Style, affordability, and function are hard to find integrated in one ski jacket today. Lucky for us skiers and snowboarders alike, Orage is developing affordable gear that doesn’t compromise function or style.
The Jefferson Jacket is the prime example of this and showcases the way in which Orage has developed simply a one-quiver jacket. I’ve not only skied in all types of weather conditions in this jacket, but it has been my deep powder day jacket, my backcountry touring jacket, and my terrain park jacket.
The Jefferson Jacket is designated as Prime 20 by Orage, which means not only is it waterproof and breathable (20/20), it is also slightly insulated (100g in the body and 80g in arms) with all seams sealed. The fabric used has stood up to ample abuse both in the backcountry and in the park and I’ve had no issues whatsoever with it’s durability standard.
Between the Prime 20 construction, powder skirt, hand gaiters, and under arm zipper vents, you are truly ready to conquer any conditions and stay comfortable throughout the day. One downfall I find about the Jefferson Jacket is that the powder skirt does not have a jacket-to-pant interface meaning there is no way to connect the powder skirt to your pants. I prefer this system because I find that without it, the elastic and tight powder skirt just pulls my inner layers up and gets uncomfortable easily throughout the day.
Orage classifies the Jefferson as Performance Fit and I would agree entirely with this classification. It is not overly long or baggy and the fit is one reason I love using it in the backcountry.
The Jefferson Jacket is the perfect jacket for a variety skier who finds him/herself at the resort, in the terrain park, and in the backcountry but only wanted to invest in one jacket for all the different scenarios. It will excel in all conditions, keep you looking good, and will last for years to come. Keeping you dry and warm the entire time, the Jefferson Jacket won’t break the bank.
