A snap-down powder skirt and a seam-sealed DryVent shell mean the Freedom Insulated Jacket doesn't let wet snow sneak in at the waist, no matter how many times she goes down and climbs back up the hill. Underneath, Heatseeker insulation steps up where the cold actually gets in, heavier through the sleeves and collar and layered into the hood, so hands and ears aren't an afterthought. The shell, lining, and insulation all run on recycled polyester, built to last more than one season of hard use. What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"We were out snowshoeing longer than planned, and her hands never got that stiff, cold feeling that usually sends us home early."