The Millet Pierra Ment Jacket drops the hood in favor of a protective collar, trading coverage for a lighter build at 387 grams. A stretch mesh chest pocket swallows the skins the second we pull them, and a watch slit at the cuff means we can check our pace without breaking stride. Carvico(R) panels at the back and underarms still handle the heat a hard skin track throws off, so the lighter cut never comes at the cost of staying dry. What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I ripped my skins at the top of the climb, stuffed them straight into the mesh pocket, and was already skiing before my partner finished folding hers away. Not fighting a hood at the transition adds up over a long day."