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Two female skiers in Helly Hansen ski jackets skiing down a groomed pistePhoto: Helly Hansen

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56 Ski jackets we took a close look at

CMP Ski Jacket WP10000WomenCMPSki Jacket WP1000010,000 mmlight padding
138.45€
Elevenate Bec de Rosses XI JacketMenElevenateBec de Rosses XI Jacket3-layerGORE-TEX Pro
739.35€
Helly Hansen Alpha 4.0 Ski JacketMenHelly HansenAlpha 4.0 Ski JacketPrimaLoft Black Eco with body mapping2-layerHELLY TECH Professional
327.65€
The North Face Cirque Down JacketMenThe North FaceCirque Down Jacketgoose down (550-fill) and Heatseeker Advanced synthetic insulationDryVent
288.65€
The North Face Teen Snowquest JacketChildrenThe North FaceTeen Snowquest JacketHeatseeker™ synthetic insulation2-layerDryVent™
90.65€
Schöffel Safuna Ski JacketMenSchöffelSafuna Ski Jacket20,000 mmsynthetic insulationpolyurethane membrane
395.85€
Bogner Fire + Ice Farina3WomenBogner Fire + IceFarina3THEREMORE® Tech insulation
452.35€
Helly Hansen Alpha Lifaloft Insulated Ski JacketMenHelly HansenAlpha Lifaloft Insulated Ski JacketLIFALOFT insulation by PrimaLoft2-layer
339.65€
Helly Hansen Sogn Shell Ski Jacket 2.0MenHelly HansenSogn Shell Ski Jacket 2.03-layerHELLY TECH Professional
279.35€
The North Face Cirque Down JacketWomenThe North FaceCirque Down Jacket550-fill-power goose down, Heatseeker™ Advanced synthetic insulationDryVent™
321.85€
Bogner Fire + Ice Tec-saelWomenBogner Fire + IceTec-sael10,000 mmTHEREMORE® Tech insulation2-layer
366.35€
Helly Hansen Swift Team Insulated Ski JacketMenHelly HansenSwift Team Insulated Ski JacketPrimaLoft Black 60 g2-layerHELLY TECH Performance
251.25€
Scott Explorair 3LWomenScottExplorair 3L15,000 mm3-layerDRYOsphere
207.35€
Schöffel Ski Jacket Style ZandwelMenSchöffelSki Jacket Style Zandwel10,000 mmsynthetic insulation, combined insulation weights
192.15€
Schöffel Ski Jacket VerbierMenSchöffelSki Jacket Verbier20,000 mmPrimaLoft Gold Insulation Active2-layer
594.95€
Schöffel Ski Jacket Style NollenMenSchöffelSki Jacket Style Nollen10,000 mm
216.05€
Bogner Fire + Ice IVOMenBogner Fire + IceIVO20,000 mmtech insulation2-layer
422.75€
The North Face Descendit JacketWomenThe North FaceDescendit Jacketlight Heatseeker™ synthetic insulation2-layerDryVent™
209.85€
Schöffel Ski Jacket Style SkutaMenSchöffelSki Jacket Style Skuta20,000 mmsynthetic insulation, combined insulation weights
523.55€
Schöffel Ski Jacket Style TrifexMenSchöffelSki Jacket Style Trifex10,000 mmweighted insulation, synthetic insulation
269.05€
Helly Hansen Garibaldi 2.0 Insulated Ski JacketMenHelly HansenGaribaldi 2.0 Insulated Ski JacketPrimaLoft Black 60 g2-layerHELLY TECH Professional
316.75€
CMP Ski Jacket Zip HoodMenCMPSki Jacket Zip Hood10,000 mmFeel Warm Flock paddingClima Protect
91.85€
Schöffel Ski Jacket Style SafunaWomenSchöffelSki Jacket Style Safuna20,000 mmsynthetic insulation
329.55€
Scott Ultimate GTX JacketMenScottUltimate GTX Jacket28,000 mmDUROloft 100/80 gGORE-TEX
259.65€
Halti Vertica DX Ski JacketMenHaltiVertica DX Ski Jacket20,000 mmPrimaLoft® Silver
399.05€
Helly Hansen Alphelia Ski JacketWomenHelly HansenAlphelia Ski JacketPrimaloft® Black 100g2-layerHELLY TECH®
325.65€
O'Neill FWC'Cruz Snow JacketWomenO'NeillFWC'Cruz Snow Jacket10,000 mmPrimaLoft® Active Evolve panels
130.75€
Schöffel Ski Jacket Style CaldirolaWomenSchöffelSki Jacket Style Caldirola20,000 mmdown (650 cuin) and synthetic insulation
415.75€
Helly Hansen Kvitfjell Race Puffy Ski JacketWomenHelly HansenKvitfjell Race Puffy Ski JacketPrimaLoft Black 133 g, synthetic
301.15€
LEGO® kidswear LWJESTED 708 JacketChildrenLEGO® kidswearLWJESTED 708 Jacket10,000 mmpolyester insulation 140 g/m²
93.55€
Schöffel Ski Jacket Style NollenWomenSchöffelSki Jacket Style Nollen10,000 mmsynthetic insulation
215.15€
Helly Hansen Alphelia Lifaloft Ski JacketWomenHelly HansenAlphelia Lifaloft Ski JacketPrimaloft® insulation
388.05€
Salewa Sella 3L Powertex JacketMenSalewaSella 3L Powertex Jacket20,000 mm3-layerPowertex
353.95€
Salewa Sella 3L Powertex JacketWomenSalewaSella 3L Powertex Jacket20,000 mm3-layerPowertex
324.55€
LEGO® kidswear LWJESTED 709 JacketChildrenLEGO® kidswearLWJESTED 709 Jacket3,000 mmsynthetic down filling
107.85€
Bogner Fire + Ice Janka4WomenBogner Fire + IceJanka420,000 mmtech-fibre insulation2-layer
398.85€
Elevenate Bec de Rosses XI JacketWomenElevenateBec de Rosses XI Jacket3-layerGORE-TEX Pro
722.35€
Protest PRTDeline JR SnowjacketChildrenProtestPRTDeline JR Snowjacket10,000 mm
78.95€
CMP Jacket Snaps HoodChildrenCMPJacket Snaps Hood10,000 mmFeel Warm Flat gr.160Clima Protect®
56.95€
Bogner Fire + Ice Saelly2WomenBogner Fire + IceSaelly2tech insulation
305.05€
Black Diamond Factor ShellMenBlack DiamondFactor Shell30,000 mm3-layerBD.dry
383.85€
Schöffel Ski Jacket Style ZandwelWomenSchöffelSki Jacket Style Zandwel10,000 mmsynthetic insulation, combined fill weights
186.45€
The North Face Cold Spell Cropped Down JacketWomenThe North FaceCold Spell Cropped Down Jacket550-fill goose down in the body, Heatseeker™ synthetic insulation in the hood and forearms
427.35€
Whistler Drizzle Ski Jacket W-pro 10000WomenWhistlerDrizzle Ski Jacket W-pro 1000010,000 mmpadded liningTPU membrane
69.35€
CMP Ski Jacket With Hood WP5000ChildrenCMPSki Jacket With Hood WP50005,000 mmpadded liningClimaProtect
55.95€
killtec KSW 39 Ski JacketWomenkilltecKSW 39 Ski Jacket10,000 mm100% polyester
178.95€
Oakley Canopy Insulated JacketWomenOakleyCanopy Insulated Jacketinsulation
226.85€
The North Face Summit Verbier GTX JacketMenThe North FaceSummit Verbier GTX Jacket3-layerGORE-TEX
531.85€
Protest Prtdylans JR SnowjacketChildrenProtestPrtdylans JR Snowjacket
78.95€
Picture Goods JacketMenPictureGoods Jacket20,000 mmquilted lining with synthetic down insulationDryplay 20K/20K
274.55€
Protest Prtnanetti TD SnowjacketChildrenProtestPrtnanetti TD Snowjacket
79.65€
Helly Hansen Alpha Ski JacketChildrenHelly HansenAlpha Ski Jacket23,000 mmPrimaLoft® Black, 133 gHELLY TECH® Performance
158.45€
Black Diamond Recon LT Stretch ShellWomenBlack DiamondRecon LT Stretch Shell20,000 mm3-layerBD.dry
287.05€
Protest Prtmarvin JR SnowjacketChildrenProtestPrtmarvin JR Snowjacket10,000 mm
105.75€
CMP JR Ski Jacket WP10000ChildrenCMPJR Ski Jacket WP1000010,000 mmFeel Warm FlockClima Protect®
60.65€
Protest Prteliny JR SnowjacketChildrenProtestPrteliny JR Snowjacket10,000 mm
102.85€

