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Outdoor Research Snowcrew Jacket vs Strafe Pyramid Jacket
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Ski Jackets: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Snowcrew covers resort skiing with a fully taped waterproof shell, real insulation and snow features at a mid-range price. The Pyramid is a high-spec 3-layer shell for skiers who control warmth with their own layers.
Outdoor Research Snowcrew Jacket
Buy itA fully seam-taped, insulated resort jacket with the snow features that matter and a lifetime guarantee.
- Waterproof, breathable Ventia 2L shell with fully taped seams.
- VerticalX Eco synthetic insulation: 80 g/m² in the body, 60 g/m² in the sleeves and hood.
- Powder skirt, helmet-compatible halo hood, vents, thumb holes, a waterproof pass pocket and OR's Infinite Guarantee.
- OR publishes no numeric waterproof or breathability rating, only its own scale.
- A 2-layer shell, generally less breathable than a 3-layer shell on hard efforts.
- Fixed insulation can run warm on mild spring days.
Strafe Pyramid Jacket
Buy itA 3-layer, 20K/20K stretch shell with full seam sealing and every resort feature.
- Recon Elite 3L 4-way stretch shell rated 20K/20K with a PFAS-free membrane and full seam sealing.
- Removable powder skirt, exposed underarm vents, a helmet-compatible hood with 3-point adjustment and a RECCO reflector.
- Light for a fully featured shell at a listed 715 g.
- No insulation, so you need your own mid layers on cold days.
- Costs about twice as much as the Snowcrew.
- Not every color and size was in stock at the time of writing.
Side by side
| Outdoor Research Snowcrew Jacket | Strafe Pyramid Jacket | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Resort skiers and riders who want one warm, waterproof jacket for most winter days. | Skiers who ride in all conditions and prefer to control warmth with layers. |
| Price tier | $$ · mid-range | $$$ · premium |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Outdoor Research Snowcrew Jacket - A fully seam-taped, insulated resort jacket with the snow features that matter and a lifetime guarantee. Choose the Strafe Pyramid Jacket instead if skiers who ride in all conditions and prefer to control warmth with layers.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Ski Jackets: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).