Hi all. I'm currently in the market for a new jacket. My needs are pretty simple. I want something with light/medium insulation (heavy is ok too if the liner is removable), handwarmer pockets, and a powder skirt/snow gaiter. Simple, right?
So I've found a few jackets with these specs, but all were either hideously ugly or had other bizarre issues. For instance, I liked everything about a Marmot I found except for the fact that, when fully zipped-up, the jacket folded in such a way that the zipper assaulted my throat. I think Burton stuff looks pretty solid, but I've had a hell of a