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48 New Jackets and Outerwear Releases You Might’ve Missed This Year

From Barbour’s excellent collabs and Yellowstone garments to The North Face’s anniversary parka, 2024 was packed with new outerwear launches.

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By Ben Bowers

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Welcome to the Year in Review, where we’re rewinding the clock on an entire year’s worth of coverage to highlight the notable and under-the-radar product releases that crossed our desk in 2024. 

Here’s a look back at the blazers, technical shells, waxed canvas coats, parkas and puffer jackets that launched this year. 

Spotlighted Jackets & Outerwear

Other Notable Jacket and Outerwear Releases

velocio alpha zero jacketVelocio

Velocio Alpha Zero Jacket

“It’s dark. It’s cold. It’s time to ride.” So begins the promo copy for Velocio’s newest jacket, designed to help you answer that crispy call to action, even when it’s below freezing out. With a 20k/20k waterproof breathable Polartec outer shell and bodymapped Polartec insulation, it’s the brand’s warmest jacket yet. True to its cycling nature, the PFAS-free garment also offers a trio of rear pockets, perfect for stashing much-deserved snacks.
Outerknown

Outerknown Puffer

After years of making some of the best beach-inspired apparel, Kelly Slater’s style brand finally has a puffer jacket. In classic Outerknown fashion, this timeless piece hides some good-for-the-planet features, like a shell made from 100% recycled fishing nets and recycled down.
Gore-Tex Outerwear On DemandGore-Tex

Gore-Tex Outerwear On Demand

Tired of lugging loads of ski/snowboard apparel — or have a friend who is just getting started? Gore-Tex’s Outerwear On Demand program, which recently added 15 new locations, is worth a look. Available at or near a number of popular resorts on the east coast, out west and in Canada, the service makes it possible to rent a top-notch kit rather than packing or borrowing one. We’re talking 3L Gore-Tex Pro Jackets and Pants, which promise 100% waterproofing, windproofing and breathability, plus the warmth of PrimaLoft Silver insulation. Everything goes through a 12-point inspection before and after usage to ensure it’s properly shred-ready, and prices vary by location. (At Killington, for example, it’s $45 per day per item or $80 for a full kit.)
gorewear-concurve-gore-tex-le1-jacketGoreWear

GoreWear Concurve Gore-Tex LE1 Jacket

The new Tech Beige treatment of this lightweight, style-forward, run-specific jacket is made of 100% recycled nylon, has an adjustable hood with a magnetic buckle and boasts Gore-Tex’s ePE membrane, the new PFAS-free approach to waterproof-breathability. What we really dig though is what GoreWear calls “kinetic garment design”: fabric panels are cut and positioned based on the body in motion to reduce seams and weight and optimize for speed.
bogner sport bond hybrid jacketBogner

Bogner Bond Hybrid Jacket

If you can stomach the Bogner tax, some pieces in the high-end German ski apparel brand’s new BOGNER 007 Collection look pretty sharp. One highlight is this mid-layer, featuring a combo of quilted rip-stop and quick-dry power stretch fabric, a two-way zipper and style that will serve you well from the slopes to the après scene. Fun fact: Bogner comes by this collection honestly, as Willy Bogner Jr. worked as a cameraman on numerous Bond films, and Roger Moore rocks the brand’s gear in three of them.
man wearing green crewneck sweatshirtAmerican Trench

American Trench O.E. Keystone Crewneck

If American Trench didn’t perfect the hoodie when it made O.E. Keystone Hoodie in 2022, it got damn near close. Now the brand has followed up on the elevated basic with a hoodless version that’s made from the same heavyweight cotton — and by cult manufacturer Camber, to boot.
obermeyer steibis 3l jacketObermeyer

Obermeyer Steibis 3L Jacket

How does a legendary 77-year-old ski apparel brand reinvent itself? By ditching the resort. Obermeyer has done just that with its impressive-looking new Off Grid Collection, highlighted by the Steibis System, a performance-driven capsule of jackets, anoraks and bibs for men and women who dare to brave the backcountry. The shell shown here boasts 3-layer protection, a 30k/30k waterproof and breathability rating, pit zips, a two-way front zipper, pockets where you need them and an adjustable, helmet-compatible hood. One other feature we love? What the brand calls Kit Connect, a series of strategically placed magnets that keep tops and bottoms together and prevent that sweet, sweet pow-pow from sneaking in and freezing your butt off.
J. Crew

J. Crew Brushed Wool Overshirt

J. Crew’s newest overshirt looks burlier due to the traditional herringbone pattern and textured “hairy” appearance. But the 10.6-ounce brushed wool is lighter than it seems, not to mention super-soft. It’s also available in bright red and heather grey.
best made co guernsey sweaterBest Made Co.

