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STRAFE PYRAMID JACKET PLUS
STRAFE PYRAMID JACKET ZIP

Sleeve closures: I wear my sleeves over my glove gauntlets.Having stuff in both pockets makes the area too bulky. My only wish is to move the internal chest pocket to the opposite side of the external chest pocket, which would make using both at the same time much more functional.

There is also a zippered internal chest pocket but it's on the same side as the chest external pocket. FRS uses the hand pocket material to create the internal stow pockets. Pockets: The Antero has an external chest and two hand pockets.This hood is another feature that only a true skier could have designed, and FRS nailed it: one hand up and down, great peripheral vision, independent from the collar, and perfectly sized. Most hoods require you to unzip your jacket to get the hood over your helmet they can also be hard to adjust and cut off too much peripheral vision.

Hood: There is nothing nicer on a blustery day than to pull up your hood for cover from the driving snow.I do wish the internal sides of the collar had a fleece backing, though. The collar also has a nice adjustment tab on the back for tightening it. On cold days, you can leave the hood down but still have a nice collar to block wind and cold. Collar: The Antero has an independent hood and collar.Not having to fully unzip the jacket when nature calls is also a bonus!

STRAFE PYRAMID JACKET ZIP

There is no need to unzip the entire jacket in really cold weather, just zip up from the bottom enough to reach those pockets. The double zipper on the front is great for getting into the pockets of your layers. They don't freeze and haven't gotten stuck once.

Front zipper: FRS incorporates super smooth and easy zippers.

Anyone who shares this frustration should buy the jacket based on this feature alone. The large one-pull zipper works so easily that you can truly use one hand and not have to hold the jacket with the other.

Pit zips: Ok, yes, I am psyched over pit zips! Why? because FRS is the only brand to get them right.

It is also waterproof for Colorado skiing, we don't often need that but it will be nice for spring and fall hiking.

Neoshell: Polartec Neoshell breathes while providing a very high degree of windproofness unlike other materials in a similar class, it retains heat better when it gets cold.

It turned out to be perfect: the sleeves are a couple inches longer and the jacket covers my butt, which keeps me warmer, especially on cold lift chairs. After speaking with the folks at FRS (who are happy to help you get the right product), I opted for a medium tall. I am tall and thin, 6 ft, 170 lb, with a slightly wider upper back and shoulders (no Arnold here!) that put me in large sizes for most brands, but then I end up with a big baggy mid-section. The fit is different from most brands, which is a good thing. Even with the Neoshell, FRS added pit zips, nice for dumping heat fast while hiking. It is a true three-season piece, possibly even four.

STRAFE PYRAMID JACKET PLUS

I bought the Antero II Plus because I wanted a lightweight jacket. You can cinch the bottom of the jacket if needed. Neither has a powder skirt, which in my opinion is a good decision I don't ever use one. The ultralight Antero II Plus ($419) is a hardshell that still has some stretch and give.

The Antero II ($399) is a softshell with a nice fleece backing and is the heavier of the two. The jackets share an identical design but are made from different materials. It is the same quality of any other premium brand but at a lower price point. Designed and manufactured in Colorado, the jackets exhibit excellent build quality I could find no flaws in mine. Using materials such as Polartec Neoshell, FRS has created a line of jackets that meet specific needs this review will focus on the Antero II and Antero II Plus. Ron (left) in the Antero II Plus and Kevin in the Antero II.