The North Face Cirque Down Men's Jacket

Cold resort days call for a jacket like The North Face Cirque Down Men's Jacket, an insulated ski jacket that combines waterproof fabric with warm, recycled down and synthetic insulation. A powder skirt, helmet-compatible hood, and plenty of pockets make it a warm, feature-rich choice for frigid lifts and stormy laps.

Why we like it:

The hybrid insulation is clever; down provides lofty warmth in the main body, while synthetic insulation in key areas keeps working even if it gets damp. Integrated wrist gaiters with thumbholes are a cozy bonus.

Features and Functions:

Warmth comes from 600 fill recycled waterfowl down in the main body, hood, and elbow panels, backed by HEATSEEKER Advanced synthetic insulation in 200 g weights in the upper body, sleeves, and bottom panel and 100 g elsewhere. The shell is a 75D DRYVENT 2L waterproof fabric of 94 percent recycled polyester and 6 percent elastane with a non-PFC DWR finish and untaped seams. A snap-down stretch powder skirt with silicone gripper and a jacket-to-pant clip seals out snow, and the adjustable hood is helmet compatible. Pockets include zip hand pockets, a secure-zip wrist pocket with a goggle wipe, an internal chest pocket, a media pocket with port, and a large mesh drop-in pocket. Underarm vents, adjustable cuffs, and integrated stretch-knit wrist gaiters with thumbholes round it out. It weighs about 1221 grams.

Fit and Sizing:

A regular fit gives room for a light layer underneath without feeling boxy. It runs true to size.

Bottom Line:

Skiers who run cold should look hard at the Cirque Down; it's a warm, feature-packed resort jacket for frigid climates and long days on the lift.