Review: Indersity 40/30 Shell Jacket

• Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL (unisex sizing)
• Material: InderShield™
• Features: two front chest pockets, helmet compatible hood, inside zipper chest pocket, powder skirt, large sleeve pocket, underarm vents

Sizing And Fit

The Indersity shell jacket is a unisex product offered in sizes XS, S, M, L, and XL. As someone who is 5’4” and 110 lbs, I’m on the smaller side, so I tested the jacket in a size XS. I find that unisex products can be a bit of a gamble in terms of fit, so I was pleasantly surprised to find that I really liked the fit of this piece.

Overall the fit trends toward the bigger end of the spectrum, making it more of a freestyle or resort-oriented fit. However, I found it to also be comfortable for skinning uphill in the backcountry. And the jacket is a hardshell, but it doesn’t feel stiff and allows for good mobility and function while skiing.The sleeves of the jacket are the right length to fit over the cuffs of my gloves and not too tight (which I hate). The bagginess of the jacket is a nice style without being excessively cumbersome and the hem of the jacket falls comfortably below my waist without restricting motion.

In The Field With The Indersity Jacket

Winter has been slow to get underway in the Wasatch, so I’ve been wearing this Indersity jacket for lots of long backcountry tours as I hunt for the best snow in the Wasatch. I’ve been really impressed with how it has performed so far.

The Indersity shell jacket offers big chest pockets, a helmet compatible hood, inside zipper chest pocket, a powder skirt, a large sleeve pocket, and underarm vents. These are pretty standard features for jackets, but their placement and performance can vary widely. Overall, I thought the features of the Indersity jacket were well thought out.

I really liked the jacket’s big chest pockets. I’m not someone who tends to put skins in my pockets but I will say that the pocket layout of this jacket is pretty sweet. The large chest pockets are the perfect size for stashing skins if you’re lapping a run and don’t want to take your pack off. I also found myself putting some snacks in these pockets for easy access on the skintrack. They were placed well so that my backpack chest strap clipped above them, meaning that I could actually put things in them without it interfering with how my pack sat on my body.

The vents are well-placed and large enough to allow for solid temperature regulation, which is especially important for skiers who spend a lot of time in the backcountry transitioning between skinning uphill and skiing down.

In the shift away from PFAS, there are questions around whether PFAS-free jackets will be able to be as high-performing in wet conditions, so obviously I was curious whether the Indersity jacket would feel noticeably different than other hardshell jackets I’ve had.

Shocker, it really didn’t. The jacket repelled water well, blocked wind and helped keep my body heat in. It didn’t perform noticeably better or worse than other hardshell jackets I’ve had and I think that’s a great thing! It means that high quality hardshell jackets are possible without PFAS and without changing our expectations for the performance of products.

Who Is The Indersity Jacket Best For?

Over the years, I’ve been inclined to choose hardshell jackets for skiing (backcountry and resort). I like to feel protected and comfortable in windy, wet conditions. The Indersity shell jacket is a really solid option for all types of skiing and its materials innovation is an added bonus. I’m certainly stoked to have this jacket in my rotation for this season and I appreciate that Indersity is committed to performance while also being conscious of their environmental impact.