THE GOOD
• Good price.
• Powder skirt, wrist gaiters seal out snow.
• Long hem length.
• Lightweight.
THE BAD
• Less weatherproof.
• Hood not helmet compatible, but zips off.
• Kind of bulky.
THE VERDICT
Dakine’s Drift Down is a super warm jacket whose 550-fill down insulation helps keep the price a little lower. Tricked out with snowsports features with a relaxed fit for dynamic riding—though it’s a bit too relaxed around the waist, making it a bit bulky.
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