3L Rugged Ripstop Shell Pants
YA-1367
- Sku
- YA-1367
- Gender
- Men
Available directly from stock
A lined jacket contains a filling of down, wool or synthetic material.
What Is an Insulated Ski Jacket and What Are the Options?
An insulated ski jacket is essential for anyone seeking warmth and comfort while skiing or snowboarding. The insulation helps maintain your body temperature, even in the harshest conditions. There are different types of insulation, each with its own advantages. In this guide, we explain the differences so you can make the perfect choice.
Down Insulation: Lightweight and Extremely Warm
A jacket insulated with down is the ideal choice for those looking for maximum warmth without sacrificing comfort. Down provides excellent insulation and is very lightweight, making it perfect for cold, dry conditions. However, keep in mind that down performs less well in wet conditions unless the jacket has been specially treated to resist moisture.
Wool Insulation: Natural and Breathable
Jackets with wool insulation offer a natural alternative. Wool is not only warm but also breathable and retains heat even when damp. This option is ideal for those who prefer natural materials and comfort in varying weather conditions.
Synthetic Insulation: Versatile and Low-Maintenance
Synthetic insulation, such as PrimaLoft or Thinsulate, offers excellent warmth and performs well in wet conditions. This option is often slightly heavier than down but dries quickly and is easier to care for. It’s ideal for active winter sports enthusiasts who value versatility and affordability.
Why Choose an Insulated Ski Jacket?
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Optimal Warmth: Protect yourself against extreme cold.
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Comfort During Activity: Maintain your freedom of movement without sacrificing insulation.
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Suitable for Various Weather Conditions: Whether you're skiing in powder snow or braving a cold wind, an insulated jacket adapts to your needs.
Which Insulation Suits You Best?
The right insulation depends on your personal preferences and the conditions in which you’ll wear the jacket. Looking for ultimate warmth and comfort? Go for down. Need a versatile, low-maintenance option? Consider synthetic materials. Or choose wool for a natural feel.
Our premium ski jackets combine functionality, style, and top quality, so you can fully enjoy your winter sports adventure. Explore our collection and find your perfect insulated ski jacket!
- Slim fit
- Medium fit
- Wide fit
Is your purchase not quite what you expected or is the size incorrect? No problem, you can easily return your order to us. You may try on and view an item as you would in a shop, but there are some rules.
GOOD TO KNOW
- You have 14 days from receipt of your order to register your return.
- Are you too late? Then your order will no longer be found in the portal. In that case, always contact us first so we can see what possibilities there are.
- After registering online, you then have 14 days to hand in your return at the post office. If you hand in the parcel after the 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return. The sooner you register and send in your return, the sooner it will be processed and you will receive your money back.
- Almost all outerwear and trousers are delivered with a large yellow return label. Do not remove this until you decide to keep the item! Once this vignette has been removed, there is no way we can return the item.
- Returns are at your own risk and expense.
- If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- If you have received an incorrect or damaged item, please always contact us a.s.a.p. and include photos of the product and the labels so we can see which item/defect is concerned.
STEP BY STEP GUIDE:
1. Check your items
√ Has the return period of 14 days after receipt not expired
√ Is the yellow return label (in the case of outerwear and trousers) and all price tags still attached?
√ Is the article unworn and therefore not dirty, damaged or creased?
2. Submit your return online
Enter your own postcode and the full order number (including letters) in the portal to which you can start the return. You can choose to purchase a DPD shipping label via the portal. If you choose this option, print the shipping label. You can download this immediately and it will also be sent to you by e-mail (please check your e-mail address and any spam mail).
You can also choose another carrier outside the portal. We always advise you to send the parcel insured. The DPD label via the portal insures your parcel up to €500.
3. Pack your return
√ Fold the items neatly and close all zips and buttons. Because of the technical materials it is important not to cause serious creases and wrinkles, as these can damage the product.
Then pack the items back in their original packaging and put them in the shipping bag or box. Another bag or box is also fine, as long as it is sturdy so that it arrives undamaged
√ If you have items from several orders that you wish to return, you may simply return them in 1 parcel
√ Put the enclosed packing slip/order confirmation (or a copy) in the parcel
√ Stick the DPD shipping label on the parcel.
