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> <channel><title>ActiveGearReview.com &#187; Winter Jackets</title> <atom:link href="http://activegearreview.com/category/snow-sports/winter-jackets/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://activegearreview.com</link> <description>Technical Reviews of Active Sports Gear</description> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 23:26:27 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2</generator> <item><title>Eddie Bauer First Ascent Peak XV Down Parka Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/eddie-bauer-first-ascent-peak-xv-down-parka-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=eddie-bauer-first-ascent-peak-xv-down-parka-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/eddie-bauer-first-ascent-peak-xv-down-parka-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 15:22:08 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Brad S</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Winter Jackets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cold weather Parka]]></category> <category><![CDATA[down jacket]]></category> <category><![CDATA[First Ascent]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=14495</guid> <description><![CDATA[Eddie Bauer has long been known for their incredible down products. In fact, Eddie Bauer was the pioneer of down development in the late-1930&#8242;s, and he patented the first down jacket in America in 1940. Eddie Bauer also developed the first down flight suit for U.S. airmen in World War II, and outfitted the first Americans [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/eddie-bauer-first-ascent-peak-xv-down-parka-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Patagonia Down Sweater Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/patagonia-down-sweater-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=patagonia-down-sweater-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/patagonia-down-sweater-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:42:07 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Adam B</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Snow Sports]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Winter Jackets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[all-season]]></category> <category><![CDATA[down jacket]]></category> <category><![CDATA[goose down]]></category> <category><![CDATA[midlayer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[outerlayer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sweater]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=12440</guid> <description><![CDATA[Patagonia. When I think of the brand I have an impression a bit like I get from American truck brands: no-frills, solid performance, great durability. Patagonia focuses on making great gear with technical features for performance sake. You won&#8217;t see a lot of neon colors or features with names you can&#8217;t pronounce in the Patagonia [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/patagonia-down-sweater-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Helly Hansen Mission Jacket 2011/2012 Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/helly-hansen-mission-jacket-20112012-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=helly-hansen-mission-jacket-20112012-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/helly-hansen-mission-jacket-20112012-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:52:52 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jesse</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Winter Jackets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[breathable]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Skiing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Waterproof]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=11756</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Helly Hansen Mission Jacket has become my go-to ski jacket for the winter season.  This jacket is a perfect choice for the resort skier who wants a bit of insulation without too much bulk, allowing the option to layer up or down according to weather.  The Mission Jacket is stylish, functional, and has some [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/helly-hansen-mission-jacket-20112012-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Helly Hansen Enigma Jacket 2011/2012 Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/helly-hansen-enigma-jacket-20112012?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=helly-hansen-enigma-jacket-20112012</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/helly-hansen-enigma-jacket-20112012#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 03:48:44 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jesse</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Winter Jackets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[breathable]]></category> <category><![CDATA[goose down]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Skiing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Waterproof]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=10441</guid> <description><![CDATA[&#160; The Helly Hansen Enigma Jacket is the greatest jacket that I could not use because of a fatal fit issue.  The Enigma is Helly&#8217;s top-of-the-line insulated ski jacket and it is one of the most comfortable and feature-packed things I have ever worn.  No expense was spared in the creation of this jacket and [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/helly-hansen-enigma-jacket-20112012/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>6</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Mountain Hardwear Vertical Peak Jacket Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/mountain-hardwear-vertical-peak-jacket-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=mountain-hardwear-vertical-peak-jacket-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/mountain-hardwear-vertical-peak-jacket-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:07:50 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Active Gear Review</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Winter Jackets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dry q]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Insulated ski jacket]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Waterproof]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=10913</guid> <description><![CDATA[With winter in full swing and lots of people heading to the slopes, I hope to bring you this jacket review just in time to help your ski jacket purchase decision.  Over the past few months, I&#8217;ve been testing out the Mountain Hardwear Vertical Peak Jacket while skiing at Breckenridge, Keystone, and Arapahoe Basin. The [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/mountain-hardwear-vertical-peak-jacket-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Obermeyer Coco Jacket Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/obermeyer-coco-jacket?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=obermeyer-coco-jacket</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/obermeyer-coco-jacket#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:35:58 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>LoriL</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Winter Jackets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[coco jacket]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cocona fabric]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ski jacket]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Waterproof]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=10838</guid> <description><![CDATA[Finding the right balance between warmth and breathability/ease of movement is always a challenge in cold weather sports apparel.  Obermeyer has achieved that elusive combination with its Coco Jacket &#8212; not too hot, not too cold.  Carving turns on the Beaver Creek slopes with my board, my torso twisted about with ease in this lightweight [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/obermeyer-coco-jacket/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Isis Whisper Coat Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/isis-whisper-coat-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=isis-whisper-coat-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/isis-whisper-coat-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:43:36 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Shannon</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Winter Jackets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Casual]]></category> <category><![CDATA[goose down]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[travel ready]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Women's]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=10445</guid> <description><![CDATA[When it comes to cold weather, Isis has you covered with their Whisper down products. Isis offers a solution for all of your active and casual needs with the Whisper Jacket, Whisper Hoodie, Whisper Hoodie Vest, and Whisper Coat. A few years back, I reviewed the shorter-length  Whisper Hoodie, and this year I had the [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/isis-whisper-coat-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Helly Hansen Verglas Down Insulator Jacket Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/helly-hansen-verglas-insulator-jacket-20112012?