90% matchFlylow
Independent freeride ski brand, bibs-first, durable shells
What changes: Colorado dry-snow focus, more retail wholesale presence
Brand profile
Trew Gear
Portland-based maker of waterproof-breathable ski and snowboard bibs, shells and midlayers, sold direct to consumers since 2015.
Hood RiverOrigin
UnisexFocus
Gorpcore / OutdoorStyle
$$$$Price
What to know about Trew Gear
Built for wet Pacific Northwest snow
The line centers on waterproof-breathable three-layer shells and bibs made for the heavy, wet storms of Cascade skiing and snowboarding rather than dry cold.
Started with one snow bib
Tripp Frey and twins John and Chris Pew launched the company in Hood River, Oregon in 2008 around a single bib; bibs remain a core part of the range.
Direct-to-consumer by deliberate choice
After raising $1.6 million and moving to Portland in 2015, TREW dropped wholesale entirely, which explains high-tier prices sold only through its own channel.
How Trew Gear fits
Overall fit
runs large
TREW's outerwear is widely described as roomy and generously cut in a classic freeride/snowboard silhouette, so a lot of buyers report their normal size feels a size too big.
Tip: Most people are happy sizing down one from their usual jacket/pant size unless they layer heavily or want a deliberately baggy snowboard look.
Medium confidence · based on 12 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackets | runs large | relaxed shell fit with a broad chest and shoulders, built to go over midlayers | Consider sizing down if you want a trimmer look; stay true to size if you wear a thick insulated midlayer underneath. |
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | slightly large | regular-to-relaxed midlayer fit meant to sit under a shell | Take your usual size for layering, or drop one if you want the fleece to work as a standalone piece. |
| Trousers & pants | runs large | relaxed bib and pant cut, roomy through seat and thigh | Sizing down usually cleans up the fit unless you are tall or layer with heavy baselayers. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
If you like Trew Gear
90% match
85% matchStrafe Ski
Athlete-owned freeride shells and bibs, similar scale
What changes: Aspen backcountry slant, higher price, suits and one-pieces
74% matchNorrona
Activity-specific Gore-Tex kit in bold colorways
What changes: Much broader range across sports, Norwegian premium pricing
64% matchMountain Hardwear
American alpine shells and insulation at fair value
What changes: Corporate-owned, climbing/alpine over resort riding
Trew Gear fit questions
Does Trew Gear run big or small?
Trew Gear runs large. Most people are happy sizing down one from their usual jacket/pant size unless they layer heavily or want a deliberately baggy snowboard look. TREW's outerwear is widely described as roomy and generously cut in a classic freeride/snowboard silhouette, so a lot of buyers report their normal size feels a size too big.
How does Trew Gear fit?
TREW's outerwear is widely described as roomy and generously cut in a classic freeride/snowboard silhouette, so a lot of buyers report their normal size feels a size too big. Overall shape: relaxed, freeride-oriented cut with room through the chest, seat and thigh for layering.
How do Trew Gear jackets fit?
Trew Gear jackets runs large. Consider sizing down if you want a trimmer look; stay true to size if you wear a thick insulated midlayer underneath. Shape: relaxed shell fit with a broad chest and shoulders, built to go over midlayers.
How do Trew Gear hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Trew Gear hoodies & sweatshirts fits slightly large. Take your usual size for layering, or drop one if you want the fleece to work as a standalone piece. Shape: regular-to-relaxed midlayer fit meant to sit under a shell.
How do Trew Gear trousers & pants fit?
Trew Gear trousers & pants runs large. Sizing down usually cleans up the fit unless you are tall or layer with heavy baselayers. Shape: relaxed bib and pant cut, roomy through seat and thigh.
Brand facts
TREW Gear makes waterproof-breathable ski and snowboard outerwear designed for wet Pacific Northwest conditions. Tripp Frey and twin brothers John and Chris Pew started the company in 2008 in Hood River, Oregon, around a single snow bib. It relocated to Portland in 2015 after raising $1.6 million and abandoning wholesale for direct-to-consumer selling. The range covers three-layer shells, bibs, insulated jackets and midlayers in bold colorways, with a small crossover line of mountain bike apparel added more recently.
- Founded
- 2008
- Origin
- Hood River, United States
- Made in
- USA
- Price
- $$$$
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Gorpcore / Outdoor, Techwear