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      INSULATION

      Down, Primaloft or Thinsulate are the magic materials found in the majority of the insulation jackets that we have reviewed on this page. Manufacturers such as Sherpa Adventure Gear, Rab, Mountain Hardwear, Dynafit, Westcomb, First Ascent, The North Face, Mont-Bell, Outdoor Research and Patagonia all have warm and innovate jackets for your next ski tour. Have a read and let us know what you think, tell us in the Forums.


      Best Micro Down Jackets Gear of the Year AwardBEST MICRO DOWN JACKETS 2020
      Date: Nov 7th 2019
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: The Best

      Read the full review here.


      Arc'teryx Nuclei FL JacketGear of the Year AwardARC'TERYX NUCLEI FL JACKET
      Date: March 29th 2020
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Arc'teryx

      Read the full review here.


      Black Yak Niata Down JacketBLACK YAK NIATA DOWN JACKET
      Date: Jan 7th 2020
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Black Yak

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      La Sportiva Zeal, Phase Down Jacket and Axiom PantsLA SPORTIVA PHASE DOWN JACKET, ZEAL JACKET & AXIOM PANTS
      Date: Oct 15th 2019
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: La Sportiva

      Read the full review here.


      Mountain Hardwear Phantom Hooded JacketMOUNTAIN HARDWEAR PHANTOM HOODED JACKET
      Date: Mar 5th 2019
      Reviewer: Sarah
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

      Read the full review here.


      Jottnar Fjorm Down JacketJOTTNAR FJORM DOWN JACKET
      Date: Mar 14th 2018
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Jottnar

      Read the full review here.


      Jottnar Thorsen Down JacketJOTTNAR THORSEN DOWN JACKET
      Date: Mar 13th 2018
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Jottnar

      Read the full review here.


      Rab Zero G JacketRAB ZERO G JACKET
      Date: Feb 28th 2018
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Rab

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      Mountain Hardwear StretchDown DS Hooded JacketMOUNTAIN HARDWEAR STRETCHDOWN DS HOODED JACKET
      Date: Jan 5th 2018
      Reviewer: Pete
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

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      Mont Bell Plasma 1000 Alpine Down ParkaMONTBELL PLASMA 1000 ALPINE DOWN PARKA
      Date: Jan 4th 2017
      Reviewer: Bradley
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Montbell

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      Marmot Quasar JacketMARMOT QUASAR JACKET
      Date: Dec 7th 2016
      Reviewer: Bradley
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: Marmot

      Read the full review here.


      Mountain Hardwear StretchDown RS JacketMOUNTAIN HARDWEAR STRETCHDOWN RS JACKET
      Date: Dec 7th 2016
      Reviewer: Bradley
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

      Read the full review here.


      The North Face Women’s Thermoball HoodieTHE NORTH FACE WOMEN’S THERMOBALL HOODIE
      Date: Mar 31st 2016
      Reviewer: Heather
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: The North Face

      Read the full review here.


      Outdoor Research Uberlayer Hooded JacketOUTDOOR RESEARCH UBERLAYER HOODED JACKET
      Date: Mar 29th 2016
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: Outdoor Research

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      Jottnar Fenrir JacketJOTTNAR FENRIR DOWN JACKET
      Date: Jan 17th 2016
      Reviewer: Jenny
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Jottnar

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      Rab Infinity Endurance JacketRAB INFINITY ENDURANCE JACKET
      Date: Dec 28th 2015
      Reviewer: Bradley
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Rab

      Read the full review here.


      Rab Strata Guide JacketRAB STRATA GUIDE JACKET
      Date: Dec 23th 2015
      Reviewer: Bradley
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Rab

      Read the full review here.


      Montbell Mirage ParkaMontbell Mirage Parka MONTBELL MIRAGE PARKA
      Date: Dec 15th 2015
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Montbell

      Read the full review here.


      Black Diamond Hot Forged Hoody Review BLACK DIAMOND HOT FORGED HYBRID HOODY
      Date: April 15th 2015
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Black Diamond

      Read the full review here.


      Mountain Hardwear Super Compressor Jacket MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR SUPER COMPRESSOR JACKET & COMPRESSOR PANTS
      Date: Jan 3rd 2015
      Reviewer: Vince Hempsall
      Overall Rating: 7/10 & 8/10
      Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

      Read the full review here.


      Jottnar Fjorm Jacket JOTTNAR FJORM DOWN JACKET
      Date: Dec 15th 2014
      Reviewer: Emily
      Overall Rating: 10/10
      Product Link: Jöttnar

      Read the full review here.


