Outdoor Research Grandridge GORE-TEX Jacket - Men's Atlantic, M

"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I wore the Grandridge GORE-TEX Jacket on a late-season mountaineering trip where the weather went sideways fast, and the GORE-TEX shell kept me completely dry through hours of mixed rain and sleet. The pit zips were a lifesaver on the steep approach since I could vent without stopping to peel off a layer, and the VerticalX Octa insulation kept my core warm without adding any noticeable bulk.""The summit window is narrow, and the forecast is doing that thing where it says partly cloudy, but you know better. That is exactly the scenario the Outdoor Research Grandridge GORE-TEX Jacket was built to handle, pairing a bombproof GORE-TEX 2-layer shell with just enough targeted insulation to keep your core warm through the exposed sections without overloading you on the climb. Outdoor Research used 100% recycled polyester throughout the face fabric and lining, keeping the construction responsible without giving anything back in performance. VerticalX Octa synthetic fill sits at the torso where you need warmth most, while zippered underarm vents give you a quick release valve when the trail pitches up and the effort climbs with it. The helmet-compatible hood adjusts around a wire brim to seal out wind on exposed terrain, and hook-and-loop cuffs lock out cold air at the wrists. Zippered hand pockets and a chest pocket keep essentials accessible without digging through layers to find them."

Price: $246.32 from Backcountry