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The 10 Best ski jackets

Here’s a range that does everything from keeping out an avalanche to making the wearer visible from several miles away

Will Coldwell
Wednesday 30 January 2013 01:00 GMT
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<p><strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/skiing/the-10-best-ski-jackets-8471680.html?action=gallery">1. Schoffel Hermine</a></strong></p>
<p>£299.99, <a href="http://www.ellis-brigham.com/products/womens-hermine-jacket/4309" target="_blank" title="ellis-brigham.com">ellis-brigham.com</a></p>
<p>Inspired by classic ski-fashion designs, the removable hood and snow skirt protect you from the elements while the Venturi softshell fabric insulates you from the cold.</p>

1. Schoffel Hermine

£299.99, ellis-brigham.com

Inspired by classic ski-fashion designs, the removable hood and snow skirt protect you from the elements while the Venturi softshell fabric insulates you from the cold.

1. Schoffel Hermine, £300, Snow & Rock

Inspired by classic ski-fashion designs, the removable hood and snow skirt protect you from the elements while the Venturi softshell fabric insulates you from the cold.

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2. O'Neill Jones 2L, £250, amazon

Named after US freeriding board star Jeremy Jones, the 2L won't make you ride like a pro but you can look like one. Recycled polyester allows freedom of movement.

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3. Arc'teryx Women's Stingray, £344, Exxpozed

Canadian brand Arc'teryx has all but cornered the market in premium technical mountain wear. Its jackets are impervious to even the strongest winds and chills.

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4. Patagonia Men's Powder Bowl, £350, amazon

A hard shell jacket with a dual-layer shell and Gore-Tex membrane that will keep out the cold but still let you breathe.

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5. Volcom Versed, £90, amazon

As if the risk of snow blindness wasn't enough, Volcom has come along with a men's jacket set to dazzle everyone for miles across the slopes.

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6. Women's 3-in-1 Snowbelle, £255, Exxpozed

Conditions can change with the blink of an eye. This versatile jacket has a waterproof shell and a lightweight insulation layer, which can be worn individually, or together.

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7. Columbia Snowcalypse, £90, amazon

This jacket is loaded with "snow-rejecting" features. There's a snap-back powder skirt, waterproof zippers and the waterproof outer is seam-sealed.

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8. Helly Hansen Odin, £119, amazon

This ultra-lightweight jacket is made from water-resistant Primaloft, first developed for the US army and one of the best synthetic insulation materials around.

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9. The North Face Men's Spineology, £150, amazon

North Face is playing catch-up with the higher-end brands with its Spineology range, including this impenetrable jacket.

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10. Eider Men's Geilo, £154, amazon

French brand Eider has a reputation for quality – it has been making mountain wear since the 1960s. This jacket sports all the features you could ever want on the slopes.

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