Skijacke

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".

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...

A bit of product video, a bit of #vanlife and soul skiing: insights into the everyday life of a functional jacket developer.

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.

It is one thing above all: eye-catching. The Merino Guardian Shell jacket from Ortovox stands out with its bright colors. But what can the jacket do apart from being colorful?

The Monkeywrench combo from Sweet Protectionist is made from the finest 3-layer Gore-Tex material. It is inspired by the outfits worn by deep-sea fishermen and hunters in Norway. Every detail has been thought through and the dungarees and jacket are equipped with ample pockets. The combo is cut rather wide, but doesn't look like a "bag" at all.

The Soulquest BC GTX 3L Jacket is the top model from the Salomon jacket collection and should of course meet the highest demands for weather protection and robustness. In addition, the "Motion-Fit" cut with additional gussets should allow perfect freedom of movement. The jacket has now been able to show us what it can do in an endurance test...

If you want to climb peaks with skins and make your own tracks in the snow away from the hustle and bustle of the slopes, you need to be well equipped. This time I tried the Sentinel Full Bib Pant and the Scimitar Jacket from the Whiteline series by Acteryx.

Black Diamond now also produces winter sports clothing. The Vapor Point Shell jacket immediately wins "Gear of the Week" status, and not just because it is a lightweight for stormy times...