Jackets
Whether you’re tackling backcountry trails, carving powder, or enduring alpine storms, the right jacket can make or break your adventure. Our reviews dive deep into the best jackets and technical outerwear from trusted brands like Arc'teryx and Patagonia, helping you find the perfect balance of performance, durability, and comfort for your adventures.
For those who prioritize function over form and understand the specific niche this running jacket fills, the Arc'teryx Incendo Airshell Hoody delivers impressive performance. Just don't expect it to be your do-everything outer layer — this ...
Even in mid-summer it gets cold and windy at the summit of Colorado's famed 14ers. Karen chose the Beta AR Jacket for her summit of Mount Columbia. Arc'teryx Beta: Overview Update: Arc'teryx just released the Beta ...
Y'all know this is just my opinion... right? I'll cover Best Patagonia Jackets in 3 parts: Shortest answer, Short answer, Long answer. Best Patagonia Jackets: Shortest answer As you see from this chart, the warmest ...
Standing on the summit of a Colorado 14er during a 3-day backpacking trip. From left, the Arc'teryx Cerium, Arc'teryx Alpha Lightweight, and Arc'teryx Beta SL. Overview I own dozens of Arc'teryx items, primarily jackets. This includes ...
Summary Most outdoor apparel companies say that providing temperature ratings for their jackets isn't possible. And to be fair, they're not incorrect. There are tons of fluid parameters that are difficult, if not impossible, to measure. ...
Just some of the Arc'teryx shells we've tested for skiing and snowboarding. Let’s be honest: choosing the best jacket for skiing or snowboarding is a highly subjective matter. Your jacket choice will be influenced by a ...
The available lineup of men's Arc'teryx Proton and Atom jackets varies throughout the year depending on season. It can include the Proton Hybrid Hoody, Proton Hoody, Proton Heavyweight Hoody, Atom Heavyweight Hoody, Atom Hoody, and Atom ...
The more matte 20d fabric of the blue Patagonia Nano Puff vs the Micro Puff and its 10-denier face fabric in green The Patagonia Nano Puff and Micro Puff jackets, hooded jackets and vests have been staples in ...
Below we’ve grouped our picks for the best down jacket so you can match warmth, weight and packability to your needs. We do our best to give you choices and include a few brands that may ...
When Patagonia dropped the Hi-Loft Nano Puff, it felt like their answer to the common question: Can you get down-sweater warmth without down? Clear, cold, and windy. The Hi-Loft Nano Puff Hoody comes into play when ...
The Fall 2025 Arc'teryx Atom SV is available in five colors for men, including Black Sapphire. I've spent a lot of time in my Arc'teryx Atom Hoody and my Atom SL, which is why I'm pumped ...
Patagonia stripped down its Nano-Air jacket to create an ultralight shell for high-output activities while still providing a touch of warmth. I find it to be an impressive layer when I need something to block the ...
The 2025 Proton SL Hoody is available in three colors for men, including Dynasty. We've got great news for fans (and future fans) of Arc'teryx's lightest-weight version of the uber-comfortable, uber-versatile Proton insulated hoody: it's officially ...
The Cerium Hoody in Rune (left) and the Cerium SV Hoody in Black Sapphire (right) may come from the same product collection, but they're distinct jackets in almost every way. Arc’teryx’s Cerium line of jackets and ...
The Stio Hometown Down jacket features technical construction and ample comfort to be considered as your go-to winter down jacket. Stio was born in the shadows of the Teton mountains in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and the ...
The all-new Arc'teryx Fissile SV Down Jacket adds to the brand's growing lineup of men's all-weather insulated ski and snowboard jackets. The goose down-insulated, Gore-Tex-protected Fissile SV Down Jacket is marketed as Arc'teryx's warmest jacket for ...
The Arc'teryx Allium Insulated Insulated Jacket was designed to be worn as a midlayer or standalone outer when skiing and snowboarding. It's straightforward styling works well for apres activities as well. Of all the Winter 2024 ...
Even in mid-summer it gets cold and windy at the summit of Colorado's famed 14ers. Karen chose the Beta AR Jacket for her summit of Mount Columbia. Arc'teryx Beta: Overview Update: Arc'teryx just released the Beta ...
We tested the Patagonia Torrentshell 3L in high-alpine conditions and numerous storms to see if it lives up to its reputation. The result is a comfortable, versatile rain shell that performs well both on trail and around ...
For all-around performance no matter the conditions, it's hard to beat Arc'teryx's Sabre SV jacket. But some of its high-end specifications may be overkill for many skiers and snowboarders. Arc'teryx's Rush and Sabre lines represent the ...
Rocking the full Stio Environ kit during a cold January day at Copper Mountain, Colorado. I expect three things from a full-featured ski shell: weatherproof performance for whatever Mother Nature throws my way, dependable durability for ...
Y'all know this is just my opinion... right? Summary Rho Hybrid + Atom Heavyweight (aka AR) + Beta AR. For context, I own all three Betas (Beta AR, Beta SL, Beta) and two of the three ...
With a premium feel and construction that shows attention to detail, the Mammut Stoney HS jacket is one of the best hard shell ski jackets we've tested this winter. The Mammut Stoney HS jacket is the ...
The Patagonia Stormstride is a backcountry ski jacket made for high-output ski touring. The Patagonia Stormstride series is the brand's most breathable jacket and pants for ski touring. The Stormstride jacket offers a three-layer waterproof fabric ...
Just some of the Arc'teryx shells we've tested for skiing and snowboarding. Let’s be honest: choosing the best jacket for skiing or snowboarding is a highly subjective matter. Your jacket choice will be influenced by a ...
Todd wearing the Patagonia Powder Town Insulated jacket and pants for a full day on sleds in the backcountry. The Patagonia Powder Town line is designed to be a durable, weather-protective ski system for resort riders ...
The Arc'teryx Rush jacket and pants featuring Gore-Tex Pro are constructed to be a lightweight, waterproof, and breathable kit for the backcountry. We took them to Arc'teryx's backyard in British Columbia for some real-world testing during ...
For all-around performance no matter the conditions, it's hard to beat Arc'teryx's Sabre SV jacket. But some of its high-end specifications may be overkill for many skiers and snowboarders. Arc'teryx's Rush and Sabre lines represent the ...
Rocking the full Stio Environ kit during a cold January day at Copper Mountain, Colorado. I expect three things from a full-featured ski shell: weatherproof performance for whatever Mother Nature throws my way, dependable durability for ...
The all-new Arc'teryx Fissile SV Down Jacket adds to the brand's growing lineup of men's all-weather insulated ski and snowboard jackets. The goose down-insulated, Gore-Tex-protected Fissile SV Down Jacket is marketed as Arc'teryx's warmest jacket for ...
The difference between StormHood and DropHood is that with the DropHood the hood is separated from the collar, whereas with the StormHood the hood and collar are sewn and move together. About less than 5-10% of ...
Summary Most outdoor apparel companies say that providing temperature ratings for their jackets isn't possible. And to be fair, they're not incorrect. There are tons of fluid parameters that are difficult, if not impossible, to measure. ...
With a premium feel and construction that shows attention to detail, the Mammut Stoney HS jacket is one of the best hard shell ski jackets we've tested this winter. The Mammut Stoney HS jacket is the ...
A powder skirt (also known as a snow skirt) is a common feature on ski jackets. What is it? Do you need one? Here is some information to help you decide. The Arc'teryx Sabre Jacket, one ...
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