The Arc’teryx Gamma LT Softshell Pants for women are versatile and can meet a wide variety of conditions. They are pricey, but should meet most of your hiking, backpacking, scrambling and climbing demands. The drawcord at the cuff will keep snow out of your boots on spring ski tours, while zippered pockets stash your valuables. The pants will stretch to accommodate your movement, though a few users found they lost their shape.
The Patagonia Untracked Pants for women are designed for mobility, comfort and style. The three-layer Gore-Tex fabric is breathable, and keeps out water and wind, while mesh-lined vents shed excess heat. The pants can be worn with lighter or heavier underlayers. The cut may not fit some women’s contours.
The Patagonia Los Gatos Fleece Jacket for women is a stylish, midweight jacket that is warm enough to wear alone on cool days and can be layered when it gets really cold. The collar zips up to keep your neck warm, and hand-warmer pockets do just that. One drawback is there are no zippered pockets to secure valuables and the jacket has a unique fit that might not be right for all body-types.
The Norrona Falketind Flex1 Softshell Pant for women is a versatile, stretchy, and comfortable pant that is suitable for most activities in dry conditions. The abrasion-resistant material combined with lightweight mobility makes this a great option for intense outdoor activities, except for wet-weather activities like skiing and snowboarding.
The Black Diamond Cold Forge Down Hooded Jacket for women is warm and fairly lightweight. The down/synthetic blend keeps you warm even in damp weather. Some users found the long sleeves cumbersome, while others appreciated them, especially while climbing. The hood fits over a helmet, and a waist drawstring hem cinches down to keep warmth in. This jacket well designed and ready to accompany you on many chilly weather adventures.
The North Face ThermoBall Insulated Jacket for women is a fairly lightweight and warm synthetic jacket that is stylish enough to wear around town. It is best used as a mid-layer in cold temps or as a top-layer in moderate conditions. While the jacket may not breathe well enough for high intensity activities, for most other outdoor adventures, this is a good-looking and practical choice.
The Icebreaker BodyFit 260 Tech Crew for women is a lightweight, warm, durable, breathable, and non-constricting layer that is best used as an active layer. Like all base layers, the lack of water-resistance means this wouldn’t be ideal as an outer layer in wet weather, but the warmth combined with a flexible fit makes this a good choice for intense activities in a variety of conditions.
The Backcountry x Flylow Pfeifferhorn Jacket for women was developed to serve all of your backcountry skiing needs, and look good doing it. Although only about a year old, this design has not disappointed many users, and people love its highly breathable but weather resistant fabric, athletic cut with extra coverage, and the well-designed pockets that can hold everything from extra hats to climbing skins. While there has not been much time to test for durability, the jacket is built with quality and hard use in mind.
The Airblaster Freedom Suit for women is a mobile and waterproof onesie that is designed for comfort and eye-catching style on the slopes. The non-restriction of movement and ease of wearing just one piece while skiing or snowboarding enhances the functionality of this suit, and despite having minimal insulation, it is suitable for a wide range of conditions. The lack of insulation and waterproof abilities in very wet climates may deter some hardcore skiers or snowboarders who consistently shred in tough climates, but for the general population, this attractive and fun option will withstand the elements.
The Outdoor Research Ferrosi Hooded Jacket for women, while not recommended for inclement weather, offers a breathable, lightweight soft-shell jacket option for all-season activities with an array of useful design features.