A ski tour where the weather keeps changing calls for a layer that holds steady through every shift, and the Ortovox Venet Swisswool 60 Jacket delivers it with Swisswool padding, a wool-based insulation that regulates moisture without adding weight. The Pertex Quantum shell resists wind and water and holds up against abrasion, while stretch merino inserts keep this insulated jacket moving with each step. It also packs down small enough to ride in the pack when it isn't needed. What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"On long climbs, I kept this jacket on and let the mesh-lined chest pockets dump heat, so I never had to stop and strip layers and then get chilled. At the top, the wool held warmth without feeling stuffy, and I never reached for a bigger layer."