Speaking of the fit, Patagonia has cut the jacket and pants with what Patagonia calls a slim fit. Giles, our glamorous model here, is wearing a large (which is his usual size). As you can see, there’s plenty of length in the arms and waist for weather protection, while the pants are loose yet not overly-baggy.

Features

Taking a look at the features, you’ve got everything you can expect to find on a specced-out ski touring jacket and pants combo. All of that, while still retaining a nice streamlined look. It’s the dream, in other words.

Starting with the jacket, you’ve got a huge helmet compatible hood that offers two-way adjustment to adapt the volume. This hood also features a laminated peak to ensure the fabric retains its shape in bad weather.

You’ve then got two large chest pockets on the outside, and another two stash mesh pockets on the inside. We found these internal pockets ideal for dumping your touring skins in. It keeps them dry, plus it’s generally nice just having an easy stash point for quick transitions. Elsewhere, two large pit zips offer an easy way to dump heat during warm ascents or when you’re on spring touring missions. There’s also a built-in Recco reflector in both the pants and jacket.

You’ve got a similar streamlined design on the pants too. There’s two outer-thigh vents to quickly get rid of heat, while two front thigh pockets offer enough storage space for small gloves and snacks. The low-profile waistband is pretty neat as it really lets you adjust the pants for a refined fit.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, given Patagonia’s sustainable credentials, the Stormstride Jacket and Pants feature a reasonably eco-friendly approach when it comes to the fabrics used. The fabrics are made from 68% recycled material, while all the sewing has been completed in factories that pass the Fair Trade certification. Nice.