In a lift line on a snowy morning with the flakes still coming down, the Pantera Ski Jacket is the short down jacket that keeps the warmth close and the snow out. Down insulation sits inside a recycled polyester shell that handles snow showers and wet snow, and the big collar and fixed hood add coverage around the neck. A detachable snowcatcher guards the hem against powder, and knitted inner cuffs keep the sleeves snug at the wrists. What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"On a windy chairlift ride, the down kept me warm all the way to the top, and the shell shrugged off the snow showers that blew in. The ski pass lives in the sleeve pocket, so scanning in at the gate takes one quick wave of my arm."