REASONS TO BUY
Warm
Inexpensive
REASONS TO AVOID
No ventilation
Boxy fit
Unremarkable style
Bad hood
MAGCOMSEN Review
A warm and inexpensive but otherwise unremarkable ski jacket
The MAGCOMSEN in action.
Credit: Jeff Dobronyi
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Our Verdict
The MAGCOMSEN ski jacket is warm and weather-resistant enough for most days on the ski hill, making it a decent choice for users on a budget. It also has some good features, like an internal zippered pocket and a removable hood. Otherwise, this jacket is unremarkable, with a generic fit and budget materials. If you are looking for an inexpensive jacket for occasional days of skiing that can also perform decently well in all winter weather uses, this jacket may be for you. But there are better inexpensive options, like the Free Soldier ski jacket. The Columbia Whirlibird V Interchange offers similar warmth and weather resistance, with more versatility, for a low price.
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| Awards |  Best Bang for the Buck | | Best Ski Jacket Under 100$ | ||
| Price | $110 List Check Price at Amazon | $319 List $319.00 at REI | $229 List $229.00 at REI | $125 List Check Price at Amazon | $80 List $62.98 at Amazon |
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| Bottom Line | Inexpensive and warm, this jacket is nothing special | This shell nearly matches the performance of much more expensive products | This jacket doesn't excel in any attribute, but it doesn't fall short either | This jacket will keep you warm and comfortable, and has plenty of pockets all for a low price | This inexpensive and warm jacket ticks all the boxes for a solid ski jacket |
| Rating Categories | MAGCOMSEN | REI Co-op First Cha... | REI Co-op Powderbou... | Free Soldier | GEMYSE Men's Mounta... |
| Warmth (20%) | |||||
| Weather Resistance (20%) | |||||
| Comfort and Fit (20%) | |||||
| Ventilation (20%) | |||||
| Style (10%) | |||||
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| Specs | MAGCOMSEN | REI Co-op First Cha... | REI Co-op Powderbou... | Free Soldier | GEMYSE Men's Mounta... |
| Main Fabric | Polyester | Recycled polyester | Nylon | Polyester | Polyester |
| Insulation | Polyester | None | 60g polyester sleeves, 80g polyester body | Fleece polyester | Synthetic and faux-fleece |
| Pockets | 2 zippered hand, 1 zippered chest, 1 internat zippered chest | 2 handwarmer, 2 chest flap, 2 chest zipper, 1 internal zipper, 1 intenal mesh, 1 sleeve | 2 zippered hand, 1 zippered chest, 1 sleeve, 1 internal zippered chest, 1 internal mesh | 2 zippered hand, 2 zippered chest, 1 internal mesh, 1 internal zippered chest, 1 zippered sleeve | 2 handwarmer, 1 chest, 1 internal zip, 1 internal stash |
| Weight (size large) | 2.54 lbs | 1.73 lbs | 1.81 lbs | 3.02 lbs | 3.63 lbs |
| Water Resistance | Unknown | Gore-Tex | 2-layer waterproof breathable laminate | DWR | Unknown |
| Hood | Removable | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable and removable | Removable |
| Pit-Zips | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Cuff construction | Elastic with hook and loop | Hook and loop | Interior wide hook-and-loop adjustments | Stretchy wrist gaiters and hook-and-loop | Stretchy wrist gaiters and hook-and-loop |
| Powder skirt | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| RECCO | No | No | No | No | No |
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Our Analysis and Test Results
Performance Comparison
The Magcomsen ski jacket in action on the slopes.
Credit: Jeff Dobronyi
Warmth
The MAGCOMSEN ski jacket is relatively warm, thanks to generous amounts of synthetic insulation and a faux-fur lining throughout the torso and the hood. Elastic around the sleeve cuffs and hook-and-loop straps ensure a tight closure around the wrists. This jacket is cozy to wear and provides enough warmth for most days at the ski resort. We didn't hesitate to grab this jacket in average winter temperatures, but if it gets really cold, this jacket might not be enough.
Faux-fur provides a cozy feel to the MAGCOMSEN's lining.
Credit: Jeff Dobronyi
Weather Resistance
Unfortunately, we were unable to ascertain the specific materials used for waterproofing on this jacket. Marketing materials claim that there is a waterproof membrane, but water made it through the jacket relatively easily during our shower test. Although it can withstand snow and the occasional raindrop, we don't recommend this jacket for use in the worst weather. The synthetic insulation remains warm when wet, and the external zippers are waterproof. Unfortunately, the hood closure around the face leaves a huge gap between the torso and the hood in the front, meaning wind gets right in.
The hood allows an unfortunate gap between the torso and the face, allowing wind, water, and cold to enter the sensitive neck area.
Credit: Jeff Dobronyi
Comfort and Fit
The MAGCOMSEN ski jacket has a boxy, untailored fit that feels generic. It doesn't curve to the contours of the body, or at least to the figures of our testers, very well. That said, it has enough range of motion for basic skiing technique on easy or moderately difficult slopes. The faux fur on the inside lining feels comfortable against the body, which is a plus. The hood isn't comfortable to wear over a helmet.
The MAGCOMSEN has a boxy and generic fit that isn't particularly comfortable to wear while being active.
Credit: Jeff Dobronyi
Ventilation
The faux-fur interior and lack of armpit vents make this jacket a poor choice for aerobic skiing and other high-output activities. Don't expect to be able to dump much heat while wearing this jacket. An unexpected upside is that the neck gap between the hood and the jacket allows plenty of airflow around the neck. This seemingly unintended feature increases ventilation a little bit.
The thick synthetic materials used in the MAGCOMSEN don't allow for much ventilation, and there are no armpit vents.
Credit: Jeff Dobronyi
Style
This jacket isn't anything special to look at. With a boxy cut and a wide, flappy hood, we don't feel like runway models in this piece. At best, it can be described as average ski style and evokes a budget, unrefined look. On the upside, this jacket comes in almost two dozen colors, making it easy to find the right look for your ski outfit.
The MAGCOMSEN ski jacket has unremarkable style.
Credit: Jeff Dobronyi
Features
The MAGCOMSEN jacket has two handwarmer pockets, one external zippered chest pocket, and one internal zippered chest pocket. It has a removable and adjustable hood, but the hood has poor helmet coverage. It also leaves a large gap around the front of the neck, making it ineffective in bad weather. Notably, there is no ski pass pocket or powder skirt. The features on this jacket are adequate, but not impressive.
One chest zippered pocket and two handwarmer pockets, all with waterproof zippers, allow for plenty of storage space.
Credit: Jeff Dobronyi
Should You Buy the MAGCOMSEN ski jacket?
This jacket doesn't stand out in any way other than its relatively low price, and still, there are better jackets on the market for a lower price. We would only recommend this jacket if you want a wide variety of color choices. There are over a dozen color options to choose from to customize your look on the slopes.
The MAGCOMSEN ski jacket isn't our favorite, but it performs just fine for cold days like this on the ski mountain.
Credit: Jeff Dobronyi
What Other Ski Jackets Should You Consider?
This jacket performs fairly well considering its price tag, but the GEMYSE Men's Mountain Fleece Lining delivers the best performance per dollar. The 686 Smarty 3-in-1 Form Insulated has incredible versatility for the price, with a 3-in-1 jacket construction that is hard to beat for value. If you want a high-performance jacket at a great value, the Helly Hansen Alpha 4.0 is a good choice.
We liked skiing intermediate terrain in the MAGCOMSEN.
Credit: Jeff Dobronyi
—Jeff Dobronyi
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