Upon doing some firsthand research, we've found that the "L" in the Volcom L GORE-TEX Jacket stands for lightweight, and the "GORE-TEX" stands for waterproof and breathable protection against winter's worst. Fully taped seams prevent powder, snowfall, and even a single snowflake from seeping through, and the V-Science breathable lining system makes this jacket comfortable on our sweaty, steep skins to the summit.