H Values marked H come from the manufacturers.

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Knowledge

How much water column does a ski jacket need?

10,000 mm is usually enough for days on the piste. If you often ski in snowfall or spend time in deep snow, choose 20,000 mm and look for taped seams. The figure describes the fabric; it is listed for the model if the manufacturer provides it.

Insulated or shell?

If you quickly get cold on the lift, choose an insulated jacket. A shell provides no warmth of its own: you wear whatever the day requires underneath and feel less restricted while skiing. Insulation tells you how much material is inside, not down to what temperature the jacket will keep you warm.

Which features matter on a day skiing?
  • A snow skirt keeps snow off your back when you fall or ski in deep snow.
  • Ventilation zips let heat out when you are working hard.
  • A ski pass pocket on the sleeve or chest saves you searching at the gate.
  • A helmet-compatible hood fits over your helmet.
How do you check the fit?
  • Try the jacket on with the layer you plan to wear underneath.
  • Raise your arms. The hem should not ride up, and the sleeves should cover your wrists.
  • Buy children's jackets according to height. Jackets that are too large let snow in at the sleeves and hem.

Frequently asked questions

Is a rain jacket enough for skiing?

It may be enough for individual days with a warm layer underneath. But it often lacks a snow skirt and ski pass pocket. On the piste, a ski jacket gives you better protection.

What is the difference between a ski jacket and a freeride jacket?

Freeride jackets are usually shells with a high water column rating and taped seams, because you get more snow on you in deep snow and move around more. Piste jackets are more often insulated because you sit on the lift for longer.

Do I need a separate jacket for ski touring?

On long climbs, the main things are breathability and low weight. That is what ski touring jackets are designed for. They are not included in this buying advice.