Pulling up the adjustable hood on the Embark Jacket is the first move when snow starts falling on the chairlift. This hooded snowboard jacket keeps the essentials close, with a media pocket for a phone and a sleeve pocket for a pass, so nothing needs digging out from under a layer. Taped seams and a 15,000 millimeter waterproof rating stand behind it. What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"Wet snow stays on the outside while the breathable fabric lets sweat escape on the walk back to the lift. The boxy cut leaves room for a fleece underneath, so I pile on layers on cold days without the jacket feeling tight."