Cloudveil Koven Jacket - Men's - 2007 BCS

This jacket is my go to outer shell for just about everything. With large pit zips that cool you down on those warm days, and unrivaled windstopping ability that only requires one or two underlayers during those colder deep pow days, this jacket is great. It also is pretty light and easily fits in small spaces. I have always owned a heavier jacket but now with the Koven If i throw on one extra light layer under my normal thermals, it can be just as warm as any other heavier insulated jacket. I also use my Koven in the summer as a rain shell. If you are looking for a shell that can cover pretty much every activity both in summer and winter I highly recommend the Koven.

This jacket is bomb proof. I would expect that from a 300+ dollar jacket. I returned it due to the fact that I couldn't zip the front zipper up all the way. The neck was to small and was way to small when layering. It worked great for days where I didn't need to zip it up and the fit was a little baggy but comfortable. Just purchased the beryllium from MH as a substitute. The neck fits better but I am not as confident in the fabric.

I use this jacket for skiing and at work. The work I do is outdoors and will usually require some standing in the cold to moderate aerobic activity. This jacket will aspirate amazingly. It blocks the wind and moisture completely out while keeping me warm and dry on the inside.

The fit is perfect for me. The jacket isn't too baggy and the cut is just right. The generous hood and sealed zippers are another nice feature to this jacket.

The only thing it doesn't have is a powder skirt. Aside from that I would highly recommend this jacket to anyone.

I'm actually going to buy a second one for a spare. Its actually on sale here at the goat farm! Sweet!

feel is good, repels the snow well, couldn't ask for much more really. the only two downsides - it's missing the extra length in back (like Patagonia has) so i have to pull it down often while skiing. secondly, its expensive.

This jacket rocks! I skiied Alta this week. I did laps off the "High T". Subzero conditions with high winds and snow. The jacket kept out the wind and snow. It also breathed well.