I got this in a large, and it doesn’t feel overly bulky, with a good trim cut.įabric: Nylon Stretch Woven Shell / Polartec Alpha Insulation
I’m a medium build in the chest, but large in the arms. It’s a nice weight for most conditions in cold and dry climates, and versatile enough for a wide range of activities.įit: I’m generally in between a medium and large. Overall I’m impressed with this piece and would recommend it to anyone who is curious about breathable insulation and hasn’t yet jumped on the bandwagon. A quick run through the washing machine took care of the problem, but I had to wash it twice this winter, which isn’t something I typically have to do with other jackets. The first couple weeks I had it, I also used it as a going-out-on-the-town jacket, but it quickly became a little too pungent for social use. I imagine that’s because it’s transporting a lot more moisture through the fabric than other jackets, but it took me by surprise. My only complaint at this point is that after a dozen or so uses, it started to get pretty stinky. And I’m really glad they put a two-way zipper on this, making it easier to use a belay device, check your harness, etc. The hood doesn’t fit over a ski helmet, though it does fit over a climbing helmet. It has two interior stash pockets, crucial for warming up gloves, skins, rock shoes, anything-that-needs-heating-up. It wasn’t warm enough that I didn’t need to throw on a belay parka while cragging, but doing a longer climb where you were moving fast would probably be a different story. It has great range of motion, and the sleeves stayed put thanks to the elastic cuffs. I’ve mostly skied in this jacket, but I’ve also taken it up a few ice climbs as well. The time difference itself might not have been all that tangible, but it felt like I was cheating going straight from touring to ski mode without putting something on or taking it off. Out on ski missions, when I got to the top, it was one less thing I needed to do before heading down. It’s amazing what a small thing that is, but how much of an impact it had. On cold days, I could leave it on while skinning at a moderate pace, and then there was no need to put on a jacket for the descent. The Polartec Alpha Active insulation does a good job dumping heat, and I was indeed impressed with how well the technology worked. I had tried out the OR Superlayer last year and two things I didn’t like about that jacket were improved in the Uberlayer: 1) it has a hood (duh!), and 2) it’s lighter weight, which means it offers a better balance between breathability and warmth.
Outdoor research uberlayer jacket review full#
So it was with some skepticism that I decided to try out the Outdoor Research Uberlayer Hooded Jacket, a breathable insulation piece designed to be put on and stay on for a full day of aerobic activity in winter conditions. It also means I typically don’t wear much when moving uphill, usually a thin layer is adequate while skinning. This is good for staying alive in winter, not so good for being comfortable on sunny rock climbs.
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