Gear: Eider Monashee Jacket

February 24th, 2013 • BY

Plenty of midlayers work fine at the resort, where ski lifts whisk you uphill and keep sweat in check. But the Eider Monashee Jacket ($200) performs in-bounds and out, making it more versatile (and better-performing) than most puffy midlayers I’ve worn. It’s become the cherished workhorse of my ski wardrobe—the layer I can count on in all conditions to keep me warm and dry. Here’s why.

The Primaloft insulation stays drier than down, which is a big advantage when you’re on the move. I’ve soaked through plenty of feather-filled puffies while hiking beyond resort boundaries, and gotten chilled once I resumed the downhill (when the soggy plumes no longer kept me warm). The Monashee, however, feels just as cozy after a hike as it does on the lifts.

Breathable, stretchy panels under the arms and across the upper back dump heat during aerobic bursts. They also trim up the overall fit and reduce bulk when worn beneath a shell. At the cuffs, a two-inch band of close-fitting Lycra also reduces clutter: Gloves, jackets, and base layers all fight to claim a piece of this limited space around the wrists, but the Monashee’s sleek sleeve ends streamline the busy interplay.

The Pertex shell fabric is DWR-treated, so it repels light flurries and ably handles a few minutes’ exposure to precipitation. That’s handy for big bootpacks, when I sometimes tie my shell around my waist or shove it in my pack for max breathability. Admittedly, the synthetic insulation doesn’t always breathe as well as down typically does. But the clamminess I occasionally feel in the Monashee quickly passes, and I deem that a small price to pay for midlayer warmth that’s reliable in stop-and-go activities.

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Kelly Bastone

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Once upon a time, contributor Kelly Bastone lived in the Big City of Denver, Colorado, where she visited the mountains as much as she could. Then she wised up and flipped the arrangement: Ten years ago, she moved to Steamboat Springs, where she skis (resort, skate, and backcountry), hikes, mountain bikes, fly-fishes--and occasionally ventures forth from her beautiful mountain valley to visit cities worldwide. A freelance writer,— More about this author →