Patagonia Powder Bowl Jacket Review

The powder bowl certainly wasn t the most style y jacket of the bunch this year but it s like an elder statesman refined and elegant.

Patagonia powder bowl jacket review.

We review it on the slopes to see how it performs. When you re wearing the patagonia women s insulate powder bowl jacket there s no day on the mountain that s too cold or too wet. The tough 2 layer gore tex fabric is built for durability but also. A long day on the snow isn t complete without a trusty shell and the patagonia powder bowl steps right in as a high performing go to for those who get out early and often.

Built with a 100 recycled polyester gore tex face fabric the patagonia men s powder bowl pants regular perform in a full range of mountain conditions. This is a jacket designed to keep you protected in almost any conditions out on the mountain and as such is bursting with high quality features. Patagonia s powder bowl jacket is a classic shell that would look at home on almost any skier. It doesn t have the fitted body of other jackets we tested but it still falls well below the waist which we find essential for both good looks and function.

Weighting 941 g 33 2 oz this jacket isn t the lightest but that s ok especially if you re sitting on a chairlift looking for protection from the wind. Designed with a two layer gore tex membrane and a durable recycled polyester shell this jacket keeps you bone dry when you re lucky enough to be graced with a heavy powder. The 2012 has a 3 layer in the critical areas. This jacket is well thought out and a great investment.

The 2013 patagonia powder bowl has gore tex that makes it more waterproof than the older models. The tough protective gore tex fabric is water and wind proof to keep you dry on storm days and block the wind from permeating into your layers when it s gusting and is also impressively breathable to prevent you from overheating when you re working hard in deep. We review the patagonia powder bowl ski jacket a serious contender this season just watch out for sizing if ordering online the patagonia powder bowl is aimed squarely at the freeride market with its loose fit and bold colourways.