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Thats versatility at its finest, and I would make sure to include it in next years kit if you arent already as obsessed with it as I am.įloaty, fun, carvy. Ill run this jacket with a light baselayer under my Nomad for temperatures anywhere from 10-40 degrees. It fits like your favorite hoodie next to skin, and even breathes like it, but still manages to warm like a puffy. Its a glorified sweatshirt, in the best possible way. Put this all in a MIPS shell, and you have one functional, light, safe, and affordable helmet. Thats right, no more freezing hands to snap on that helmet. Better yet is the Fidlock SNAP buckle, which is a magnetic clip that you can shut with one hand while wearing gloves. It has the Ripcord System (RCS) in the back, which makes tightening and loosening the helmet mindless with just the spin of your fingers. Its got a low-profile, and is just damn easy to use. I didnt think a helmet could change my day on the hill as much as this one did. The huge outside thigh vents coupled with the inside ones make it pretty hard to overheat in these pants, creating a perfect touring and high output piece. I rock it for a little extra pocket space and warmth when I like, and then pop it off when I dont need it. Hands down the best feature about these pants is the stretchy, removable bib. They come in a looser fit, so Im actually running a size small, even though Im 60, with no length problems. The Nomad pants are made of the same durable eVent fabric as the jacket, but with reinforced Cordura cuffs by the ankles for extra protection (they are definitely not fraying on me any time soon).

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Overall, this is the perfect upgrade for those looking for a next-level durable, breathable, and moveable shell, while still keeping it stylish. The only downside about the piece is that a few seams are starting to come loose, although nothing has happened to the jackets structure yet. I also love the freedom of movement that comes with the slightly baggy fit, and the ridiculously deep chest pockets that hold anything from skins to sandwiches. The jackets impeccable breathability comes from the tough eVent fabric, while still maintaining worthwhile waterproofing, as I wore it in a spring rainstorm today and it shed water as perfectly as I could have hoped. The piece is slick enough for park laps, yet breathable enough to hike the Aspen Highlands Bowl without hotboxing (which is actually the activity that spurred the creation of the company the hiking, not the other thing).

The Nomad is aptly named, as its ready to roam wherever you take it. This is not sponsored content and we are in no way being compensated for this post, this is just Spencer's honest opinion: So to round out the year, Spencer wrote some reviews of the gear that kept him on the slopes all season. Skiing and snowboarding is a gear intensive activity and companies are making improvements year after year to keep you warmer, dryer and safer - all with the goal of making the sport more fun. Water resistant and reliable YKK AquaGuard® (Coil) and VISLON® zippers and snaps.In case you haven't noticed, Spencer Miller, our Colorado College correspondent, is a bit of a gear nerd, and we mean that in the best way possible.

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Interior zippered mesh pocket with media port and a large mesh drop pocket with elastic binding plus a pass pocket on lower sleeve and spacious hand pockets with hem drawcord adjustment inside.

Integrated helmet compatible hood with 3-point adjustment for inclement weather.

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Full length interior windguard keeps breeze out. Adjustable (& removable) 4-way stretch powder skirt with gripper elastic for deep powder days.Backpack-friendly seamless shoulders and oversized chest pockets with one interior mesh electronics sleeve.Soft microfleece lined front hood & chin guard adds next-to-skin comfort buttery-soft Polartec® Power Dry® thumbhole cuffs keep snow out and warmth in.Air-permeable stretch face fabric adds comfort, mobility, and climate regulation during activity with exposed underarm vents for warmer days. Technical, freeride shell jacket with fully seam sealed, 3-layer waterproof construction and DWR (durable water repellent) finish.

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