I’m pretty sure you can get an amazing ski jacket from Mammut or Arc’teryx that will last 20 years for the $450 this style piece costs.

Not impressed with the review.

I tested it twice in very different conditions: once it was very cloudy and snowing, temperature around -8°C / 18°F, near zero visibility and fairly humid in the clouds themselves. Wore the jacket with a merino wool base and a light cotton jumper. After 3 hours of skiing, I wasn’t cold at all, but the cotton was drenched in sweat. Removed it, and things stayed pretty warm and dry for the rest of the day.

Today was sunny, but really cold: -25°C/-13°F. Same layers as last time, replacing the cotton with thick wool. The jacket took the added layer without feeling tight, and the fitted balaclava came in really handy. Stayed warm, dry and comfy for the whole day. For me it’s a winner – particularly if it lasts as long as the finish seems to promise (my previous jacket went on for 24 years, and it’s still wearable).

I love my Keen boots! They have a great toe box, they fit right (unlike some brands that run narrow, like Vasque). They hold up well. I wear them all the time.

BUT, like reviews on other sites I have read my personal experience is that Keen boots are like walking on marbles or with ice skates if the surface is wet. Algae on a rock, boulders in a stream, or a wet log across the trail can put you on your backside in a hurry!

Again, I love my Keen boots, but probably won’t buy another pair unless they change the sole. I live north of Seattle and can’t escape “wet” conditions!