The North Face Free Thinker Jacket
The North Face Free Thinker is a burly hard shell that offers excellent protection and plenty of features for resort skiing.
Jackets
FlyLow Lab Coat 2.0
The FlyLow Lab Coat, one of our favorite freeride jackets, got a makeover. Version 2.0 is still a favorite, but you'll want to check out exactly what changed and what stayed the same.
Arc’teryx Caden Jacket
The Arc’teryx Caden sets the standard for freeride-oriented shells that offer a full set of features, great breathability, and outstanding protection in harsh conditions.
Black Diamond Sharp End Shell
The Black Diamond Sharp End is a versatile alpine shell that offers great weather protection, durability and packability.
Patagonia Knifeblade Jacket and Pants
The Patagonia Knifeblade kit breathes better than any hard shell and water-resistant soft-shell piece we've tested.
Race Face Nano Pullover Jacket
The Race Face Nano Pullover is a lightweight, packable shell with a biking-specific fit. If the weather changes quickly where you ride, it's great to have in your pack.
Race Face Team Chute Jacket
The Race Face Team Chute jacket will keep you dry on wet, muddy rides, it's more durable than your average rain jacket, and it won't cost you a fortune.
Arc’teryx Rush Jacket
The Arc'teryx Rush is a great shell for on and off piste skiing, yet it's also versatile enough for year-round use.
TREW Swift Jacket
The TREW Swift is a versatile soft shell that works well as a midlayer, an outerlayer, and après. (And it's currently on sale.)
Oakley Drifter Jacket
If its fit works for you, the Oakley Drifter offers the weatherproofing and breathability of high-end technical shells at a competitive price.
Scott Kickstart Jacket
The Scott Kickstart Jacket is an affordable down insulator with a very good weight-to-warmth ratio.
Oakley Cottage Jacket
The Oakley Cottage jacket is the best price-point ski jacket we've tested, and its feature set and comfortable fit might have you choosing it over far more expensive options.
Scott Komati Jacket
The Scott Komati Jacket is a very good year-round, lightweight insulator that performs exactly as advertised.
Mammut Biwak Down Jacket
A lean alpine fit and well-designed features make the Mammut Biwak a good choice for those heading into the alpine or the backcountry in cold temps.
Patagonia Primo Down Jacket
The Patagonia Primo Down Jacket is durable, light, and built for the coldest, crappiest, windiest weather.
Flylow Lab Coat
If you're looking for a relaxed fit, waterproof / breathable jacket for resort riding AND backcountry use, the Flylow Lab Coat is one of the best we've seen.
The North Face Radium Jacket
The fabric of the North Face Radium breathes better than almost any other insulator on the market.
Helly Hansen Odin Mountain Jacket
If you're looking for a breathable, warm, lightweight shell with some great features, the Odin Mountain deserves your attention.
Helly Hansen Verglas Hooded Down Insulator
Warm, lightweight, durable. For reviewer Julia Van Raalte, those three words pretty much sum up the Verglas Hooded Down Insulator.
Helly Hansen Verglas Jacket
The Verglas is a tough hardshell, well suited for colder weather resort and backcountry skiing.