This winter for resort skiing I’ve been super psyched on the Women’s Firefall Insulated Jacket by Mountain Hardwear. While we haven’t had the most amazing winter here in Colorado pow-wise, it still has been cold and I’ve been happy to have an insulated jacket. I’m a pretty cold person in general so when I’m skiing at the resort, my layers are typically insulated. The Firefall is built with synthetic insulation and a two-layer waterproof shell fabric. It is the perfect single-quiver jacket if you always ride with insulation. I have my Firefall paired with the Women’s Boundary Line Gore-Tex Insulated Bibs and it’s a perfect combo.
Most notably, the Firefall won’t break the bank. Sometimes I find that when companies sell a less expensive jacket, they skimp on a lot of important small details to get the cost down. That is not the case at all with the Firefall. It has every feature I need while staying at an approachable price point.
With a helmet-compatible (yet super adjustable so not to get in your face) hood, underarm zips for airflow, and every pocket you could need, the Firefall has yet to disappoint. The collar, when zipped up, offers a good amount of protection from the elements but is not restricting.
As far as fit goes, I would say that the Firefall is oversized. If you’re looking for a more fitted fit, definitely size down. I personally like the oversized, long, baggy fit for this jacket but I easily could’ve sized down. I’m 5’10 and 155 pounds and wearing the size large here. The Firefall is long enough to protect you from those frozen or wet lift rides up.
If you’re looking for a perfect winter jacket for skiing or riding, I highly recommend the Firefall Insulated Jacket. The material is comfortable yet robust so it will withstand some abuse. The insulation takes the edge off of those frigidly cold days and the two-layer waterproof shell is sure to keep you dry on even the snowiest of pow days. Most prominently, it’s affordable.
*We received this gear for free in exchange for a review, however, it’s important to know that all thoughts are our own.
Firefall Jacket
$250
Pros
- Warm and waterproof
- Affordable, yet MH didn't leave any feature out
- Adjustable hood can be fit over your helmet or hat, all without falling into your face
- Long fit
Cons
- Could potentially pose a sizing issue - wouldn't hesitate to size down one size for a more fitted fit
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March 20, 2021 at 10:41 amJust posted below to YouTube: I love everything about this jacket especially the length. Pocket position and number also exactly what I wanted. But I am about to return BECAUSE IT FEELS AND LOOKS TOO THIN, leaving me too cold on the slopes. Could you please talk about just HOW WARM you felt while you were skiing/snowboarding in this? You write you already wear insulation (bib), could you get much much more specific please? Like did you feel if you hadn’t had the internal layers the jacket would have failed and not been warm enough? Thank you.