Is the Burton Reserve warm enough on its own?

It works as a stand-alone jacket in mild conditions. In real cold it is designed as a mid-layer under a shell.

Does synthetic insulation work when wet?

Yes. Synthetic fill keeps much of its warmth when damp, unlike down, which is the main reason to pick it for snow and wet weather.

Yes. The low-profile insulation and ripstop shell make it light and packable for travel or a pack.

It is less warm for its weight than down but more forgiving when wet and easier to layer under a shell.

The hood is sized for layering and general wear. Check the fit over your helmet before relying on it on the mountain.

12 stores we checked sell it, including REI, Tactics, Snowinn.com, evo.com, Christy Sports.

At REI, for $219.83, 50% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

$219.83at REIChecked 8 h ago

50% under what the other stores charge

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