#STRAFE JACKET FULL#

Patagonia uses a 100 percent postconsumer recycled polyester two-layer shell with Thermogreen 100 percent recycled polyester insulation, with 80 grams in the body and 40 grams in the sleeves, helping boost mobility.

#STRAFE JACKET FULL#

In addition to skiing, we took this jacket on multiple runs when temperatures dipped into the low 20s and were impressed by its breathability and stretch, giving us a full range of motion while running and skiing. We were first impressed by the jacket’s warmth, breathability, and lightness. But Patagonia’s Insulated Powder Town Jacket impressed us in so many ways we had to make it our top overall women’s ski jacket. Normally we’d say go with a standard shell instead of an insulated jacket for skiing. It's insulated, so not as easy to dial your layering Read on to learn more about our picks of top women’s ski jackets. Topping our list is Patagonia’s Women’s Insulated Powder Town Jacket, which impressed us with its excellent range of motion, breathability, and ventilation while keeping us warm. Our editors and writers spent many days and weeks testing these jackets in varying conditions while skiing at resorts and in the backcountry from the Northeast to the Pacific Northwest. We sent those to testers across the country for weeks of testing, sifted through their insights, and created this list for you based on that feedback. We spent days researching the best available options, narrowing those down to a list of 19. There are literally hundreds of ski jackets from which to choose. But it also might be the most inundated product category on the market. The ski jacket is an essential piece to your outerwear collection. If you’re looking for a traditional shell jacket, we recommend Stio’s Environ XT Anorak Jacket. It has excellent breathability and range of motion with thoughtful pockets and organization. Patagonia’s Women’s Insulated Powder Town Jacket is our top overall pick for a women’s ski jacket.

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