686 Smarty 3-in-1 Form Mens Jacket 2027

The Jacket

The 686 Smarty 3-in-1 Form is one jacket doing the job of two. Zip out the puffer liner and wear the waterproof shell on its own for a warmer day, snap it back in for full winter power, or wear the liner solo as a stand-alone puffer around town. One purchase, three ways to wear it - that's the pitch, and it holds up on the hill.
The Smarty Form is the one we point beginners and budget-minded riders toward first. It covers early season slush, a hard cold snap, and the warm spring afternoons in between without needing a second jacket hanging in the closet.

What We Like

We like how the liner works as its own jacket, not some thin mesh piece nobody would wear alone. Zip it out, throw it on with jeans, and it holds its own as a puffer. The phone heater pocket is a cool feature we are seeing more and more. And the key clip keeps your car key from vanishing into nine pockets of gloves, warmers, and snack wrappers.

Tech That Matters

• infiDRY 20K waterproofing - rated to handle heavy wet snow and steady rain, not just light flurries.
• Insulated shell and liner - both pieces trap heat, so you dial warmth up or down depending on the day.
• Windproof construction - blocks wind at the lift instead of just slowing it down.
• Air-Flo vents - open them up on a warm skin track or a bluebird day so you don't sweat through your base layer.
• Helmet-compatible hood - roomy enough to pull over a helmet without a fight.
• Hoodlink system - packs the hood away clean when you don't need it.
• 9-pocket design - room for goggles, gloves, a trail map, whatever you're hauling.
• Lifetime warranty - 686 backs the materials and workmanship for as long as you own it.

Fit & Sizing

The Smarty Form runs S through XXL. With the puffer liner zipped in, it's cut with room for a midweight base layer underneath, so if you run warm or want a trimmer look, plan on wearing it shell-only until the weather turns.

Why Willis

We've been fitting Pittsburgh skiers and riders since 1970, and we know a 3-in-1 system needs to fit right at the shoulders and wrists before you buy it, not after. Stop into any of our three locations and we'll help you sort out shell-only or shell-plus-liner before you head out. 686's lifetime warranty is solid, and our fit advice comes free every time you walk in.

Size Chart