Best Made Co. Guernsey Sweater

Don’t let its classic nautical looks fool you. While this garment packs plenty of heritage (hailing from the Channel Islands, where it has been “national dress” for centuries), it has technical chops, too. Woven into shape by the last knitter on the Island of Guernsey who practices traditional seamless knitting, this sweater’s lack of seams makes for better insulation, performance and durability, according to Best Made Co. Ribbing at the neck, cuffs and hem helps seal out the elements, while British wool keeps you cozy. 
arcteryx grottoflage collectionArc’teryx

Arc’teryx Grottoflage Collection

The first-ever print to appear in Arc’teryx’s freeride line, Grottoflage is a camo-style pattern that draws inspiration from the brand’s beloved Grotto toque while integrating elements of its logo. With this initial drop focused on snowsports-ready headgear, base layers and outerwear, Arc’teryx plans to extend the treatment to additional products in the future. A limited-edition Grottoflage ski, in collaboration with Atomic, is coming next week. While the Sabre and Sentinel jackets shown here cost $800, pricing starts at $45 for both the microfleece toque and neck gaiter.
paka mountain crewPaka

Paka Mountain Crew

Available in both men’s and women’s cuts, this versatile new sweater features a blend of alpaca fiber, fine merino wool and nylon, knit in a unique plaited construction for optimal durability, abrasion resistance and easy packing without wrinkling. The garment also boasts natural antimicrobial properties and excellent thermoregulation, plus a soft, cozy feel and go-anywhere style.
Páramo velez adventure smockPáramo

Páramo Velez Adventure Smock

You might be surprised to learn Páramo is a 32-year-old British brand finally coming stateside. This anorak-like PFAS-free, Nikwax Analogy Waterproof garment stands out for its breathability — via two-way twin front zips with internal baffles and upper arm vents — an adjustable, stowable halo hood with wired peak and well-placed pockets for stashing essentials. As for the brand name? It references alpine tundra ecosystems in the Andes mountains, a nod to the product itself being produced by women in a Bogotá, Colombia-based, fair-trade-certified facility.
mack-weldon-silver-denim-jacketMack Weldon

Mack Weldon SILVER Denim Jacket

Mack Weldon’s good-looking take on this classic Americana staple offers a little something extra: The durable cotton twill fabric is imbued with a bit of elastane for flexibility as well as anti-odor Ionic+ silver. In other words, you can really move in this thing, without stinking up the joint.
Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren Vintage

Ralph Lauren is making it easier to access vintage pieces. A new dedicated landing page and section on the brand’s site showcases items hand-selected and certified by company archivists, stretching back to the 1970s. Items are organized into collections based on product line or theme. Currently, the site includes an Outdoor collection, a Collegiate collection, and a track and field-inspired Stadium collection. Prices naturally run the gamut. Expect new items to drop regularly moving forward.
man wearing an outerknown blazerOuterknown

Outerknown x Manteco Ambassador Blazer

Outerknown has partnered with the premium Italian mill Manteco on a range of new products made with the latter’s luxe recycled wool, MWool. Chief among these offerings is this version of Outerknown’s travel blazer, the Ambassador Blazer. It’s made from 100 percent recycled boiled wool and is both comfortable and versatile enough for practically any occasion, with its two patch pockets and hidden interior stash pockets giving you ample storage space.
Aether

