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Top-rated waterproof and breathable ski jackets

Discover the best waterproof and breathable ski jackets, perfect for keeping you dry and comfortable on the slopes. Our selection features high-performance models with technologies like Gore-Tex Pro, Dermizax, and XPore, ideal for tackling any weather conditions. Whether you're looking for an insulated jacket or a lightweight shell for backcountry skiing, you'll find durable options with excellent waterproof protection. Explore men's and women's ski jackets that offer the perfect balance of warmth, breathability, and weather resistance.

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    Helly Hansen Swift 3-in-1 Jacket (Men's)

    126 Global Votes
    • Highly waterproof and breathable

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    This insulated jacket is very versatile, warm, and breathable, ideal for a wide range of weather conditions. It incorporates LifaLoft insulation, which provides exceptional warmth with light weight and no bulk, along with Helly Hansen's waterproof membrane.

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    Helly Hansen Powderqueen 3.0 Jacket (Women's)

    66 Global Votes
    • Provides excellent coverage

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    Designed for big mountains and harsh winter conditions, the Powderqueen 3.0 offers premium protection and freedom of movement. It is made with 3-layer HELLY TECH® Professional fabric, ensuring high-level waterproofing, windproofing, and breathability.

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    Salomon Brilliant 2.0 Jacket (Men's)

    63 Global Votes
    • Keeps moisture out

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    This is Salomon's warmest synthetically insulated ski jacket, ensuring freedom of movement and warmth in all weather conditions. It incorporates PrimaLoft® Black insulation and a HeiQ Xreflex layer that reflects body heat for superior thermal performance.

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    The North Face Jazzi GORE-TEX 3L

    62 Global Votes
    • Offers superior waterproofing and breathability

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    This technical triple-layer jacket is designed for demanding activities such as hiking, mountaineering, or backcountry skiing. Its GORE-TEX fabric provides full waterproofing, wind protection, and effective breathability in adverse conditions.

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    Patagonia Insulated Powder Town Jacket (Women's)

    5 Global Votes
    • Extremely comfortable

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    This jacket is ideal for those looking for an insulated option that isn't bulky, offering warmth and good weather resistance. It combines a waterproof and breathable H2No Performance Standard shell with insulation, and features pit zips for temperature regulation.

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    Patagonia Storm Shift Jacket (Men's)

    4 Global Votes
    • Extremely comfortable

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    The Storm Shift Jacket is the warmest jacket in Patagonia's Snow line, ideal for the coldest conditions. It features 2-layer GORE-TEX ePE fabric and strategically placed Thermogreen® insulation, providing waterproof and breathable warmth.

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    Spyder Leader Jacket (Men's)

    4 Global Votes
    • High windproof and waterproof ratings

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    A bestseller that combines iconic alpine style with technical performance, ideal for aggressive skiers. It offers 20K/20K waterproofing, EXO Shield stretch fabric, and PrimaLoft® Silver ECO insulation, ensuring warmth and breathability.

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    Arc'teryx Rush Jacket (Men's)

    3 Global Votes
    • Bombproof construction keeps out snow, wind, and rain

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    This jacket is one of the most highly rated for backcountry and off-piste skiing, thanks to its 3-layer Gore-Tex Pro ePE construction. It offers extreme weather protection, being lightweight and durable for the most demanding conditions.

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    Arc'teryx Nita Down Jacket (Women's)

    0 Global Votes
    • Waterproof

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    The Sentinel Jacket is the women's version of the popular Sabre Jacket, distinguished by its 3-layer PFAS-free Gore-Tex fabric. It's a versatile option that offers excellent waterproof, windproof, and breathable protection for resort skiers.

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    Arc'teryx Sabre Jacket (Men's)

    0 Global Votes
    • Best shell ski jacket tested

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    Considered one of the best overall ski jackets for men, the Sabre Jacket offers reliable performance with its 3-layer Gore-Tex shell. It provides waterproof, windproof, and breathable protection without the extreme durability of Gore-Tex Pro ePE, making it more comfortable and affordable.

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    Stio Objective Pro Jacket

    0 Global Votes
    • Durable GORE-TEX Pro 3L 70D fabric withstands abrasion

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    Redesigned for the current season, this jacket is built with three-layer Gore-Tex Pro with a PFAS-free ePE membrane. It offers elite waterproofing, wind protection, and breathability, ideal for serious skiers and mountain guides.

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    KÜHL Defiant Shell

    0 Global Votes
    • Waterproof and breathable

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    This jacket offers legitimate storm protection with the desired flexibility for technical terrain. Its proprietary KÜHLFLEX 3L fabric is fully waterproof, windproof, and breathable, with stretch and a PFAS-free DWR coating.