GEAR REVIEW
As already mentioned, several factors are important for me to judge whether an outfit is "good". The arrangement of the pockets on the jacket took some getting used to at first. At first, I always reached to the side and was looking for the side pocket. However, once you have got used to the chest pockets, they are very practical. Compared to side pockets, the hip belt doesn't get in the way and you can always reach the pocket without any problems. Another very practical feature is the merino wool pocket sewn into the chest pocket, which can be used to store a mobile phone. This allows you to find it quickly in an emergency and also protects it from the cold (caution: do not carry your mobile phone too close to the avalanche transceiver!) Larger items, such as a map, also fit easily into this pocket. There is also a pocket on the sleeve, which can be used for a ski pass, for example.
The hood fits well over the helmet, but as with most jackets I found the angle of movement somewhat restricted. A soft merino insert is sewn onto the chin area. This means that the jacket fits comfortably on the chin, even when it is fully zipped up. The jacket also has a detachable snow skirt. What is missing, however, is a slip-on sleeve, which is a really practical feature for freeriding, but may be annoying when touring. So here you have to know what you value more. There is also sufficient underarm ventilation. For me, good ventilation is particularly important when touring. Thanks to the large ventilation slits, you can also go touring in a hard shell jacket. I found this very practical, especially when it was quite stormy or snowing. The jacket also proved its worth on days with very adverse weather conditions. Â
A bib pant is simply brilliant in itself, because the bib prevents snow from penetrating even in the deepest powder. Unfortunately, the bib cannot be removed. This would be particularly practical on a ski tour, as the bib makes your back sweat quite quickly. The bib has a large pocket in which you can easily store a mobile phone. The trousers have a Velcro fastener on each side of the hips so that the width can be adjusted.
With three large pockets in the leg area, the trousers offer enough space for all kinds of things. As with the jacket, the sewn-in inner pocket is a very practical feature. Personally, I usually carry the avalanche transceiver in a pocket with a zip instead of in the carrying strap. The avalanche transceiver fits perfectly in this sewn-in pocket. It also has a carabiner to which the avalanche transceiver can be attached. The ventilation on the legs is also generously dimensioned. The zip can even be opened so wide that you can simply fold away the back of the trousers if you need to go to the toilet. This has the advantage that you don't have to take the trousers off first. To ensure that the trousers fit over any ski boot, they are cut wide enough at the legs and have a flexible elasticated waistband.
