Keep the elements at bay with the best high-performance ski jackets for men that match good looks with weather-beating comfort.
Men’s Fitness Best Buy
Haglöfs Nengal Jacket
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£370, haglofs.com
Fit: 5/5
Style: 4/5
Warmth: 5/5
Breathability: 3/5
OVERALL: 4.5/5
Swedish label Haglöfs has established itself as a big name in outerwear, and its Nengal Jacket – designed with snow sports in mind – is hard to fault. The two-layer (read: well insulated) jacket is warm but not unnecessarily bulky, and it has a reinforced hood to stop the rain and wind smacking your face. It’s also completely helmet compatible.
Inside you’ll find a zip-off snow skirt and a couple of nifty inside pockets. Velcro cuffs and the two-day water-resistant pockets also ensure nothing gets in or out.
Available in four different colourways (blue, habanero, mineral and black), the Nengal Jacket is ideal for anyone looking for high-quality ski wear that’s not only comfortable and true to size, but lives up to performance expectations. What’s more, Haglöfs is a brand that prides itself on using sustainable, recycled materials. If you’re looking for the best ski jackets for men, this is a clear winner.
Men’s Fitness Recommended
Berghaus Chombu Waterproof Jacket
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£190, berghaus.com
Fit: 2/5
Style: 5/5
Warmth: 3/5
Breathability: 5/5
OVERALL: 4/5
Featuring something called a two-layered Hydroshell (sounds impressive), this jacket from Berghaus is guaranteed to keep you dry, no matter the weather.
Not only does it protect you from stormy conditions, it also ensures you aren’t sweating buckets thanks to its breathable fabric. We’d recommend sizing up for extra comfort.
Arc’Teryx Sabre AR Jacket
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£480, arcteryx.com
Fit: 2/5
Style: 4/5
Warmth: 4/5
Breathability: 3/5
OVERALL: 3/5
The Sabre AR delivers everything you’d expect from a £480 coat. A true all-rounder, the jacket keeps you warm, dry and comfortable, even if it does come up a little small.
It’s fairly lightweight for a snow-sport jacket, which is great for the more experienced skier and anyone looking to wear it away from the slopes.
Salomon Icestar Jacket
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£360, salomon.com
Fit: 3/5
Style: 3/5
Warmth: 3/5
Breathability: 5/5
OVERALL: 3.5/5
The Salomon Icestar Jacket lets the body breathe, without being overly padded. It’s lightweight, flexible and has some particularly convenient storage options: pockets not only on the inside and outside, but some handy ones on the arm for your ski pass, too.
It’s a jacket with practicality at the forefront of its design – and we’re into that.
Note: The Saloman Icestar Jacket has now been discontinued. Check out the new Saloman Brilliant Jacket
Icebreaker Straus Transcend Hooded Jacket
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£350, icebreaker.com
Fit: 4/5
Style: 3/5
Warmth: 4/5
Breathability: 3/5
OVERALL: 3.5/5
A warm and waterproof men’s daily jacket built with state-of-the-art materials and merino wool, this technical offering gives ultimate protection from the elements on the outside, and next-to-skin merino comfort on the inside.
Thanks to its simple look, it would suit the peaks as much as it would going down the pub on a wet Thursday night. Versatile, well-made and worth the money.
Picture Harvest Jacket
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€358, picture-organic-clothing.com
Fit: 3/5
Style: 2/5
Warmth: 5/5
Breathability: 2/5
OVERALL: 2.5/5
The Harvest Jacket is Picture’s most eco-friendly product. With no less than three layers, it offers a protective coat, but also allows for free movement thanks to its lightweight construction.
It also features integrated wrist gaiters, as well as a two-way adjustable hood for the perfect fit.
Garbstore x Crescent Down Works
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£525, couvertureandthegarbstore.com
Fit: 3/5
Style: 5/5
Warmth: 4/5
Breathability: 2/5
OVERALL: 4/5
Made with American label Crescent Down Works, London-based store Garbstore has reworked the former’s iconic classic Down Parka Jacket.
Made with a slightly longer body fit, it holds 400g of ethically sourced goose down, a detachable hood and plenty of pockets. While it’s not as technically gifted as others in this roundup, stylistically it’s ahead of the game.
Words: Tayler Willson
