L1

Essex Insulated Jacket - Men's

The L1 Men's Essex insulated Jacket doesn't need any flashy blocks of color, flames, racing stripes, or tassels to make people think it's cool. It isn't that insecure. The Essex lets its waterproof breathable membrane, fully taped seams, and midweight synthetic insulation do all of its talking. If you're looking for attention, find a jacket that whistles while you ride or explodes when you hit a jump. If you want a solid, hard-working jacket that gets it done when you need it, check out the Essex.

The shell's membrane and fully taped seams can handle all but the heaviest weather. The Polyfill insulation is body-mapped to keep the heat up where you get chilled and keep bulk down where you really don't need it. The result is a jacket that's adequate with a baselayer and a light mid-layer for most of the season. In colder climates, you may want to go a little heavier with the layers. When spring rolls around, you can pop the vents open to dump a little heat. The removable powder skirt means you have it when the snow hits hard overnight, but you can leave it at the house when you'll be seeing nothing but groomers and booters all day. Other features include articulated sleeves, a jacket-to-pant connect system, and gobs of pocket space that cater nicely to your on-mountain hoarding tendencies.