Scouted: The Heat-Trapping, Moisture-Wicking Performance Jackets You Need for Your Cold-Weather Adventures
Performance jackets may make a lot of empty promises, often leaving you sweating buckets in sub-zero temperatures or uncomfortably damp in wet weather. That’s why it’s important to find a jacket that actually, well, performs so you can perform. These five performance jackets for women will keep you dry, warm and flexible.
686 Reservoir Jacket With Hydrastash Hydration System, $350 at 686: This is the first and only jacket on the market to have the crash-tested, patent-pending Hydrastash system, which integrates on-demand hydration technology in a way that won't affect you while you ski or snowboard. The 24-ounce pack is contained in the snowskirt of the jacket, carried by your hips to distribute the weight, and a hose runs up to the jacket collar in an insulated sleeve that won’t freeze. So you won’t need to break for water... or risk crash landing on a hard bottle.
Spyder Glissade Jacket, $199 at Spyder: Spyder’s Glissade jacket marries 360-degree stretch nylon with GORE-TEX® fabric, the only four-way stretch fabric laminate Gore makes. Combined with a smooth finish, this jacket allows you to move freely on the slopes, shedding snow that would otherwise gather. The Primaloft® gold insulation is lightweight without the bulk, the underarm vents and mesh backing allow you to breathe, and the removable hood offers customized climate control. Plus, rest assured that the DWR jacket is PFC-free, so you’re not hurting the environment you’re enjoying.