If you have chosen to send via another carrier, please write the return address on the parcel:
Skistore Swing
De Opslach 3
8448 GV Heerenveen
The Netherlands
4. Shipping
Hand over your return at a DPD parcel point or a carrier of your choice.
Returning (part of) your order is at your own risk. Keep the proof of delivery until we have received and processed your package.
Please note! After registering your return online, you have 14 days to return your parcel to the postal service. If you return the parcel after these 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return.
5. Refund
You will receive confirmation by e-mail when your return has been received and processed.
This is usually within a few days after your order has been delivered to us. The money will then be refunded to the account you paid with within a week after confirmation (usually longer for credit card payments). If you have chosen to pay afterwards, this will be adjusted on your Klarna invoice.
Please note! If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
Is your purchase not quite what you expected or is the size incorrect? No problem, you can easily return your order to us. You may try on and view an item as you would in a shop, but there are some rules.
GOOD TO KNOW
- You have 14 days from receipt of your order to register your return.
- Are you too late? Then your order will no longer be found in the portal. In that case, always contact us first so we can see what possibilities there are.
- After registering online, you then have 14 days to hand in your return at the post office. If you hand in the parcel after the 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return. The sooner you register and send in your return, the sooner it will be processed and you will receive your money back.
- Almost all outerwear and trousers are delivered with a large yellow return label. Do not remove this until you decide to keep the item! Once this vignette has been removed, there is no way we can return the item.
- Returns are at your own risk and expense.
- If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- If you have received an incorrect or damaged item, please always contact us a.s.a.p. and include photos of the product and the labels so we can see which item/defect is concerned.
STEP BY STEP GUIDE:
1. Check your items
√ Has the return period of 14 days after receipt not expired
√ Is the yellow return label (in the case of outerwear and trousers) and all price tags still attached?
√ Is the article unworn and therefore not dirty, damaged or creased?
2. Submit your return online
Enter your own postcode and the full order number (including letters) in the portal to which you can start the return. You can choose to purchase a DPD shipping label via the portal. If you choose this option, print the shipping label. You can download this immediately and it will also be sent to you by e-mail (please check your e-mail address and any spam mail).
You can also choose another carrier outside the portal. We always advise you to send the parcel insured. The DPD label via the portal insures your parcel up to €500.
3. Pack your return
√ Fold the items neatly and close all zips and buttons. Because of the technical materials it is important not to cause serious creases and wrinkles, as these can damage the product.
Then pack the items back in their original packaging and put them in the shipping bag or box. Another bag or box is also fine, as long as it is sturdy so that it arrives undamaged
√ If you have items from several orders that you wish to return, you may simply return them in 1 parcel
√ Put the enclosed packing slip/order confirmation (or a copy) in the parcel
√ Stick the DPD shipping label on the parcel.
If you have chosen to send via another carrier, please write the return address on the parcel:
Skistore Swing
De Opslach 3
8448 GV Heerenveen
The Netherlands
4. Shipping
Hand over your return at a DPD parcel point or a carrier of your choice.
Returning (part of) your order is at your own risk. Keep the proof of delivery until we have received and processed your package.
Please note! After registering your return online, you have 14 days to return your parcel to the postal service. If you return the parcel after these 14 days, we will unfortunately no longer be able to process your return.
5. Refund
You will receive confirmation by e-mail when your return has been received and processed.
This is usually within a few days after your order has been delivered to us. The money will then be refunded to the account you paid with within a week after confirmation (usually longer for credit card payments). If you have chosen to pay afterwards, this will be adjusted on your Klarna invoice.
Please note! If you return part of your order, we will only refund the amount of the returned items and not other costs such as shipping costs.
- 20,000 mm 3-layer shell, fully taped seams
- Cordura on lower legs, reinforced cuffs
- Repair kit included with every pair
- Uninsulated: warmth comes from your layers
- No RET or MVTR breathability figure published
- Waist-height pant, not a bib for deep snow
The Mountain Studio 3L Rugged Ripstop Shell Pants (Y-3) are men's uninsulated 3-layer hardshell ski and snowboard trousers with a 20,000 mm waterproof rating and fully taped seams. They are made for all-mountain resort days that also run into off-piste and touring terrain. What sets them apart is the stretch ALP-3 mini ripstop shell combined with Cordura reinforcements on the lower legs, in a plain, logo-light finish.
