Protest Patsy

After skiing in the “denim” outfit made up of the Protest Gea jacket and Adan pants, we tried the Protest Patsy — a more fitted jacket that leans towards a ski-specific look rather than snowboard.

The Protest Patsy is both a protective and insulating jacket — waterproof (though not entirely) and warm. While it’s water-repellent, it only resists rain or wet snow up to a certain point. The membrane does a decent job, but not all zippers are waterproof. The underarm ventilation zips and the central zip, even though they’re covered by flaps, will eventually let moisture in during prolonged exposure. That said, for typical use — skiing in cold snow and dry conditions or light precipitation — the Patsy performs very well.

And let’s not forget the price: under €200 — a strong point in its favor.

The Protest Patsy comes with all the standard features of a modern ski jacket: a snow skirt, a dedicated zippered ski pass pocket, zip pulls with cords for gloved use, adjustable drawcords at the waist and hood, and secure zipped hand and wallet pockets.

Note: the hood does not fit over a helmet. We did appreciate the back ventilation system, which is quite rare at this price point. The collar could be slightly higher for better neck protection. The fabric itself is solid and holds up well, even when skiing through forested areas.

With the Patsy women’s jacket, Protest is clearly aiming at the budget-conscious skier. And at under €200, it’s a well-designed jacket that gets the job done — practical, stylish, and affordable.

"With the Patsy women’s jacket, Protest is clearly aiming at the budget-conscious skier. And at under €200, it’s a well-designed jacket that gets the job done — practical, stylish, and affordable."

Rating

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• ZIP QUALITY
  7
• WATERPROOFNESS
  7
• BREATHABILITY
  7
• HOOD QUALITY
  7
• ACCESORIES
  7
• TECHNICAL DESIGN
  8
• DURABILITY
  7,5