Warm, comfortable, waterproof, windproof, stylish with plenty of pockets. Can easily wear a base and a down under this shell. The hood is sized well enough to fit a helmet. By putting it on you can just tell it really is built to last. Bonus that it comes in bright colors to make it easier to spot on the mountain.

This Shell was incredible. It has the incredible build quality and craftsmanship we all know and expect form Patagonia. This jacket is wind proof, waterproof and just plain awesome. I wore it in rainy conditions while skiing and though soaked on the surface, it kept me completely dry and warm all day.

The sealed seam pockets make for confidence with keeping your stuff from being lost. The internal phone and key pocket near the stomach makes life much easier, and keeps your phone out of harms way.

As a snowboarder, I found the length to be adequate to cover my booty, and the the cut to be modern cool, yet classic styling. The hood fits over my ski helmet comfortably, and does not take away from my ability to turn my head.

Fantastic shell jacket from Patagonia! It's actually a bit heavier and burlier than I expected when I wore it, but that's not a bad thing! I wore it on several deep powder days and flew through some trees with branches hitting the jacket, and there wasnt even a scratch! IT has a lot of great pockets for your pass, goggles, phone, keys, wallet, you name it! I really like the fit of the medium although I'm usually a small in most ski jackets. One thing I would improve on the jacket is the zippers. The string they have on them is really small and hard to grip with gloves on. so maybe something a bit easier to grab would be a nice improvement. Other than that, it's a burly, reliable shell that will keep you dry on the deepest days.

I got a Powder Bowl jacket around 2009 that is still great today, and ten years later, it's only gotten better. The 2019 model is lighter, has a more tailored fit (not tight but there isn't any excess material where there shouldn't be), and it has all the pockets you could need. Including fleece lined hand warmer pockets which my older jacket didn't have. Also, the shape of the collar is much more accommodating for thicker neck gaiters so things don't get too tight around the face when you're zipped all the way up.

This is now my favorite ski jacket I have ever owned. The shell and gore-tex keeps you nice and dry while the little bit of mesh linings adds just the right amount of warmth.

I wish I had skied in Whistler this winter, but a close friend did and here is his feedback on this jacket: This jacket has been a life changer for me. The powderbowl takes Gore-tex to a whole new level, I spent 2 days in torrential rain pour in Whistler, B.C. And never had a drop of water underneath this jacket. It is definitely a shell so don’t expect any insulation when you’re purchasing this item, but I was quick to comment on its windbreaking capability. 60+ mph doesn't matter, the wind or moisture won’t affect your warmth in this jacket.

The jacket was nice to wear out and about. It was very comfortable and looked nice. The 2_layer Gore-Tex would have been sure to keep me dry had I worn it on-hill. The only thing that I can think of that would be a downside of the jacket is that when wearing my bibs, the jacket was really tight around the waist. I wish that it had a bit more of a loose fit around the waist of the coat. If you're looking for a nice jacket to wear around this would be a good option.