Who are these shell pants for?
The 3L Rugged Ripstop Shell Pants suit a skier or snowboarder who wants one durable, uninsulated shell trouser for resort days, off-piste laps and ski touring, and who prefers a clean look over graphics. They are not the right choice if you want a bib for deep-snow days, because this is a waist-height pant only. They are also not built for standing around in deep cold: apart from an insulated insert at the back waistband, there is no body insulation.
How much weather protection do they give?
The laminate is a 3-layer ALP-3 construction with a windproof membrane, rated at 20,000 mm water column, with fully taped seams, waterproof YKK Aquaguard zippers and a PFAS-free DWR finish. Large side ventilation zippers dump heat on climbs and warm afternoons. Breathability is not published as an RET or g/m²/24h figure, so if you need a documented number before buying for high-output touring, that data does not exist here.
Which size should you choose?
The Mountain Studio gives these trousers a regular, ergonomic cut with a crotch gusset, articulated knees and stretch fabric, so they move with you over base and mid layers. Adjustable waist tabs fine-tune the waist once those layers are on. Sizes run XS to 2XL. No run-of-size statement or body measurement table is published by the brand, so compare your own measurements with the size chart on this page rather than guessing a size up or down.
How is the 3-layer construction built?
The Mountain Studio 3L Rugged Ripstop Shell Pants use a three-layer ALP-3 mini ripstop laminate: face fabric, windproof membrane and bonded backer in one piece, so there is no separate lining to shift or wet out. Every seam is taped, and the zippers are waterproof YKK Aquaguard, which keeps water out at the two places a shell usually leaks. The fabric is built with stretch, and the mini ripstop weave limits the spread of a tear if you catch an edge or a branch. The membrane inside the laminate is described as windproof but is not given a brand or technology name by the manufacturer.
Are these trousers suitable for ski touring and off-piste?
Yes, within limits. On the piste the 3L Rugged Ripstop Shell Pants work as a straightforward all-mountain hardshell: elastic snow gaiters with silicone grippers seal over ski and snowboard boots, reinforced cuffs take boot-buckle abuse, and Cordura panels on the lower legs handle edges and crampons. For touring and backcountry days, the large side ventilation zippers, the crotch gusset and the articulated knees give you airflow and stride. Pockets are positioned by the brand for access while skiing or ski touring, although the exact number and placement are not specified. Where these trousers stop is warmth and storm ceiling: 20,000 mm is solid but sits below the highest-rated shells for sustained storm and deep-snow use, and the insulated insert at the back waistband adds comfort at one spot only.
What are they made of and how do you wash them?
The shell is a 3-layer ALP-3 mini ripstop; the leg reinforcements are Cordura. The brand does not publish fibre composition percentages or a garment weight, so neither figure is quoted here. Care is simple: close all fasteners, turn the trousers inside out and wash at 40 °C with a mild detergent, then tumble dry on low heat to reactivate the DWR. Skip bleach and fabric softener, since softener clogs the face fabric and reduces water repellency. Iron on low only if needed, and do not dry clean.
What makes them a longer-term buy?
Two things are concrete. The durable water repellent finish is PFAS-free, and a repair kit is included with every pair of the 3L Rugged Ripstop Shell Pants, so a puncture from an edge or a lift chair can be patched instead of ending the garment's life. The brand also refers to responsible material choices in general terms without naming the materials involved, so treat that as a statement of intent rather than a verified specification.
- 3-layer ALP-3 mini ripstop shell fabric
- 20,000 mm waterproof rating
- Windproof membrane
- Fully taped seams
- Waterproof YKK Aquaguard zippers
- Large side ventilation zippers
- Cordura reinforcements on the lower legs
- Reinforced cuffs
- Insulated insert at the back waistband
- Crotch gusset
- Articulated knees
- Elastic snow gaiters with silicone grippers
- Adjustable waist tabs
- PFAS-free DWR treatment
- Repair kit included
- Shell fabric: 3-layer ALP-3 mini ripstop (fibre percentages not published)
- Leg reinforcements: Cordura
