Patagonia SnowDrifter Jacket - Men's Cascade Green, S

"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I’ve put this jacket through long tours and storm cycles, and its stretch is the first thing I notice—nothing binds when I’m skinning or scrambling. The pit zips dump heat fast, and the pockets stay usable with a pack on, which isn’t always the case with lightweight shells.""Deep winter tours demand outerwear that keeps us dry while allowing full freedom to move, and the Patagonia SnowDrifter Jacket finds that balance with a lightweight 3-layer stretch fabric built for long days outside. The H2No® Performance Standard construction sheds heavy snow and wind while maintaining breathability on the skintrack, and the soft interior knit helps manage moisture as our pace changes. As conditions shift, the two-way-adjustable hood tightens easily over a helmet, the laminated visor preserves visibility in blowing snow, and the pit zips release heat during steep climbs. The pocket layout stays functional with a pack or harness, giving us dedicated space for handwarmers, maps, or a pass on quick laps. A low-profile powder skirt seals out the cold when we drop into deeper lines, and the built-in RECCO® reflector adds an extra margin of search support in the backcountry. From storm-day tree runs to multi-hour approaches, the SnowDrifter Jacket stays light, protective, and ready for any winter route."

Price: $314.30 from Backcountry