Helly Hansen Alpha Light Down Jacket - Men's Sepia, XL

"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I've been wearing the Alpha Light Down Jacket as a midlayer under my shell on big ski days, and it changes the game compared to a standard puffy. The stretch lining actually lets you move your arms naturally through a full turn sequence without that fighting-against-the-jacket feeling, and the 800 fill down keeps things warm even on the coldest days I've had this season.""Most down jackets make you choose between warmth and movement, and the Alpha Light Down Jacket from Helly Hansen was built to reject that compromise entirely. Whether it's riding as a midlayer under a hardshell on a deep winter day or standing on its own during a spring ski session, it delivers 800 fill power warmth without ever getting in the way of how you ski. The stretch lining is what sets this jacket apart from the standard puffy category. Where traditional down jackets resist movement through turns and pole plants, the two-way stretch construction here moves with the body, giving skilled skiers the freedom of motion they need to ski at their best without sacrificing an ounce of insulation. Brushed fleece inside the hand pockets and collar keeps things comfortable against skin when temperatures drop, and a ski pass pocket keeps the lift line moving without breaking stride. Responsible Down Standard certified 800 fill power insulation delivers exceptional warmth-to-weight for a jacket that performs at the highest level the mountain demands."

Price: $234.50 from Backcountry