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=helly-hansen-verglas-insulator-jacket-20112012</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/helly-hansen-verglas-insulator-jacket-20112012#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:25:30 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jesse</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Winter Jackets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[800 fill down]]></category> <category><![CDATA[down jacket]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=10382</guid> <description><![CDATA[&#160; As most people know, goose down is one of nature’s best insulators and the benefits of its use in outerwear is readily apparent.  Depending on its fillpower and amount, down clothing can be a full-on, heavy-duty jacket for the most brutal cold, or a nice insulating layer to add under a shell when temperatures [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/helly-hansen-verglas-insulator-jacket-20112012/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Columbia Sportswear Aerial Arson Shell Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/columbia-sportswear-aerial-arson-shell-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=columbia-sportswear-aerial-arson-shell-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/columbia-sportswear-aerial-arson-shell-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:26:26 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Brad S</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Winter Jackets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[breathable]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cold weather]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lightweight]]></category> <category><![CDATA[omni dry]]></category> <category><![CDATA[omni heat]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ski jacket]]></category> <category><![CDATA[snowboard jacket]]></category> <category><![CDATA[snowshoeing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Waterproof]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Windproof]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=10173</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Aerial Arson Shell from Columbia Sportswear is a light-weight, high-performance ski jacket that will also serve you well while hiking, snowshoeing, or grabbing dinner in your favorite mountain town. The ultra-breathable, waterproof Omni-Dry® slub fabric outer shell will cut the wind and seal out the rain, and the Omni-Heat® thermal reflective liner will keep you nice and warm. The [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/columbia-sportswear-aerial-arson-shell-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>The North Face Perception Jacket Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/north-face-perception-jacket-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=north-face-perception-jacket-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/north-face-perception-jacket-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 23:50:26 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Active Gear Review</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Winter Jackets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Gore Windstopper]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Insulated ski jacket]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Primoloft]]></category> <category><![CDATA[RECCO]]></category> <guid
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isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=9609</guid> <description><![CDATA[For the gear snob that has pretty much everything, but wants to have the newest, lightest and greatest gear, the Patagonia Ultralight Down Hoody might just do the trick.  The Ultralight Down Hoody is an 800 down fill jacket that works great as an outer layer and also works nice as under a shell for [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/patagonia-ultralight-hoody-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Marmot Zion Jacket Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/marmot-zion-jacket-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=marmot-zion-jacket-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/marmot-zion-jacket-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:08:32 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Active Gear Review</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Winter Jackets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[backcountry]]></category> <category><![CDATA[neo shell]]></category> <category><![CDATA[neoshell]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Polartec]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sidecountry]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Skiing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[snowboarding]]></category> <category><![CDATA[waterproof and breathable]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=9595</guid> <description><![CDATA[&#160; Waterproof and breathable has been marketed for many years now, but you know just as well as I do that waterproof and breathable haven&#8217;t really gotten along all that well in the past.  For this fall/winter, Marmot is utilizing a new fabric by Polartec called Neo Shell. Most people know Polartec for its fleece [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/marmot-zion-jacket-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Mountain Hardwear Lado Jacket Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/clothing-reviews/performance-apparel/mens-performance-apparel/mountain-hardwear-lado-jacket?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=mountain-hardwear-lado-jacket</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/clothing-reviews/performance-apparel/mens-performance-apparel/mountain-hardwear-lado-jacket#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 23:07:12 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jesse</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Men's]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Winter Jackets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Insulated jacket]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=7854</guid> <description><![CDATA[Not knowing how the weather will act in Colorado can be a difficult challenge when deciding on layers for going out.  If you wear your down jacket you might be too hot, and a fleece might not be enough warmth.  That’s where the Mountain Hardwear Lado jacket comes in.  The Lado Jacket packs a lot [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/clothing-reviews/performance-apparel/mens-performance-apparel/mountain-hardwear-lado-jacket/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Powderhorn Gunpowder Jacket Review</title><link>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/powderhorn-gunpowder-jacket-review?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=powderhorn-gunpowder-jacket-review</link> <comments>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/powderhorn-gunpowder-jacket-review#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:33:41 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Aaron S</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Winter Jackets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[down]]></category> <category><![CDATA[warm ski jacket]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Waterproof]]></category> <guid
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isPermaLink="false">http://activegearreview.com/?p=7532</guid> <description><![CDATA[Finding a down jacket that is fashionable and functional is fortunately a lot easier these days than in the past. Thanks to companies like Descente, we now have options. The Puffy Elle by Descente is a good example and provides extreme warmth in a fun package. The Puffy Elle features &#8220;superlight down fabric&#8221; for insulation. [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://activegearreview.com/snow-sports/winter-jackets/descente-puffy-elle-jacket-review/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
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