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Ski / Snowboard Outerwear Mega Roundup — Women’s

August 14, 2023April 3, 2023 by Kara Williard

In this updated mega roundup, we discuss over 30 different pieces of ski / snowboard outerwear that we've been testing over multiple seasons, from lightweight touring shells to insulated jackets and pants for cold resort days, including several new pieces for the upcoming 23/24 season.

Cy Whitling reviews the Dakine Sawtooth Jacket and Stoker Bib for Blister Review

Dakine Sawtooth Jacket and Stoker Bibs

November 16, 2017November 16, 2017 by Cy Whitling

Style or functionality? When it comes to ski outerwear, you often have to choose one, but Dakine’s Sawtooth Jacket and Stoker Bibs aim to change that.

Strafe Pyramid Jacket

August 31, 2017August 4, 2017 by Luke Koppa

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?

Strafe Recon Jacket and Pants

July 15, 2018July 27, 2017 by Luke Koppa

The Recon Jacket and Pants are Strafe’s first foray into 4-season softshells, and we’ve been impressed by their performance.

Cy Whitling reviews the Sweet Protection Supernaut for Blister Gear Review

Sweet Protection Supernaut Jacket

November 19, 2015November 18, 2015 by Cy Whitling

The Sweet Protection Supernaut is a high-end hardshell that works well as a “50/50” resort / backcountry jacket, with well thought out features and a slimmer fit.

Outerwear 201: Marketing Wars, New Technologies, Paradigm Shifts

July 24, 2015October 2, 2014 by Sam Shaheen

We’ve been testing outerwear with new "air permeable" membranes, materials threatening the outerwear industry’s old hierarchies. Read up on this impressive waterproof / breathable tech.

Dakine Kaitlin Jacket

September 15, 2013September 1, 2013 by Stella Selden

The Dakine Kaitlin is a stylish, practical piece of outerwear for resort skiers and snowboarders.

Outerwear 101

August 21, 2015May 31, 2012 by Sam Shaheen

GORE-TEX or eVent? 2-layer or 3-layer construction? If you think waterproof/breathable gear is all the same, you need to read this.