      Helly Hansen Mission Jacket and Helly Hansen Mission Cargo PantsHELLY HANSEN MISSION JACKET AND CARGO PANTS
      Date: Mar 25th 2014
      Reviewer: Bradley
      Overall Rating: 7.5/10
      Product Link: Helly Hansen

      Read the full review here.


      Mountain Equipment Bastion Jacket ReviewBackcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2014MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT BASTION JACKET
      Date: Mar 3rd 2014
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Mountain Equipment

      Read the full review here.


      Rab Snowpack Down Jacket ReviewRAB WOMEN'S SNOWPACK DOWN JACKET
      Date: Feb 10th 2014
      Reviewer: Jenny
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Rab

      Read the full review here.


      Dakine Helena Jacket Review DAKINE HELENA JACKET
      Date: Jan 15th, 2014
      Reviewer: Emily
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: Dakine

      Read the full review here.


      Mountain Hardwear Thermostatic Jacket ReviewMOUNTAIN HARDWEAR GHOST WHISPERER DOWN JACKET
      Date: Jan 15th 2014
      Reviewer: Ryan
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

      Read the full review here.


      Outdoor Research Floodlight Jacket ReviewBackcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2014OUTDOOR RESEARCH FLOODLIGHT JACKET
      Date: Dec 13th 2013
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Outdoor Research

      Read the full review and view the video here.


      The North Face ThermoBall Hoodie ReviewTHE NORTH FACE THERMOBALL HOODIE
      Date: Dec 1st 2013
      Reviewer: Jordan
      Overall Rating: 8/10
      Product Link: The North Face

      Read the full review and view the video here.


      Arc'teryx  Women's Fission SL Jacket reviewARC'TERYX WOMEN'S FISSION SL JACKET
      Date: Feb 5th 2013
      Reviewer: Tawnya
      Overall Rating: 7.5/10
      Product Link: Arc'teryx

      Read the full review here.


      Patagonia DAS ParkaPATAGONIA DAS PARKA
      Date: Jan 25th 2013
      Reviewer: Andrew Z.
      Overall Rating: 7/10
      Product Link: Patagonia

      Read the full review here.


      Rab infinity Down JacketRAB INFINITY DOWN JACKET
      Date: Jan 4th 2013
      Reviewer: Marian
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Rab

      Read the full review here.


      Mountain Hardwear Hooded Ghost Whisperer Down Jacket MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR HOODED GHOST WHISPERER DOWN JACKET
      Date: Jan 2nd 2013
      Reviewer: Vince Hempsall
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

      Read the full review and see the video here.


      Dynafit Eruption Down JacketBackcountry Skiing Canada Gear of the Year 2012DYNAFIT ERUPTION DOWN JACKET
      Date:
       April 20th 2012
      Reviewer: Andrew
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Dynafit

      Read the full review and see the video here.


      Westcomb Cayoosh LT SweaterWESTCOMB CAYOOSH LT SWEATER
      Date:
       April 16th 2012
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 7.5/10
      Product Link: Westcomb

      Read the full review here.


      First Ascent downlight hoodieFIRST ASCENT DOWNLIGHT HOODIE
      Date: April 16th 2012
      Reviewer: Marian
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: First Ascent

      Read the full review here.


      The North Face Zephyrus HoodieTHE NORTH FACE SUPER ZEPHYRUS HOODIE
      Date: April 14th 2012
      Reviewer: Ryan
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: The North Face

      Read the full review here.


      Mont-bell Frost Smoke Down Parka  MONTBELL FROST SMOKE DOWN JACKET
      Date: Mar 12th 2012 - UPDATED April 2013
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Mont-bell

      Read the full UPDATED review here.


      First Ascnet Hyalite JacketFIRST ASCENT HYALITE JACKET
      Date: Feb 23rd 2012
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: First Ascent

      Read the full review here.


      Outdoor Research Virtuoso Down JacketOUTDOOR RESEARCH VIRTUOSO DOWN JACKET
      Date: Oct 10th 2011
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Outdoor Research

      Read the full review here.


      Granger's waterproof and cleaning productsGRANGER'S WATERPROOF & CLEANING PRODUCTS
      Date: Sept 17th 2011 - UPDATED April 2013
      Reviewer: Curtis
      Overall Rating: 9.5/10
      Product Link: Grangers

      Read the full UPDATED review here.


      Patagonia Ultralight Down HoodyPATAGONIA ULTRALIGHT DOWN HOODY
      Date: Aug 08th 2011
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 9/10
      Product Link: Patagonia

      Read the full review here.


      OUTDOOR RESEARCH TRANSCENDENT HOODY
      Date: Dec 29th 2010
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 10/10
      Product Link: Outdoor Research

      Read the full review here.

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