Best Tested Ski Clothes (2025): Shells, Jackets, Wool Socks

Honorable Mentions

In the course of the winter, an entire WIRED crew exams ski garments nearly consistently. Listed below are a number of different objects that we like.

Hestra Fall Line 3-Finger Gloves for $165: I’ve lengthy admired Hestra gloves from throughout the carry line, impressed by the Swedish firm’s elegant stitchwork and considerate design touches. This was the yr I lastly bought to strive a pair for myself, and the Fall Line are precisely what they seem like. There are six sizes obtainable so you may get the proper match on this glove. The cowhide is buttery easy and has already damaged in a bit with 5 days‘ use. The wrist strap means you by no means have to stress about dropping your glove from the carry when checking your cellphone, and so they’re very heat with out making me sweat. In case you do sweat, the liner is detachable so you may wash it with out damaging the leather-based. —Martin Cizmar

Outdoor Research Snowcrew Pants for $229: These Out of doors Analysis ski pants have each characteristic you can need (mesh gaiters, zippered pockets, thigh vents) and none you do not want. They’re constructed from a cloth known as Ventia that is tender to the contact whereas additionally being breathable and comparatively waterproof, and whereas the match is saggy, they’ve tabs to regulate the waist so you are not truly reliving the Limp Bizkit period of snow sports activities except you select to. The khaki-adjacent bronze shade compliments almost any shade of prime. I did not take into consideration these pants in any respect throughout two days on the slopes, which is precisely the expertise I need from my ski pants. —Martin Cizmar

Seniq Powder Puff Down Jacket for $498 and Bib for $398: Seniq is one other all-women’s outside model that launched in 2024. It is styled somewhat extra Gen Z, leaning into enjoyable shade blocking over the monochromatic look. The Seniq Powder Puff Down Jacket has a dry-touch end. It’s meant for drier days on the mountain, however a PFC-free DWR coating and YKK AquaGuard zippers do present water resistance. The uneven entrance zipper helps you keep away from chin rub when you may have the jacket totally zipped. It additionally options cool asymmetrical quilting traces, aspect pockets-in-pockets that present entry to your bib (their bibs have a pocket on the entrance, so you may get in there with out unzipping your jacket), an outsized detachable hood, a forearm go pocket, tender and stretchy wrist gaiters, and a big inside pocket that may completely deal with a sandwich. This jacket was heat, pillowy, and comforting, like a super-soft hug.

The silky shell bibs are barely barrel lower, which provides them a flattering form with out being fitted. The adjustable racer back-style straps and low again (with a stretchy waist) additionally present a pleasant form and breathability. There are two pockets on the entrance chest, pockets on both leg, two-way zip thigh vents, and a butt zipper for lavatory breaks. These match simply over my boots, and the instep guards had been a pleasant contact. With a sturdy three-layer membrane and a 20,000-mm waterproof score, these will maintain up in opposition to any and all climate the mountain throws at you. Once I wore them on a moist snowy day, they beaded and sloughed off moisture properly. —Kristin Canning

Mammut Sender In Hooded Jacket for $260: This puffy hoodie is a good mid-layer for beneath a shell jacket. The insulation is constructed from recycled rope scraps, and the outer is coated in wind-resistant PFC-free DWR coating. The hem falls on the hips, and the excessive collar and tight hood maintain a lot of the face lined. I like carrying this piece beneath shells for snowboarding, however I do know it’ll pull double responsibility as a comfortable mountain climbing and tenting jacket, too, so it’s a stable multipurpose funding. It’s exceptionally light-weight and heat, although from a quantity standpoint, it’s on the bulkier aspect for a mid-layer and isn’t essentially the most packable piece. —Kristin Canning

Helly Hansen Evolved Air Half Zip for $112: This fleece pullover has a waffle-like texture that traps warmth and wicks moisture. With a excessive zippered collar and cinchable hem, you may regulate the match to make it extra air-tight or breathable. This mid-layer felt splendidly light-weight whereas nonetheless maintaining my toasty. It’s not cumbersome in any respect, solely somewhat thicker than a base layer, laid comfortably beneath my jackets, and moved with me on the mountain. —Kristin Canning

Helly Hansen Lifa Base Layer Long-Sleeve Crew for $88 and Pants for $88: These base layers hit the load candy spot; they’re not too thick or skinny, however good. They’re barely looser than different choices on this checklist, so if you happen to want one thing that isn’t so fitted, these are an ideal choose (however notice that they run lengthy too). These mix merino wool with Helly Hansen’s LIFA fibers, which add extra moisture-wicking capabilities. They’re tender, light-weight, heat, and don’t maintain onto smells. I really like the lovable designs and the way properly they regulate my temperature beneath insulated jackets and pants. The waist digs in a bit however doesn’t roll, and so they keep in place and transfer properly. —Kristin Canning