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Storm Shift is Patagonia’s premium Gore-Tex resort pant, offering exceptional durability and waterproofing with a 2-layer Gore-Tex shell, large pockets, and a refined fit. It’s uninsulated, so warmth relies on layering, and it stands out for protection and build quality, though it’s a higher-priced option.

The Patagonia Storm Shift Ski Pant is a premium resort shell pant built with Gore-Tex 2-layer protection and a burly 150D shell. It offers top-tier waterproofing, durability, and comfort for all-season resort days, though it's bulky and less breathable for high-output touring.

The Arc'teryx Macai is an extremely warm ski jacket built with a Gore-Tex shell and down/synthetic insulation. It excels in warmth and weather protection, with high-quality construction and a sleek, comfortable fit, but it comes at a premium price and has limited ventilation and features for the price.

The Arc’teryx Macai is a premium insulated resort ski jacket built around a 3-layer Gore-Tex shell with lofty down and synthetic insulation for exceptional warmth and weather protection. It excels for cold, dry resort days and can double as casual winter wear, but its breathability is limited and it’s a high-priced option, making it less ideal for high-output activities or milder conditions.

The Sabre is Arc'teryx's top-performing shell for resort and downhill skiing, offering exceptional weather resistance, durability, and a refined fit, with a comfortable micro-flannel-like interior. It's very weatherproof and well-made, but it's heavy and warm for backcountry use and comes at a high price; ideal for resort days and occasional sidecountry laps if you value maximum weather protection.

A true all-around ski shell that balances resort-weather protection with backcountry versatility. It uses premium Gore-Tex protection, refined fit, and a well-thought-out pocket hood setup, though its price is steep and it remains relatively heavy for long backcountry tours.

This unisex glove excels in warmth, breathability, and dexterity with top-notch construction, making it a strong choice for resort or backcountry skiing and other winter tasks. If you can get a good fit, it’s a high-performance, long-lasting ski glove, though the fit runs very large for women and there’s no wrist cinch, and it’s pricey, so try before you buy.

The Arc’teryx Fission SV is a top-tier ski glove that excels in warmth, water resistance, and durability while offering great dexterity for cold-weather skiing. It’s versatile for resort and backcountry use, but its high price, fewer features, and tricky sizing—especially for smaller hands—keep it from being perfect for everyone.

The Fission SV is a niche, weatherproof insulated shell designed for wet, cool climates. It features a Gore-Tex shell, a brilliant hood, and top-tier insulated handwarmer pockets, but its synthetic insulation loses warmth over time and the stiff shell can feel loud and restrictive. It's excellent for wet winters on the coast but not the warmest or best value overall.

The DAS Light Hoody is a lightweight synthetic insulated jacket with PlumaFill insulation that offers strong weather resistance and warmth for mountain adventures. It is packable, helmet-friendly with a storm-ready hood, and performs well for ski touring and cold-weather climbing, but it trades breathability for protection and comes at a premium price.

The DAS Light Hoody is a warm, weather-protective insulated jacket built around a wind- and water-resistant shell with 65 g PlumaFill insulation. It’s lightweight and packable with a generous hood and long coverage, making it a strong four-season choice for skiing, climbing, and outdoor adventures. Drawbacks include a fragile shell and limited breathability, and it doesn’t compress fully into its pocket as claimed.

Patagonia's DAS Light Hoody is a top-tier synthetic insulated jacket designed for alpine climbing, delivering excellent warmth-to-weight, weather protection, and durability in harsh mountain conditions. It features a helmet-compatible hood, two-way front zipper, and chest pocket, with 65g PlumaFill insulation and a durable Pertex Quantum Pro shell; however, breathability is limited and it comes at a high price, making it less suitable for casual wear or high-output activities.

The Rush is a lightweight Gore-Tex Pro hard shell designed for backcountry skiing, offering excellent weather resistance, an athletic fit, and a practical pocket/hood/powder-skirt setup. It excels in backcountry use and resort-ready versatility, but is expensive and has a crinkly fabric feel typical of hardshells.

The Arc'teryx Kyanite Hoody is a supremely comfortable, stretchy midweight fleece ideal for four-season use, delivering exceptional mobility and versatile warmth for activities like hiking, backpacking, and resort skiing. It emphasizes comfort and stretch over rugged durability, with some wear concerns to the face fabric and limited hood adjustments.

