Trew Gear Ski

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of skiing are TREW Gear pieces designed for?

  TREW Gear is tuned for high-output skiing—backcountry touring, sidecountry laps, heliskiing, hut trips and all-day resort runs—where breathability, mobility, and layering matter. Their shells and bibs are made to handle deep snow and repeated lap-stacking with features like roomy cuts, durable panels, and large vents for heat dump.
• How should I size TREW jackets and bibs like the Cosmic Primo or TREWTh bibs?

  TREW tends toward a loose, layering-friendly fit; many riders prefer their normal size for comfort but size down on models like the Cosmic Primo if you want a trimmer cut. The touring line has been redesigned for a stretchier, closer fit, so check each model’s size chart and consider how many insulating layers you’ll wear.
• How does the Cosmic Primo compare to the Pow Funk and the Bellows bib?

  The Cosmic Primo is a burly, rugged 3-layer shell built for durability and protection on aggressive days, while the Pow Funk leans more toward a progressive, style-forward shell with the same backcountry focus. The Bellows bib emphasizes high-capacity, accessible storage for heli swaps and long outings, whereas the Capow/TREWTh-style bibs prioritize weather protection and touring-friendly features like side zips.
• Are TREW shells waterproof and breathable enough for steep and high-output touring?

  Yes, most TREW shells use seam-sealed 3-layer waterproof/breathable fabrics and durable scuff-guard panels for protection in deep snow and crashes. They pair those fabrics with large pit zips (notably 16-inch underarm vents on some models) and lightweight touring cuts to dump heat during steep skinning or fast laps.
• What midlayers and layering system work best under TREW hardshells for variable conditions?

  TREW is designed around a layering approach—use a breathable next-to-skin base layer, a ventilated midlayer like a Gore-Tex Power Dry grid fleece for moisture management, and a 3-layer hardshell on top for weather protection. For high-output days choose lighter, stretchy midlayers to allow ventilation through pit zips and side zips on bibs; for cold hut trips add a warmer synthetic or down midlayer that still compresses under the shell.