Is the Recon Insulated Shell warm enough on its own?

It has light synthetic insulation, so it works for mild winter days. In deep cold, wear a fleece or down midlayer underneath.

Is it fully waterproof?

Yes. The three-layer nylon shell is rated at 20,000 mm waterproofness with 20,000 g breathability, so it handles wet snow and wind.

It can, and the RECCO reflector is a plus for rescue. But it is heavier and less packable than an uninsulated shell.

Yes, it fits over a ski helmet, though some owners say the adjustment takes fussing.

A base layer plus a fleece or light puffy midlayer covers most resort days. The shell's pit zips let you dump heat when you warm up.

At Backcountry, for $499.00, as of our latest check.

2 stores we checked sell it, including Nordstrom, Backcountry.

$499.00at BackcountryChecked 15 h ago

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