Reviews by User: cdu2658338 (6)

I have been looking at winter ski jackets for a long time now. TNF - Vortex, Marmot - West Face, Columbia - Titanium, Patagonia - Powder and this one. After visiting REI and trying them on, I got this one. This coat has pit vents, lots of pockets, great powder skirt, nice detachable hood, and the possibility of zipping in a liner with wrist sleeve clips. This jacket helped keep the wind out in -10 deg weather in Breck. This jacket also folds up small. I was able to pack it and store into half of the size of the hood, great for back packing. For layers, I wore a Smartwool Microweight NTS Zip-T, REI microfleece, TNF Denali Fleece Vest, and this jacket. Plenty warm. I would recommend this jacket to anyone.. I am 5'11", 210 lbs w/ 52 in chest. I got the the XL because the Large was too tight in the chest.

These gloves are warm, flexible, and durable. Have used these for 4 straight days of skiing in Vail, Breck, Winter Park. The guantlet is the perfect length, and the adjustable straps on top are great for sinching the gloves tight. The only down fall is the synthetic material on the plam side. The gloves are slippery on ski poles and when trying to loosen your boots with snow on them, it gets worse. If this is a main concern, then look into the Dilithium or Patrol II gloves.

Warm, thin, and keeps your head cool. Pile rim keeps it in place. I wear a 7 5/8 hat, a big head. This hat does fit one size all. I wore this hat under my XL helmet all day at Breck/Vail. The orange cool is awesome. I bought the grey one after I got back. Its also great for everyday use and jogging in the AM.

I was in Breck when it was -10 deg & -20 with wind chill and 10 inch powder. These pants kept me super warm and dry. I am 5'11'", 220 lbs with a 32-34 waist. I got a Large in these and they fit perfect. Not too small or too big. I was even able to wear to my DonJoy ACL knee brace under it with room. The vents have mesh in them, so no access to under lays. My girlfriend got a pair of these because how warm I was. ;)-

The socks may seen too thin for warmth, but surprising keep your feet warm. The padding is in the correct places for long days of skiing. I thought I might need to change socks halfway through the day due to sweat. But it was all wicked away by the correct fabric composition. I will buy these socks again.

These liner run the correct size. The palms have material that hold grip very well, almost too good while trying to put them inside my North Face Montana gloves. They are thin enough for running. When they get wet, the moisture is wicked to the outside and dry fast.. Love these gloves.