Is the Taos jacket warm enough on its own?

No. It is an uninsulated shell, so it is meant to be worn over a fleece or puffer. It blocks wind and wet snow but adds little warmth by itself.

Is it actually waterproof?

Yes. The shell is laminated and the seams are sealed, and Spyder lists it as waterproof and rain-ready. That construction is what keeps melted snow out on wet days.

Yes, it has pit-zip vents under the arms. You can open them on a climb or a warm spring day and close them for the descent.

What sizes and colors does it come in?

It is a regular size type with a relaxed fit, offered in blue, red, yellow and flash orange. Check the size chart, since the relaxed cut runs roomier than a slim shell.

The jacket itself. It is a shell, so a midlayer and gloves are sold separately.

How does the Taos compare with other Spyder shells?

It sits on the weather-protection side of the line: a laminated, seam-sealed shell with a powder skirt and pit vents, but no insulation. Insulated Spyder jackets are warmer out of the box; the Taos trades that for layering flexibility.

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Name: Spyder Men's Taos Shell Jacket
Brand: Spyder
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Spyder Men's Taos Shell Jacket

Spyder's men's Taos shell jacket, for skiers who want a mountain-ready layer that looks sharp in the lodge too.

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$199.99$450.00 Peter Glenn Ski & Sports's regular price

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Specs

Department: Men's
Performance Style: Ski & Snowboard
Season: Winter
Material: Mesh, Polyester
With Hood: Yes
Waterproof: Yes
Fastener Type: Zipper
Color: Blue, Red, Yellow, Flash Orange
For Rain: Yes
Size Type: Regular

About the Spyder Men's Taos Shell Jacket

The Spyder Taos is a men's ski and snowboard shell built for winter riding: a laminated, waterproof polyester shell with sealed seams, a hood, a powder skirt and pit-zip vents. It has a relaxed fit and thumbhole cuffs, so it layers over a midlayer without feeling tight. It is an uninsulated shell, so it competes with other resort shells on weather protection and venting rather than warmth, and it needs a fleece or puffer underneath on cold days.

Best forResort skiers and snowboarders who want a shell to layerRiders in wet, snowy wintersBuyers who want pit vents and a powder skirtAnyone who prefers a relaxed fit over a slim cut

Pros

Waterproof laminated shell with sealed seams
Pit-zip vents dump heat on climbs and warm days
Powder skirt and hood cover deep-snow days
Thumbhole cuffs keep sleeves over gloves
Relaxed fit leaves room for a fleece or puffer underneath

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