The Best Ski Apparel of 2026
Aug 1, 2025
Designed for the skiers who spend the majority of their winter in the backcountry, Patagonia’s Nano-Air Ultralight Freeride jacket keeps your temperature dialed, day-in and day-out. Part of the PowSlayer collection, it’s the first midlayer that Patagonia has designed specifically for snowsports, weighs in at just under 270 grams and is treated with an environmentally friendly DWR so you can use it as an outer layer or a midlayer. Two hand pockets and a chest pocket offer a modest amount of storage space and the hood provides an extra layer of defense for those blustery storm days.
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