Aether x Leica Reporter Jacket

Designed with input from four Leica camera ambassadors, this unique, purpose-built yet stylish collab jacket is limited to just 125 units. Highlights include naturally water-repellent waxed cotton fabric, discreet underarm vents for breathability under pressure and a detachable microfiber cleaning cloth. Where the photo-friendly aspect really kicks in is with a host of strategic pockets optimized for stashing batteries, cameras, lenses, memory cards and extra gear. A large kangaroo pocket in back can accommodate a tablet, while a tiny slot hidden under the collar can keep an SD card secure should you be apprehended by authorities intent on confiscating your images. Note: The Aether x Leica Reporter Jacket will be available for purchase tomorrow, October 29, at 9 a.m. EST.
Mack Weldon

Mack Weldon ACE Blazer

A brand built on underwear and t-shirts is now making blazers. Like most Mack Weldon releases, the new ACE blazer prioritizes comfort. It’s made from micro-brushed French terry and is meant to feel like a sweatshirt. It’s also unlined and machine washable. The blazer is available in charcoal heather (shown) and total eclipse (navy) colors.
gu convertible padded jacket undercoverGU

GU Convertible Padded Jacket UNDERCOVER

Uniqlo’s 18-year-old sister brand, GU (pronounced as the letters “G” and “U”), has officially launched in the US, with a dedicated e-commerce site and flagship store in SoHo. Helping mark the occasion is a new collaboration, dubbed KOSMIK/NOISE, with upscale Japanese streetwear brand UNDERCOVER. Designer Jun Takahashi’s range of 22 unisex styles includes affordable track jackets and pants, stadium jumpers, tees and convertible items. One standout piece is this Convertible Padded Jacket. Made primarily of nylon twill and synthetic leather (with polyester filling), it can also be worn as a vest by removing the zippered sleeves.
Filson Women's Short Lined Cruiser JacketFilson

Filson Women’s Short Lined Cruiser Jacket

This variant of an iconic jacket headlines Filson’s big news: the launch of its new women’s collection. Featuring 32 different pieces of outerwear, shirts and bags that blend form and function, urban and rural, the collection extends Filson’s distinctive style to a whole new segment eager to receive it. As for this jacket in particular? In addition to its rugged good looks, the Cruiser is constructed of 11-ounce waxed-cotton Shelter Cloth, which provides a bit of water resistance and flexibility and only gets better with age. A lightweight cotton canvas liner adds comfort while metal buttons at the hem and cuffs offer adjustability, ensuring a great fit.
Helly Hansen Odin Everdown Hooded JacketHelly Hansen

Helly Hansen Odin Everdown Hooded Jacket

Helly Hansen’s lightest performance down jacket to date is bursting with features that will serve you well from cold city streets to the backcountry. Available in three colors and five sizes for both men and women, the Odin Everdown pairs a 100% recycled 10-denier ripstop face fabric with a down sheet that eliminates cold spots. There’s also an insulated hood, a PFC-free DWR treatment, RECCO reflector and stuff sack for packing it down to the size of a Chipotle burrito, but weighing much less: 10.6 ounces for women and 12.3 ounces for men.
Male model wearing Levi’s x starter shirt jacket collaboration. The jacket is for the New York Yankees and is in the team’s colors of Navy and White with a large New York Yankee’s logo on the breast.Levi’s

Levi’s x Starter Collection

What’s old will always become new again, eventually. Levi’s has teamed up with Starter to create a limited series of jackets for 12 select NBA and NFL franchises. This isn’t just a release of the 90s jacket you either cherished or despised. Instead, it’s a hybrid of Levi’s Type III Trucker Jacket and Starter’s classic satin team varsity jacket. The end result is a throwback shacket that stands out from the usual pro team merch.
Buck Mason

Buck Mason Japanese Seersucker Carry-On Jacket

Buck Mason’s added new colors to its carry-on jacket collection, as well as a seersucker option. It’s made from 5 oz cotton seersucker that wicks moisture and maintains airflow. The trademark ripples are there, but this isn’t your Colonel Sanders take on the classic warm weather blazer.
Norrona

Norrona møre thermo60 aero200 Jacket

Norrona’s new shell insulated shell is a layer intended for active days out on the mountain. It’s highly packable, wind resistant, water repellant, lightweight and features a helmet-compatible hood. And while it’s breathable, the arms are also fully detachable if the jacket’s full layer of thermo60 synthetic insulation has you sweating too much. As our resident outdoor expert, Steve Mazzucchi, notes, “You don’t often see pieces of this quality that can do this.”
nike tracksuitNike

