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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

Read the full review here.

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

Read the full review here.

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

Read the full review here.

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

Read the full review here.

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

Read the full review here.

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

Read the full review here.

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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