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Style and performance are two of our favorite things to see in both pro skiers and quality outerwear. The FREESKIER-approved and ready for the mountain,the pieces below bring together the best of 2027 to keep you warm, agile and ready for whatever Mother Nature cooks up.Â
Armada
Grands 3L
The Grands jacket and bib combine a utilitarian aesthetic with Armada's progressive style. This is a burly kit built for skiers who value durability over shaving weight from their outerwear.
Outdoor Research
Hemispheres Team
Developed in close collaboration with Outdoor Research's athlete team, the Hemispheres kit is designed to combat the harsh realities of backcountry skiing. The brand uses 100-percent recycled nylon in the three-layer Gore-Tex construction, yielding a Bluesign-approved kit that's as durable as it is environmentally friendly.
Oakley
Baldface Pro Gore-Tex
Named for the iconic cat skiing lodge just outside Nelson, British Columbia, this is one of Oakley's top-performing kits. The minimalist, three-layer shell has a touch of stretch built in, enabling the mobility you need to chase big lines and layer on colder days.
Salomon
Moon Patrol
Since 2023, the Moon Patrol kit has been a stalwart in Salomon's freeride lineup. Developed in close collaboration with freeride athletes, this lightweight yet durable kit features the brand's articulated MotionFit 360 patterning, allowing it to flow naturally with the body through dynamic terrain.
Spyder
Venom Perfect Shell
Spyder's Venom collection is for the skiers who want to escape the resort in search of the ideal line. The Perfect kit is the collection's dedicated backcountry freeride combination, pairing 30K waterproof-rated fabric with a breathable stretch polyester plain-weave construction, built for high-output days.
686
Gore-Tex Dispatch Thermagraph
This two-layer Gore-Tex jacket comes with the relaxed fit that 686 is known for and is right at home on rails at the park or in the streets. The Thermagraph moniker refers to strategically placed insulation where you need it, and reduced bulk where you don't.
Peak Performance
Vertical Gore-Tex Pro Shell
Developed as part of the R&D program, Peak Performance and its athletes built this kit for aggressive skiers who need mobility, durability and breathability. The fully seam-sealed kit blends freeride style with lightweight Gore-Tex Pro that lets you push hard in variable conditions, without fretting over the kit's functionality.
Rossignol
Proclivity 3L
The Proclivity series returns for its second season with updated design input from 2025 Freeride World Tour Champ, Marcus Goguen. Rossignol combined 20K waterproofing with lightweight, recycled fabric and mechanical stretch to create an outerwear combo that's built for skiers who chase adrenaline, from resort steeps to more consequential backcountry terrain.
J Lindeberg
Caldwell
This two-layer kit offers sleek, Euro styling for skiers who want to stand out while staying comfortable all day long. The insulated jacket and pant feature stretchy spandex material and ample insulation to keep you warm on even the coldest days.
Strafe
Nomad
Lightweight and stretchy, the Pertex fabric used in the Nomad kit is surprisingly durable and a great option for backcountry skiers who prioritize weight savings. The jacket and pant are fully seam-sealed and designed with practical features for long days on the skin track.
TREW
Cosmic Jacket and TREWth Bib
From Trew's Primo collection, this kit is the brand's flagship men's offering, built for hard-charging skiers who want the technical performance of the big dogs, served with a slightly more counter-culture vibe. The jacket and bib bring a loose-fitting, freeride style, with articulated patterning that allows you to move fluidly through the mountains, and also layer up when the mercury drops.
Columbia
Citadell Mountain Shell
The Citadell Mountain kit borrows key aspects from Columbia's rainwear line, making it an excellent choice for skiers who spend much of the winter in wetter coastal climates. The brand's OutDry Extreme technology places the waterproof, breathable membrane on the exterior of the jacket, rather than on a face fabric with a DWR coating.
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