Parker and skiing are another way we continue to explore new avenues."

686 have always made quality outerwear and this winters collection is the first to feature Parkers influence.

On the sizing front, Im 59 and 145lbs and I got sent a medium.

Product Spotlight: 686 GT Jacket and 3-In-1 Cargo Pant

Oh and I actually found the GT so comfortable that Ive been wearing it on occasional park days.

I assumed that would be all talk, I generally find outerwear to be much of a muchness.

But hand on heart, I think these are the toughest ski pants Ive ever owned.

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I used them for a month and they still look like new.

Usually I end up slicing up the inside leg of all my pants around the boot.

Like the jacket, they arent as light as most true shells but they tick all the other boxes.

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