The Arc'teryx Kyanite Hoody is a warm, midweight fleece that blends sweatshirt comfort with technical performance. Its Power Stretch Pro fabric offers exceptional mobility and a plush interior, making it versatile for travel, crag, hiking, and camp, though the zipper is not wind-resistant and it commands a premium price.

The Kyanite Lightweight Hoody is a lightweight, highly stretchy fleece mid-layer with an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio, designed for long-distance hikes, backpacking, and travel. It offers surprising warmth, a snug, wind-blocking hood, and versatile layering potential, though its short cut, lack of interior pockets, and price point are notable drawbacks.

The Kyanite AR Hoody is a warm, incredibly comfortable midweight fleece built for movement, thanks to Polartec Power Stretch Pro and a brushed interior. It excels for cold-weather climbing and skiing with a snug fit and a low-profile hood, but can feel too warm in milder conditions and lacks thumb loops, while breathability isn't ideal for high-output activities.

The Arc'teryx Kyanite Hoody is a versatile midweight fleece that works around town and on the mountain, with a brushed interior for comfort, a Nylon face shell for weather resistance, and 4-way stretch that keeps you mobile for activities like rock climbing, skiing, and winter hiking. It offers excellent warmth and breathability for a fleece, though it pills over time, is relatively heavy, and lacks a chest pocket, with a baggy fit that may not suit everyone.

Norrona's Lofoten Gore-Tex Pro Pants deliver top-tier weather protection with a seam-sealed Gore-Tex Pro shell and a unique modular bib option that can zip together with the matching Lofoten jacket to form a near-one-piece suit. They are highly weather protective and well-vented, but they are expensive, uninsulated, and the bib can be snug on heftier frames.

These pants deliver bombproof weather protection with a stiff three-layer Gore-Tex shell and strong wind and water resistance, making them ideal for extreme alpine conditions. They include a removable bib for added support and substantial venting via full-leg zips, but the thick fabric limits breathability and the overall cost is high.

The Arc'teryx Alpha SV is a bombproof hardshell built for extreme winter conditions, delivering exceptional durability and weather protection with a fit that accommodates mid-layers and climbing harnesses. It is heavy, bulky, and expensive, making it ideal for serious winter expeditions or daily use in harsh weather, but overkill for light-duty or everyday rain use.

The Arc'teryx Atom Hoody for women is a soft, lightweight insulated jacket with a helmet-compatible hood. It excels in comfort and breathability and serves well as a versatile midlayer or standalone piece in milder cold, though it’s thin for very cold days and not the strongest wind shield.

The Arc’teryx Atom Hoody is a versatile synthetic midlayer that balances warmth, breathability, and mobility for backcountry and everyday wear. It excels in comfort and fit with stretchy side panels and soft fabric, but its warmth and weather protection aren’t top-tier, so it’s best as an active, all-rounder layer under a shell or for shoulder-season use.

The Arc'teryx Atom Hoody is a lightweight, breathable insulated mid-layer designed for high-output winter activities. It uses Coreloft Compact insulation with stretch fleece side panels for mobility and breathability, though it's not the warmest option and lacks a stash pocket; best as an active mid-layer rather than a standalone outer layer.

The Arc’teryx Atom AR Hoody for women is an exceptionally warm insulated jacket built for cold conditions, with heavy Coreloft insulation and a wind- and weather-resistant shell. It excels in warmth and comfort but is bulky and less breathable, with small hand pockets; best suited for long cold expeditions, alpine missions, and resort winter activities rather than high-output use.

The Atom AR Hoody is one of the warmest insulated jackets tested, built with dense Coreloft insulation to trap heat while still fitting well for layering. It excels as a warmth layer for cold days, skiing, or belay duties due to its comfortable fit and weather-sealing, but it's heavy and not highly breathable, and the price is steep for a non-waterproof shell.

Patagonia Powder Town Insulated Ski Jacket is a comfortable, mobility-focused resort jacket with lightweight insulation, a cozy interior, and a well-thought-out pocket layout. It uses a 2-layer H2No waterproof membrane and a relatively thin 150D polyester shell, delivering solid warmth and weather protection for most resort days but not the heaviest wet conditions.

The Patagonia Insulated Powder Town - Women's jacket is a warm, comfortable insulated shell with a roomy, easy-to-layer fit and strong weather resistance, making it a solid choice for resort-dominant downhill skiing. It scores well for warmth and overall comfort, though it runs large and the waterproofing can degrade over time for heavy use.

