Penguin

PowderGuide partner Penguin is a small and - in our opinion - very likeable clothing company from Switzerland that produces a manageable collection ranging from ski underwear to hardshells according to the motto "by freeriders for freeriders". This week, the S.Café Hoodie - a fleece midlayer - is our Gear of the Week.

The trend in recent years for all manufacturers to advertise ecological production is declining in comparison. However, there are still a few highlights, such as a new type of "Prima Loft" insulation, which uses plant down from the kapok tree. Many manufacturers now use the body mapping principle in their base layers.

The small Swiss company PENGUIN has been promoting ski and snowboard clothing with a focus on functionality and robustness for several years. The Swiss company's motto is: by freeriders for freeriders. For this reason, particular emphasis is placed on ensuring that the clothing can withstand the rigors of daily freeride adventures.

The onion system for outdoor clothing is the undisputed standard nowadays: probably every freerider and ski tourer combines different layers of clothing depending on the activity and weather conditions.

The small Swiss clothing brand PENGUIN is breaking new ground in the development of its insulation jackets. With the innovative and functional SuperStrech material from Pinneco and the clear and simple design - as you would expect from Penguin - the jacket is the ideal companion on cold days.

Penguin is a Swiss brand that produces functional winter clothing in a simple design for all weather conditions. As they are freeriders themselves, their own experience on the mountain flows directly into the products. For me, the hardshell combo proved to be a reliable companion with small deductions. As I have been doing more than 30 off-piste and touring days per season for many years, the wear and tear on the material is correspondingly high. I'm 1.81 m and 84 kg and a firm believer in the onion principle. I tested the 3-layer Trizar Shell jacket & dungarees from Penguin for you.