There’s no shortage of outerwear that claims to be technical. The problem is most of it looks like it belongs on a hiking trail, not in the middle of a storm, mid-line, with mates yelling from the chair. The North Face Dragline Jacket and Bib cuts through the noise with something that actually feels like it was made for boarders in the elements.
The jacket’s a proper shell. No gimmicks. Just clean lines, smart features and a fit that’s relaxed without swallowing you whole. DryVent 3-layer fabric keeps the weather out and the heat in check. You can charge hard in this and still breathe. Storage is sorted with oversized chest and internal stash pockets, plus a helmet-compatible hood that actually fits your lid. We LOVE this feature.
Then there’s the bib. And it’s a standout. Full coverage without feeling clunky. Long touring days, park laps, wet chairlift seats (every lap)… this thing’s built to handle all of it. Side zips make it easy to dump heat, while the fit stays comfortable and baggy enough to move the way you want without looking like you’re playing dress-up.
Now let’s talk conditions. Because it’s not always blower AK turns and bluebirds. Not in Australia. Not in New Zealand either. Sometimes it’s sideways rain on a Thredbo traverse, bulletproof ice at Hotham, or gale-force southerlies whipping across Cardrona’s ridgelines. This kit holds up through all of it. The Dragline’s waterproofing and wind resistance are more than just box ticks. It genuinely performs…dry on the inside, mobile on the outside, and tough enough to take the hits.
What sets the Dragline kit apart it looks the part. The colour options hit the right note between bold and wearable. It’s not just another all-black technical uniform. And both pieces are made using 100 percent recycled materials… which, frankly, should be the baseline these days. Support this.
This isn’t ultralight splitboarding gear and it’s not made for summit selfies. It’s for real riders. For days when it’s bucketing down but the lift’s still spinning, for that one hour of gold between rain and refreeze, for when you’re out there just to ride, no matter what the mountain serves you up.
The Dragline Jacket and Bib feel like kit made by people who actually ride. And in a market full of overpriced fluff and high vis day glo, that still counts for something.
