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.
View ArticleTREW 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.)
View ArticleArc’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.
View ArticleRace 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.
View ArticleMountain Equipment Firefox Jacket
This is a review of the (very good) Mountain Equipment Firefox, and an answer to the question: What’s the difference between Gore-Tex Active and Gore-Tex Pro?
View ArticleRace 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.
View ArticlePatagonia Knifeblade Jacket and Pants
The Patagonia Knifeblade kit breathes better than any hard shell and water-resistant soft-shell piece we've tested.
View ArticleBlack Diamond Sharp End Shell
The Black Diamond Sharp End is a versatile alpine shell that offers great weather protection, durability and packability.
View ArticleArc’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.
View ArticleThe 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.
View ArticlePatagonia Nano Air Hoody
Best midlayer ever? No, that depends on what you’re doing. Most comfortable, breathable, and versatile midlayer? It might be the Patagonia Nano Air.
View ArticleBlister ‘Best Of’ Awards
In the next round of Blister's 'Best Of' Awards, we talk about some of the best snowboards out there.
View ArticleBrooks-Range Mountaineering Mojave Down Jacket
We like everything about the Brooks-Range Mountaineering Mojave jacket; DownTek treated down insulation, a simple design, good warmth, and a fair price.
View ArticleOutdoor Research Vanguard Jacket
The Outdoor Research Vanguard is a good resort jacket for those who want the feel of a soft shell and storm protection of a hard shell.
View ArticleArc’teryx Stikine Jacket
The Arc'teryx Stikine is an expedition-oriented jacket that offers the strengths of a stand-alone insulator and a hard shell in one.
View ArticleFlyLow 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.
View ArticleOutdoor Research Axiom Jacket
If you’re after a multi-season shell that’s light, packable, waterproof, and highly breathable, the Outdoor Research Axiom deserves some real consideration.
View ArticleStio Environ Jacket
The Stio Environ is a light, very comfortable shell well-suited for use in drier climates.
View ArticleFlylow Billie Coat
Flylow's new Billie Coat is the perfect blend of function and fashion if you're looking for a more feminine, freeride-oriented hardshell.
View ArticleBurton [ak] 3L Freebird Jacket
The 3L Freebird is the lightest shell in Burton's [ak] line and is designed for backcountry freeriding.
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