XTM Nate Mens Jacket 2027

The Jacket

The XTM Nate is a solid, insulated men's ski jacket that earns its place well in the shop. It's built from a 100% recycled stretch oxford fabric, which gives it a softer, slightly more flexible feel. That stretch matters when you're digging out a buried ski or cranking through a mogul field — it moves with you instead of fighting you. And the PFAS-free DWR finish means you're not wearing chemistry that's going away with next season's legislation.

HydroVENT15+ waterproofing rates to 15,000mm with 15,000g/m² of breathability, and the seams are critically taped. That combination handles a full day in wet, heavy snow without soaking through. The insulation split — 80g/sqm through the body, 60g/sqm through the sleeves — keeps the warmth where you lose it fastest while letting the sleeves breathe a little better. For most cold resort days, a good base layer underneath is all you need.

The centre-front placket hides the main zip and hand warmer pockets so the jacket has a clean look when you're not on the mountain. The adjustable, helmet-compatible hood dials in tight without fighting your helmet, and a drawcord hem keeps cold air from riding up when a gust catches you on the chair. A zippered ski pass pocket on the sleeve, an internal Velcro pocket, and a chest pocket under the placket cover the storage bases. It's also a certified carbon neutral product, which is worth noting if that factors into your buying decisions.

What We Like

We like that XTM used a stretch oxford here instead of a basic taslon. It gives the Nate a more premium hand feel — it doesn't crinkle and crunch when you move — and that bit of give makes a real difference over a long day. For the price, that's a meaningful upgrade.

The insulation split is well thought out too. 80g/sqm in the body keeps your core warm on cold lift rides, and dropping to 60g/sqm in the sleeves means your arms aren't turning into radiators when you're actually skiing. It's not a powder-day-in-January jacket for the most demanding days, but it covers the full range of a typical resort season without layering stress.

One honest trade-off: this jacket doesn't have underarm vents. If you run warm or you're doing long bootpacks, you'll want to layer thoughtfully underneath. Plan for that and the Nate works well across a wide range of days. Browse our full men's ski and snowboard apparel if you're building out a layering system from scratch.

Fit & Sizing

The Nate fits like a standard resort jacket — not a trim athletic cut, not oversized. It's roomy enough to layer a mid-weight fleece underneath without feeling restricted. If you're between sizes and you like to layer, go up. If you run slim or you're sticking to a base layer only, stay true to size. The stretch fabric gives you a bit of insurance either way.

Why Willi's

We've been fitting skiers and riders in the Pittsburgh area for over 50 years, and our staff skis and rides the same hills you do — so when we tell you a jacket is going to work, we mean it. Stop in at any of our three locations and we'll get you sorted on sizing and layering. If you pick this up online and something doesn't fit right, we'll make it right.