The best ski jackets to buy right now
From those at Moncler to Brunello Cucinelli's super luxe versions, these are the best ski jackets to buy right now
Words: Zak Maoui
Ski season is here and we thought we'd help you get kitted out ahead of you going off-piste. Buying ski gear isn't easy, especially when it comes to finding a jacket that does what you want and need, but doesn't skimp on style. So to help you on your way, here is our pick of the best new ski jackets for this season on the slopes.
Salomon
Salomon is the IT brand of the outerwear world right now. Thanks to a string of high profile wearers - Dev Hynes, Bella Hadid, Rihanna etc - its popularity has gone beyond the mountains and is now stratospheric. And its skiwear is next level. Its insulated jacket pushes the limits with a radical design where high performance waterproof Dermizax EV fabric is mingled with an ultra-light, ultra-breathable PrimaLoft Cross Core insulation. What does all that mean? Warmth, comfort and breathability on the slopes.
Brunello Cucinelli
Brunello Cucinelli's skiwear is made with the same precision as its tailored suits. There is the same focus on quality fabrics and cuts, and this lightweight jacket has been trimmed with durable shell and padded for warmth, while stretch jersey cuffs trap heat. Meanwhile Velcro tabs allow for adjustment over gloves, which you'd think was a given on ski jackets, but trust us when we say it isn't always the case.
Spyder
Colorado-based manufacturer Spyder knows how to do skiwear. It is one of the most respected and largest sports brands in the world and has sponsored the US ski team for over 30 years. This jacket is filled with a 700-fill down and recycled polyester blend, which is ultra-insulating.
Moncler
Designed for extreme alpine skiing, Moncler's Moriond ski jacket is waterproof, windproof and breathable. The jacket sits within the Moncler Grenoble collection, and is crafted from waterproof Gore-Tex and packed with a Primaloft insulation. What's more, an integrated RECCO reflector makes you searchable to rescue teams in the event of an avalanche or if you go off piste.
The North Face
Designed for skiing and snowboarding, The North Face's all-mountain shell jacket is completely waterproof, windproof and breathable thanks to the use of a unique seam-sealed DryVent fabric tech. It features an adjustable helmet-compatible hood and a secure chest pocket, while a Primaloft Black lightweight insulation means its not heavy for when you want to go at top speed.
Fusalp
Fusalp's Emris ski jacket is designed to be worn in the iciest of climates. It's made from a waterproof and repellent stretch fabric, and is lined with a heat-protective membrane and a Sorona down for the ultimate warmth.
Atomic
There's skiwear and then there's Atomic skiwear. Built with the technical expertise used for elite skiwear, the Atomic M Revent 3L GTX jacket is one of the finest out there right now. It's entirely made from Gore-Tex, meaning it's totally wind and waterproof, while it comes with a thin and durable powder skirt made from ripstop fabric that prevents snow from entering the jacket.
Canada Goose
Paying tribute to the unpredictable weather of Canada Goose's hometown, Toronto, the Toronto Jacket is a versatile jacket does puts in the hard work to keep you warm. Designed to protect you from nature's most extreme conditions, the 625 Fill Power jacket is made using Arctic Tech. This is a heritage textile crafted from a blend of 83 per cent Polyester and 17 per cent Cotton, which is coated to make it totally water-repellent.
Volcom
Volcom was founded in 1991 by Richard "Wooly" Woolcott and Tucker "T-Dawg" Hall, who based the ethos of the company on their own experiences with boardsports. In turn, it's one of the best brands catering to outdoors sportswear. Part of a collaborative capsule with the street snowboarding Dustbox crew, this mid-weight work jacket comes with a super soft tafetta lining and a moisture-shedding non-fluorinated DWR coating.
Columbia
Columbia's Aerial Ascender II Waterproof Ski Jacket uses an Omni-Tech waterproof and breathable fully seam sealed outer to ensure that you're dry at all times, and an Omni-Heat Infinity advanced thermal reflective to keep you warm. But tech aside, it's one of the more handsome ski jackets out there thanks to its neutral, colour-blocked appearance.
Want more of the best ski gear? Check out our guide to the best skiwear on the planet right now.
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