Best Winter Jackets For Men - Best Skiing Jackets

Here are the best winter jackets for men specifically the best skiing jackets we could find out for the 2011 holiday season. We know how annoying it is to search endlessly so we've rounded these best winter jackets for men to help you make a decisive decision. For our three favorite brands including The North Face, Patagonia, and Armada, we classified these best skiing jackets by how warm they are next to the title.

Patagonia Primo Down Jacket- 700-Fill down

Definitely one of the best winter jackets for men, the Patagonia Primo Down Jacket is meant for epic conditions and some of the coldest weather. As Patagonia's warmest three-layer shell jacket it has a H2No waterproof barrier sandwiched between a tough 80D nylon shell and fluffy 700-fill down, for toasty warmth that keeps the elements out. Other features include welded seams, a DWR coating that increase weather protection, and a lightly-insulated, three-way adjustable hood for serious downfalls. The Primo's powder skirt features a pass holder and webbing loops that connect to any Patagonia ski and snowboard pants. Buy this Patagonia Men's Primo Down Jacket for a price of $600.

North Face Steep Tech Apogee Jacket

The North Face Steep Tech Apogee Jacket was designed with the help of rxtreme skiing pioneer Scott Schmidt and from his experiences on daring descents. Designed to stand up to the toughest conditions you could possibly encounter on the mountain, the burly Apogee is reinforced with Kevlar shoulders and bomber 550D trim in abrasion zones. It features a three-zip vent system on the front, underarm venting system, and back zip vents ensure you don't overheat when earning your turns and much more. You can buy this North Face ST Apogee Jacket for a price of $408.95 - $428.95. Via Besportier

The North Face Free Thinker Jacket - Gore-Tex Pro Shell 3L

The The North Face Free Thinker Jacket is North Face's most innovative and technical Jacket. Waterproof, and made from breathable Gore-Tex, The North Face Free Thinker Jacket for Men is engineered to be highly durable with progressive styling for all mountain use. Features include Hook-and-loop cuffs waist gaiters, a Recco avalanche rescue reflector, Internal cell phone pocket, Internal media security pocket, Internal goggle pocket, internal accessory pocket, Zip integration powderskirt and much more. Buy The North Face Men's Free Thinker Jacket for a price of $529.

Armada Tracer Jacket- DryRex 3-layer

The Armada Tracer Jacket was designed for serious all-weather skiing. A DryRex 3-layer waterproof breathable fabric takes care of moisture from inside and out to keep you dry and comfortable all season. Features include Riri AQUAzip waterproof zippers that ensure that water can't get in where most jackets have a glaring weak spot, and the Recco avalanche safety device has got your back if you end up under a lot of snow. Buy this
Armada Tracer Jacket for a price of $400.

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The North Face Gonzo Jacket- Heavy Shell

The North Face Gonzo Jacket has all the weather-beating features that you've come to expect from one of the world's premier outdoor clothing manufacturers, but it much more than just a thin layer parka. Made from a HyVent 2-Layer Proweave waterproof breathable fabric, the Gonzo provides durable armor against the elements. Other features include an off-center front zip that keeps chilly zipper away from your chin, underarm vents to prevent over-heating, multiple pockets for ample storage room, and adjustable cuffs and hem for a custom fit. It also comes in three cool colors. Buy this The North Face Gonzo Jacket for a price of $199.

Patagonia Powder Bowl Jacket - Heavy Shell

Meant for a double-digit snow report, the Patagonia Powder Bowl Jacket is what you need to for powder days! This 2.5-layer shell jacket features an H2No waterproof breathable layer for full weather protection and a slick mesh lining for easy layering. There's also a button up the powder skirt plus attachable elastic loops for your Patagonia ski pants to seal out the snow. Underarm zips adorn the jacket for ventilation as well as a zip off the adjustable hood. Plus, there's five exterior pockets handy to hold your ski pass, beacon, and camera, and a padded pocket lets you rock your tunes with out worry. Buy this Patagonia Men's Powder Bowl Jacket for a price of $379.

Posted in Mens Snow Jackets | December 9, 2010 10:43 PM