The Cerium Hoody is a versatile mid-weight down jacket that blends warmth, mobility, and packability for cold mountain days and everyday wear. It uses high-loft 850-fill down with synthetic insulation in moisture-prone areas, a DWR-treated shell, and a helmet-compatible hood, delivering strong warmth-to-weight and adjustable features, though it carries a premium price and a relatively thin exterior.

The Cerium LT Hoody from Arc'teryx delivers exceptional warmth for its weight, using 850-fill down and a lightweight shell to create a compact, highly packable jacket. It functions well as both an outer layer and a mid-layer under a shell, with a comfortable fit and excellent compressibility, but its high price and uneven performance in wet conditions limit its practicality.

The Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody is a lightweight, warm down jacket that delivers an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio thanks to 850-fill down and a streamlined fit, making it versatile as a midlayer or standalone piece for shoulder-season and backcountry use. Its thin 15D shell and trim silhouette keep weight down, but durability and weather protection are modest, so it shines when layered under a shell and kept out of heavy rain. While pricey and with a trim fit that limits bulky layering, it remains a top choice for weight-conscious backcountry travelers seeking warmth without bulk.

These pants deliver top-tier weather protection and a superb, close-to-the-skin fit, with a comfortable fleece-brushed liner. They ventilate well for uphill travel and pair nicely with layering for backcountry or resort skiing, though they come at a premium price and have a lean feature set.

The Arc'teryx Sabre Pant is a high-end Gore-Tex shell ski pant, uninsulated with a light flannel backer, designed for resort and backcountry use. It offers fortress-like waterproofing, good breathability, and a durable, minimalist build, though fit can be polarizing and the price is high.

The Sabria Pant from Arc’teryx is a durable, versatile hiking pant with four-way stretch and a discreet waistband adjuster that sits well under a harness. It’s breathable and comfortable in warm weather, pairs with a base layer in cooler conditions, and features a DWR finish for light moisture; however, pockets are small, the fit is snug, and it has been discontinued by the brand.

The Konseal Hoody is a breathable fleece with a built-in balaclava feature, excellent layering, and a trim yet comfortable fit that makes it a strong choice for backpacking, rock climbing, and skiing. It’s lightweight and packable, but it sits at a higher price point and is not a rain shell, so plan to pair it with appropriate weather protection.

The Gamma Lightweight Hoody for Women is an ultralight, athletic-fitting softshell that breathes exceptionally well and blocks wind, making it a versatile all-conditions layer for climbing and hiking. It offers UPF 40+ sun protection and a DWR-treated outer that sheds light rain, with a StormHood and No Slip Zip for practical protection and secure fit. It’s lightweight and compressible, but not designed for heavy rain or high warmth.

The Arc'teryx Gamma Hoody is a versatile midweight softshell designed for climbers, hikers, and skiers who want a breathable, durable layer for four-season use. It features a helmet-compatible hood, two exterior chest pockets, and a streamlined fit, delivering solid mobility and all-around functionality. It is water-resistant but not waterproof, with PFAS-free DWR, and while it's versatile, its water protection lags behind heavier shells, making it best for dry-to-mild wet conditions and steady effort rather than heavy rain or alpine storms.

The Arc'teryx Gamma Hoody is a feature-rich technical softshell with excellent mobility, wind resistance, and breathability, making it ideal for alpine climbing, mountaineering, and windy hikes. It balances weather resistance with mobility and is durable, though it is relatively heavy and pricey compared with lighter softshells.

The Patagonia R1 Pullover Hoody is a long-standing, versatile midlayer fleece that balances warmth, comfort, and durability for a broad range of mountain activities. After more than a decade of field use, the reviewer still regards it as a top all-around fleece, especially for cold-weather mountain travel, with excellent weight-to-warmth and strong layering capability; drawbacks include being too warm for high-output movement in milder temps and a style more suited to technical use than everyday wear.

The Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody is a versatile lightweight fleece that blends stretch comfort with midweight warmth and strong breathability. It excels as a mid-layer for travel, camping, and active pursuits, with a soft interior and fitted hood that traps warmth during movement. Drawbacks include a slim fit that may not work for all body types, limited wind resistance, and a lack of thumbholes.

