Top 5 Men’s Heli Ski Jackets
Last month on the Last Frontier blog we looked in detail at some of the best technology used to waterproof jackets against any heli skiing conditions. Breathability featured highly in this area, and finding the right balance between this and waterproofing is top of most skiers needs. With this in consideration, here are our top 5 jackets that we think will do you justice – not just keeping you warm and dry, but also looking cool and stylish up in the mountains.
Patagonia Men’s Primo Down Jacket
Patagonia has founded a loyal following with their top class products, and the Primo Down Jacket will not let these follows down. Patagonia’s warmest, insulated hard-shell jacket, the Primo delivers when you’re in the coldest situations. Even deep in mid winter, in the depths of northern British Columbia, the 2-layered 100% recycled nylon GoreTex Performance Shell, combined with the softest, lightest premium European goose down will keep a smile on your face.
Outdoor Research Men’s Stormbound Jacket
Another jacket that is most at home in the wildest of conditions, the name should give you an idea of its performance capabilities. Some extraordinary sounding outer layer material protects the 650 fill down insulation filler. The two layer waterproof and breathable 40D Pertex Shield ripstop fabric should easily keep you warm and dry. Nice added features include a removable helmet compatible hood, fully tapered seams, and a double separating front zipper, designed to deflect any obtrusive snow.
The North Face Triclimate Jacket
This is the jacket you need if you’re lucky enough to get to heli ski in all types of amazing conditions, from mid winter’s driest powder to super fun, bluebird spring snow. A stylish three-in-one jacket, the zip-in fleece liner can be worn separately on it’s own, in combination with the protective shell, or simply disregarded when the temperatures rise. With all of the North Face’s renowned specifications, this really is a jacket that can do it all.
Marmot Rubicon GoreTex Ski Jacket
GoreTex is undeniably the industry leader when it comes to keeping people warm, dry and suitably vented. Marmot have utilized this in their Rubicon jacket, and coupled it with some nice added features. We like the functional hand warming pockets, as well as the detachable hood and clever venting system. Also, by making this jacket compatible with Marmot’s range of zip-in fleece liners, you have the option of upgrading to an all season garment very easily.
Arcteryx Stingray Jacket
At the higher end of the price scale here, Arcteryx have not held back from giving you a most comprehensive jacket. For those who can afford it, you will be treated to a high-tech performance piece of outerwear, not lacking in functional features, style, or warmth. Soft to the touch, don’t distrust the waterproof capabilities of this jacket – it will keep you dry even in the most torrential downpour. If money is no object, and you value extremely well made, good-looking gear, then this has to be the jacket for you.
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