Nike Tech Woven Suit

Together, the new Tech Woven Jacket and Pants are Nike’s take on an elevated track suit, designed with maximum mobility in mind. The stretchy fabric is comprised of spandex and spandex, while the loose fit and articulated elbows allow for a full range of movement. The jacket’s two-way zipper and bungee cords around the hood let wearers tailor in the fit.
Janji

Janji Rainrunner Pack Jacket 2.0

Boston-based running brand Janji updated its Rainrunner Pack Jacket for improved protection against rain, snow and whatever else winter decides to throw your way. The updated version features a laminated shell, fully taped seams, adjustable scuba hood, dropped-hem splatter guard and articulated cuffs that stay in place mid-stride. Like the rest of Janji’s gear, the Rainrunner Pack Jacket 2.0 is free of PFCs and PFAS — aka “forever chemicals.” The Mongolian-Manchurian steppe inspired a limited-edition seasonal colorway, Steppelands.
Aether Bardo Shirt JacketAether

Aether Bardo Shirt Jacket

Aether’s just-dropped fall/winter 2024 collection is loaded with cozy yet technical outerwear and basics including jackets, hoodies, sweaters and pants. One piece that stands out is this high-end box-quilted shacket, which features water-repellent woven fabric (100% recycled polyester), lightweight 60-gram Primaloft Gold insulation, snap-button closures and a soft, brushed lining in the hand pockets for the chilly days to come. The collection ranges in price from $145 to $495.
bandit resisto ii waterproof jacketBandit Running

Bandit Resisto II Waterproof Jacket

One of our favorite boutique running brands, Brooklyn-based Bandit, has significantly updated its popular lightweight jacket — it is now fully waterproof. Thanks to membrane-bonded fabric, taped seams, waterproof zippers and a DWR finish, precipitation will bead and roll off, keeping you dry and cozy on rainy runs. The Resisto II is available in both men’s and women’s cuts, with the same champagne colorway and price.
RC Outdoor Supply Packable Anorak Hooded JacketPacSun

RC Outdoor Supply Packable Anorak Hooded Jacket

With a DWR finish, triple front pockets (with hidden side zipper pockets) and a rear zip stuff sack, the RC Outdoor Supply Packable Anorak Hooded Jacket is ready for adventure. It’s also one of the most intriguing products in a surprising new collection of affordable technical outerwear from fashion designer Reese Cooper and mall-based streetwear stalwart Pacsun.
Adidas

Adidas Terrex Xperior Primaloft Loose Fill Jacket

This new, highly packable layer from Adidas’s outdoor-focused subbrand features a hectic seam pattern that helps the jacket avoid looking creased, even after an extended period of being crammed in a backpack. Thanks to Primaloft insulation, it’ll also stay warm when wet compared to traditional down.
Arc’Teryx

Arc’teryx Walk Gently

Arc’teryx has partnered with xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) artist and designer Cole Sparrow-Crawford to launch a new initiative called Walk Gently. What originally started as a capsule gear collection soon expanded into a broader platform to raise awareness for the traditions of the Indigenous communities living along the Coast Salish region of Canada, where Arc’teryx is located. The seven-piece gear collection, inspired by the summer traditions of the people in the region, such as fishing, canoeing, or walking in the woods, is available in select stores. For example, the capsule includes a Beta lightweight jacket with a salmon-skin pattern (shown above being worn by a community member) as well as relaxed-fit cargo shorts inspired by the cedar harvested to create canoes. Profits from sales will also go to Indigenous Women Outdoors, which promotes and empowers well-being among Indigenous women and girls. In addition to the clothing, short films and behind-the-scenes content created by Sparrow-Crawford’s sister help provide deeper insights into the culture of Coast Salish Indigenous communities.
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Goldwin

Goldwin PERTEX SHIELDAIR Mountaineering Jacket

Japanese outdoor and techwear brand has unveiled a new trekking collection that includes active shorts, hats, hiking pants, t-shirts and jackets. This shell in particular caught out eye due to its unique vent pockets, which can be turned inside out to carry wet clothing on the outside of the jacket.

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