The R1 Pullover is Patagonia's highly versatile, breathable, and compressible lightweight fleece jacket, a go-to layer for alpinists and backcountry skiers. It excels in high-output activities and fluctuating temperatures, packing down small, but is not very wind resistant and isn’t as warm or durable as heavier fleeces, making it less ideal for casual wear around town.

The Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody is a lightweight, highly breathable fleece designed for high-exertion cool-weather activities. It excels in comfort, breathability, and layering, making it a versatile layer for hiking, bouldering, ice climbing, and backcountry skiing, though the chest pocket is tight and the hood can be fiddly to use when fully zipped; some may notice odor.

The Patagonia R1 Hoody is a lightweight, highly breathable fleece that excels as a versatile mid-layer for active use. It offers an athletic fit that moves well and layers easily for climbing, running, hiking, or skiing, but it isn't very warm when stationary and offers limited weather protection.

The Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody is a standout technical fleece that blends breathability with warmth and stretch for versatile backcountry use. Its hollow-core zigzag fabric delivers excellent heat retention during rests and remains breathable during activity, making it a strong choice for ski touring, climbing, and cool-weather hiking. Note that the updated fit can feel a bit baggy and the fabric can lose softness with repeated washing, but it remains a top all-around fleece.

The R1 Full Zip Hoody is a versatile technical fleece that delivers exceptional breathability and thermoregulation for alpine and backcountry use, serving well as a mid-layer under a shell or as a standalone layer in milder conditions. It’s lightweight, durable, and packable with a helmet-compatible hood and clever pocket design, but it’s not weather-resistant on its own and can be pricey; Patagonia has discontinued this style as of 2022.

The Patagonia R1 Hoody is a high-performing technical fleece layer designed for active cold-weather pursuits. Breathable and lightweight, it excels as a mid-layer for rock climbing, backcountry skiing, and cardio-heavy hikes, with a fitted balaclava-style hood and thumb loops. However, it's not very warm and offers limited wind and water protection, so pair it with a shell in harsher conditions.

The Arc'teryx Gamma MX Hoody is a heavyweight softshell jacket with a fleece backing designed for cold, lower-intensity activities. It offers strong weather protection with a helmet-friendly hood and durable build, but breathability suffers under prolonged or vigorous activity due to the fleece lining. It's best suited for cold climates and wind protection; not as versatile for high-output use.

The Arc'teryx Gamma MX Hoody is a burly, wind-shedding softshell that excels in cold, blustery winter conditions and transitions between backcountry and everyday wear. It offers excellent weather protection and mobility, but trades off with higher weight and limited breathability, and it is a premium option with a small hood and non-adjustable cuffs.

Patagonia Torrentshell 3L delivers solid waterproof protection at a value price, using the 3-layer H2No fabric and handy features like a two-way adjustable hood and Velcro cuffs. It’s a reliable rain shell for hiking, climbing, and skiing in wet weather, though it’s a bit stiff and less breathable than some rivals. With stowable packability and PFAS-free construction, it’s a versatile, budget-friendly option for wet conditions.

The Torrentshell 3L is a standout women's rain jacket, delivering top-tier water resistance at a very good value. It performs well in heavy rain and wet conditions, with good breathability and durable construction, though the fabric is stiff and the zippers aren't watertight. It is a bit heavier and less packable than some rivals, but its waterproof performance and build quality make it a reliable long-haul rain jacket for hikers, runners, snowboarders, and cyclists.

A durable, affordable rain shell built with Patagonia’s 3-layer H2No system. It delivers strong waterproof protection and long-lasting construction for daily wear and light day hikes, but its stiff, crinkly fabric and limited pockets reduce comfort and versatility for high-output or backcountry use.

The Capilene Thermal Weight Zip-Neck Hoody is a versatile base layer top that delivers excellent warmth for its weight, with high breathability and a soft, comfortable interior. It features an attached hood, long zipper for adjustable ventilation, and hidden thumb loops, making it well-suited for backcountry skiing, overnight backpacking, and alpine climbing, though it can be bulky when packed and is priced higher than some rivals, with some durability concerns.

The Patagonia M10 is the lightest hardshell jacket GearLab tested and excels for backpacking thanks to its ultralight weight and tiny pack size. It sacrifices weather protection and breathability for minimalism, has a very small hood and limited features, and Patagonia has discontinued the model. Best as an emergency or dryer-climate shell for backpackers and climbers who prioritize weight over all-weather versatility.

