Skihose

With the Vertic GTX 3L jacket and pants combination, Scott has a robust and stylish outfit in its range, which our global Skibum correspondent Zach took a closer look at in his Japanese winter domicile.

The Supernaut series (consisting of jacket and trousers) should meet the highest alpine demands, be extremely robust, well thought-out and durable. I have been able to test whether this is actually the case over the last thirty or so days of use.

With the Alvier combo, Mammut has an outfit in its range that cuts a fine figure for both freeriding and ski touring. The material used is the new Gore CK-nit, which, unlike Gore-Tex, is not only more breathable, but also softer and "quieter".

I've been looking for the ski trousers of my dreams for a long time. This is exactly what the manufacturer promises me. Can the Nina Pants from Fly Low keep this promise?

There is already a detailed product test for the pants on PowderGuide. In addition, after two years of continuous use, the pants have now made it to Gear of the Week.

The Norwegian company, whose roots go back to the development of a backpack with an external frame in 1908, offers the Osatind trousers from the Slingsby collection, outdoor trousers specially developed for ski tourers. According to Bergans, the trousers are characterized by "outstanding functionality, low weight and high durability". We have tested for you whether this is the case in practice and whether these properties can convince a "classic freerider" of stretch touring pants.

The Bergans alpine and telemark collection is specially designed for skiing and alpine activities in terms of materials and style and advertises a feel-good all-round carefree winter package. It promises high breathability as well as wind and waterproofness, which is guaranteed by 3-layer Dermizax. I was able to test whether the collection delivers what it promises in outdoor use.

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.

Until now, Planks has been known for baggy streetwear with snappy slogans and outerwear with a focus on the park. With the Yeti Hunter Series, the company from Val d'Isere with British roots delivers a technical outerwear combo with the usual casual cut and city style for the first time. We tested how the combo performs away from the park and pub in New Zealand in summer 2015.

A lightweight, compact, water-repellent and yet very robust combo that is aimed more at the weight-oriented tourer, but with which you don't have to be afraid of a serious freeride day and also cuts a good figure when going to the Christmas market...

With the Sunridge-GTX-Pro-3L Jacket and Bib Pants, Mammut offers a combo for the "freerider who doesn't want to compromise on the mountain". I tested for you whether the clothing delivers what it promises.

The most technical piece of freeride clothing from the fossilized and tusked shaggy animal comes with Mammut strength. Mammut's extensive experience in the development of technical mountain sports clothing reaches its peak with these pants. Probably the most interesting innovation is the fully integrated climbing harness, which you can't tell from the pants, but which nevertheless enables rapid abseiling without compromising on comfort and style. In addition, the pants feature a number of other useful details.