Backpacker- Mantra Fusion

October 1, 2010

Sierra Designs Mantra Fusion
Get a versatile ski shell at a great price. The tough, relatively heavy fabric and snow-specific features make the Mantra Fusion ideal for fall-through-spring skiing (both resort and backcountry), yet built-in stretch and a removable powder skirt keep it from being too niche. The elasticized powder skirt let our tester hit deep lines without soaking her torso, and the high, microfiber-lined collar kept her from choking on fluffy Utah powder in the Wasatch