The M10 Storm Women's hardshell is ultralight and packable for fast alpine missions, using a three-layer H2No waterproof/breathable shell with a long cut for mobility. It delivers strong weather protection for its weight and remains comfortable during movement, but the thinner fabric trades durability and warmth in extreme conditions and it lacks underarm vents for heat management.

The Patagonia Storm10 is a very lightweight 3-layer hardshell designed for milder climates and high-output aerobic activities. It’s exceptionally breathable, lightweight, and packable, making it ideal for rain and warm-weather use, though it offers limited wind and cold protection and durability. The hood fits a helmet but is a bit snug, and there are no pit zips with a chest pocket that’s tight to stuff into.

A featherweight hardshell designed for alpine climbs, prioritizes mobility and packability with a lean feature set. It delivers waterproof protection and a helmet-compatible hood, but its ultralight design sacrifices wind protection, pockets, and vents for weight savings, making it less ideal as an everyday rain shell but a strong choice when weight is at a premium for alpine objectives.

Patagonia's M10 Storm Jacket is a lightweight, packable 3-layer hardshell designed for fast-and-light alpine climbing. It provides excellent rain and wind protection for its thin fabric, with surprising stretch and comfort, and packs down to a small volume. The trade-offs are no armpit zips and no hand pockets, which limit ventilation and casual versatility.

The Beta AR is a burly, all-around hardshell built for wet, windy mountain conditions, delivering excellent weather protection and solid mobility. It features Gore-Tex Pro fabric, a helmet-compatible hood, and harness-accessible pockets, making it a versatile workhorse for climbing and mountaineering, though it comes with a boxy fit and lacks a two-way front zipper.

The Arc'teryx Beta AR is a durable Gore-Tex Pro hardshell offering excellent weather protection and a standout collar, but its bulky, baggy fit and high price limit its appeal for some users. It's best suited for backcountry use and daily wear for larger frames, while less ideal for technical climbing or aggressive skiing due to mobility and breathability.

The Nano Puff Hoody for Women is a lightweight insulated jacket that provides decent warmth and weather resistance for everyday use. It isn’t a technical layer and lacks mobility-oriented features or portability that would justify the high price, and it can feel heavy for very lightweight missions while being challenging to compress into its own pocket. The hood is well-fitted and versatile for everyday wear.

The Patagonia Nano Puff Hoody delivers reliable synthetic warmth with 60-gram PrimaLoft insulation and stays fairly warm even when damp. It's lightweight and versatile for a range of activities—from casual wear to extended backpacking and winter climbs—though it's not the most packable and the outer fabric isn't highly weatherproof in prolonged rain unless you pair it with a shell.

Versatile lightweight synthetic insulated jacket suitable as a midlayer or casual outer layer for town-to-trail use. It offers improved shoulder mobility and a polished look, but warmth is moderate for the weight and it isn't highly breathable or compact for high-output backcountry.

A purpose-built backcountry shell that delivers exceptional breathability and protection, but relies on a lighter, more delicate fabric. It’s premium and expensive, with a sport-focused build that favors weight-conscious backcountry tours over heavy resort use.

The Lofoten Gore-Tex Pro Shell is a ultra-light, weather-protective ski shell with Gore-Tex Pro that blocks severe weather while allowing movement. It features internal wrist gaiters, a powder skirt/pants integration, and a close, adaptable fit, but offers limited warmth and few pockets; it’s expensive and highly specialized for maximum weather protection rather than everyday warmth or feature-rich skiing.

Norrona Lofoten Gore-Tex Pro - Women's is a premium backcountry shell built for uphill performance and weather protection. It uses Gore-Tex Pro for durability and breathability, offers features like a removable powder skirt and a rescue pocket, and breathes well for long ascents; warmth comes from layering since there is no built-in insulation.

Built for serious backcountry skiers, the Lofoten Gore-Tex Pro is a lightweight, 3-layer shell that delivers top-tier weather protection and standout ventilation with extra-long pit zips and a chest vent. It’s expensive and overkill for resort days, and its lighter face fabric means durability could be a concern, but for big, unpredictable conditions it’s among the best.

The Patagonia Triolet is a protective Gore-Tex 3-layer hard shell jacket that offers strong weather protection and durability at a strong value, with a boxy fit and notable heaviness. It is versatile for resort skiing, backcountry touring, and ice/mixed climbing, but its weight and boxy cut make it less ideal for light-and-fast alpine climbing.