc’teryx Alpha FL Jacket
While the “FL” stands for Fast & Light,” we found the Arc’teryx Alpha FL to be a surprisingly versatile hardshell.
Armada Sherwin Jacket
The Armada Sherwin jacket is one of our new favorite “50/50” jackets — it excels inbounds, but isn’t out of place on the skin track
Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody
The Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody is one of the most versatile soft shells we’ve used.
Outdoor Research Whirlwind Hoody
The Outdoor Research Whirlwind Hoody is an excellent, if somewhat specialized softshell.
Patagonia Stretch Nano Storm Jacket
Patagonia’s new Stretch Nano Storm Jacket is one of the most comfortable jackets we’ve used, and it performs well in a wide range of conditions.
Patagonia Nano-Air Light Hoody
The Patagonia Nano-Air jacket is one of our favorite mid-layers, so how does the new Nano-Air Light measure up?
Salomon Bonatti WP Jacket
Salomon’s Bonatti WP Jacket is an affordable and versatile running / hiking piece, but the real standout feature is its hood.
Strafe Scout Jacket
Strafe’s new Scout jacket is an impressively light and packable rain shell, perfect for hiking, backpacking, biking, and trail-running.
Patagonia Levitation Hoody
The Patagonia Levitation Hoody is designed for high-output ice and mixed climbs, but also functions well as a highly-breathable spring ski mountaineering piece.
Strafe Cham 2 Jacket
The Strafe Cham 2 Jacket is a very breathable touring jacket with a generous cut that make it a top contender for freeride-oriented touring.