This jacket delivers and seems to be very durable. Much warmer and better wind protection than most other synthetic jackets out there. I also have the Patagonia Nano Air (like a fellow traveler on my Patagonia trip), but my Uberlayer was clearly the better choice in terms of warmth, wind protection, and comfort (moves with you). I am 5'5" 108 lbs and the small is perfect with plenty of room to layer, but you won't need many layers if you're doing active outdoor activities. It lets warm air out when you're active and locks it in when you're not.There’s been a lot of upheaval in this category recently. The race to create the lightest, most breathable-but still bomber-jacket has destroyed longstanding paradigms. The lines that once divided soft and hard shells have blurred so much, they’re all but gone. Waterproof down has gone from pipe dream to commonplace, while new lightweight synthetic insulations keep you warm on the coldest days. Now, in another leap forward, mad-scientist engineers are using surprising new materials like corn (that’s right, corn) and rain-shedding wool. The upshot? There are more high-quality jacket options than we ever thought possible. (Outdoor Research) Outdoor Research UberlayerĬompanies have tried for years to make a puffy you put on and keep on, whether you’re at camp or on the hill. Patagonia pulled it off with the Nano-Air, a breathable insulator that won our Gear of the Year last season. Filled with Polartec Alpha (made to keep U.S. Special Forces dry during combat), and wrapped in a cozy face fabric, the Uberlayer sheds snow and moves moisture away from the body. The best puffy here for high-output activity, it worked for all our winter pursuits, from skiing to hiking. 1.2 lbs Price $300 Breathability 5 Waterproofness 3 (Patagonia) Patagonia Refugativeīonus: inside pockets swallow gloves and a hat.
The Test: You’re moving constantly in the backcountry, which means your shell spends most of its time in a pack. Read: you want it to be as light as possible. Cut from Gore’s svelte new C-Knit-backed fabric, this minimalist jacket weighs less than a pound but still shields you in a storm and comes with niceties such as 14-inch-long pit zips and four roomy pockets. We pack it in our bag even on bluebird days as a barely-there insurance policy. 15 oz Price $499 Breathability 3 Waterproofness 5 (Dynafit) Dynafit Yotei GTX The Verdict: A sleek hard shell perfect for three-season use. The Test: The Yotei-made from the same high-end fabric as the Patagonia-is built specifically for people who log lots of miles on all-day ski tours. Hence backcountry-specific features like huge chest pockets that accommodate climbing skins while still playing nice with pack straps. Vents over the triceps dump heat in a hurry, and even though the removable powder skirt and stretchy wrist cuffs add a few ounces, we appreciated those extra features on the coldest, deepest days. The Verdict: “The perfect backcountry ski shell,” said one tester.
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