Soft shell jackets for skiing

[mca80]

For those interested, I edited the original post with a short review of the jacket I ended up buying - the Rab Borealis. It’s pretty good for me. But for those who tend to run hot, it’s probably still not breathable enough.

If getting any exercise at all, I still cant imagine anything other than solely wool. For something ultralight, cheap, windproof to put on for an extended downhill, a hefty bag works.

[snow-mark]

For those interested, I edited the original post with a short review of the jacket I ended up buying - the Rab Borealis. It’s pretty good for me. But for those who tend to run hot, it’s probably still not breathable enough.

If getting any exercise at all, I still cant imagine anything other than solely wool. For something ultralight, cheap, windproof to put on for an extended downhill, a hefty bag works.

Ok, then don’t buy one.

[climbingnerd]

I've been using a voormi hardened wool layer on top of a short sleeve wool shirt. I literally use it from 5-30 degrees. I zip on the hood when I get cold. I unzip it down to the stop when it gets warm. I throw on a goretex jacket for the downhill and if the weather turns sour.

[snow-mark]

I've been using a voormi hardened wool layer on top of a short sleeve wool shirt. I literally use it from 5-30 degrees. I zip on the hood when I get cold. I unzip it down to the stop when it gets warm. I throw on a goretex jacket for the downhill and if the weather turns sour.

Interesting. I hadn’t heard of hardened wool. Looks nice, but quite pricey.

[KDog]

For those interested, I edited the original post with a short review of the jacket I ended up buying - the Rab Borealis. It’s pretty good for me. But for those who tend to run hot, it’s probably still not breathable enough.

I've been using a Patagonia Wind Shield jacket for years and it's become my go to for everything backcountry. I should have bought another one years ago because of course they discontinued it. Prime feature I like is the front and sleeves are wind stopper that sheds snow well, the back and arm pits are highly breathable thinner fleece so less back sweat while wearing a pack. Also, no hood which I prefer for layering. I like the look of the RAB Borealis you picked up but the RAB Stormveil Windstopper Jacket appears to be the Unicorn I've been trying to find.

https://rab.equipment/us/stormveil-windstopper-jacket

As far as wool goes; that's for long underwear...