With the ski season just around the corner, now is the best time to upgrade your gear before you end up committing to another year of tatty old gear that leaves you feeling cold and damp around the edges. The Crush from Westbeach is available in Cherry, Combat Green Fairisle, Ultramarine and Brown Sugar and come in sizes XS-XL. This jacket has been rated by Westbeach as 10k/10k waterproof and breathable with 60g of insulation to help keep you warm whilst allowing your body to breath at the same time, the thermal properties means you can get away with just a base layer underneath on most days and the roomy Regular style fit lets you layer up or wear a thin fleece underneath on colder days. Constructed from 100% Polyester and a hard-wearing Oxford Twill for durability, it has a wicking inner lining to help keep those sweat patches at bay, not a good look in the bar whilst you stop for a midday drink.

The outer layer has been treated with a Durable Water Repellency Treatment to prevent rain and snow getting inside, whether that’s because of the weather or just the large amount of time you spend laying in the snow due to you being a little hopeless on the slopes. For further protection the Crush is Critically Seam sealed to keep out with wind and water, the main zip has a Velcro fastening storm flap and a fully adjustable mountain hood which has enough room to wear a helmet underneath. There are plenty of pockets to stow your valuables and ski essentials, with five external pockets, an internal media pocket, a dedicated internal lift pass pocket as well as a large internal pocket that provides a place for your goggles when not needs but with easy access for when they are. Other features include, long sleeves with Velcro cuff adjustment, a fixed, stretchy powder skirt and drawcord adjustment for an improved fit around the hem. RRP £240

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Pros

Bold colours and designs

10k/10k waterproof and breathability

Insulating

Wicking lining

Lots of pockets

Helmet compatible hood

Sealed seams

Flexible

Room for multiple layers