We Tested 200+ Ski Jackets, Pants, and Accessories-Here's the Best Ski Gear of the Season

"Skiing is an expensive, gear-heavy sport, but take it from someone who's been on the slopes her whole life: Investing in the right equipment from the start will save you time and money in the long run. It's important to choose wisely, since some gear could even serve you for life. The challenge is knowing which products are built to last, which ones you'll like, and which have features skiers actually need-from thoughtfully placed pockets to hoods that fit comfortably over a helmet. That's where Travel + Leisure's team of powder hounds comes in. Made up of both novice and expert skiers, we put hundreds of ski pants, ski jackets, goggles, gloves, and bags to test in a range of climates and conditions."

"The Lucy Jacket masters the elusive middle ground between tech and comfort, making it the best women's ski jacket we've tried. We loved the cut of the jacket, which is easy to move in, but not overly baggy, and the thoughtful pocket placements. The jacket has a high collar, which protects your face from the elements when fully zipped, and an adjustable hood that is roomy enough to enclose your ski helmet on extra cold or windy days. The Lucy Jacket also has a powder skirt you can zip in or out based on the conditions or where you're planning to ski."

"Comfort-wise, this jacket maintained a soft, almost buttery feel while still working hard in cold, windy conditions. We wore it on a high-wind day and felt enclosed and unaffected in the jacket, while also noting that it was breathable on sunny, warm days. The Details: XS-3XL | Recycled polyester | PFAS-free | 20K waterproofing | 20K breathability | Regular fit"

Extensive testing across varied climates and conditions evaluated hundreds of ski pants, jackets, goggles, gloves, and bags by novice and expert skiers. The Lucy Jacket balances technical performance and comfort with a mobility-friendly cut, thoughtful pocket placement, high collar, adjustable hood roomy enough to fit over a helmet, and a zip-in/out powder skirt. The jacket feels soft and buttery while providing protection in high winds and breathability on sunny days. Specifications include XS–3XL sizing, recycled polyester construction, PFAS-free treatment, 20K waterproofing and 20K breathability, regular fit. Smith's 4D Mag goggles aim to expand field of view.

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