Cloudveil Down Patrol Jacket

This jacket has kept me warm on more frigid days than I can remember. Cloudveil doesn’t have the name recognition of many of the larger companies, but the quality of their gear suggests that this may change very soon. The Down Patrol jacket gives you the warmth you need without feeling bulky or hindering your movements. Designed as a down jacket that can also be used for skiing, it’s got plenty of pockets, pit vents, and a removeable powder skirt.

Kite Skiing

The interior chest pocket has a small hole perfect for your iPod headphones. The jacket has a longer cut in the back, meaning that when you sit down you’re not going to suddenly have a draft against the small of your back. One of my personal favorite features is the drawcord on the back of the hood which allows your to tighten the hood against your head without sacrificing your peripheral vision.

If you’re looking for a good down jacket for skiing, belaying on a cold day, or just running around town, this is a great jacket I would highly recommend. Very versatile, and very functional.