First impression
I was able to test the 3-layer Dermizax Shell jacket and trousers this season and see for myself whether the Swiss values really apply. Both the jacket and the trousers are made from 3-layer Dermizax material and have a water column of approx. 20,000mm. The first impression is already promising: the jacket and trousers are neatly finished and the material feels good in the hand. The colors also match the picture on the Internet. The jacket and trousers impress with well thought-out details: the jacket has a fleece section on the chin and a detachable snow skirt, which can also be attached to the trousers. The hood is also helmet-compatible and has side ventilation slits. At first glance, these also look as if they can be opened and closed with one hand without any problems.
PENGUIN doesn't have to hide from the competition when it comes to the trousers either. The trousers can be worn as dungarees, or alternatively the bib can be removed and zipped together with the jacket as a "one-piece suit". There are large ventilation slits on the side. Like the ventilation on the jacket, these have a mesh insert.
The 3-layer trousers have two large pockets on the thighs, which can hold gloves, a map or an avalanche transceiver, for example, without me feeling restricted. There is also a small pocket on the bib that easily fits a cell phone. The ventilation slits on the outside can be opened almost all the way around and are therefore ideal for good air circulation when ski touring. If you remove the bib, the straps are also removed. There are belt loops so that the pants still fit well. There is also a Velcro fastener on the side that can be used to adjust the width of the trousers.