Outdoor Research Synapse Jacket

I bought this jacket to take to South America. It was perfect. Some people I have noticed haven't liked the thin fabric, but that's what I loved about it. It was perfect for high altitudes when you are closer to the sun, but need a little coverage. Great on top of a sweater, and it folds into its own pocket to be the size of a fist. Perfect for backpackers. I was worried about its durability, but I hiked in it and have had twigs and rocks jabbed into it and still no rips of tears, not even a snag. I would stock up on these, but I think this one might last me quite a while!

I usually wear a size small, and if you get your size it will fit like a shirt. Get one size up.

This jacket is awesome! It runs a little small, I usually wear an XS or S but I would have gone with the MD if I had known better. Im 5'3 and It is snug, but definitely not complaining. I got the black one and its super cute enough to wear around town on a windy/rainy day, and it packs down into its own pocket so you can throw it into your pack and not need to worry ab out the space or weight it adds. As far as the noise, from the reviews I was expecting this thing to be super loud. I got it and was quite surprised at how it is way quieter than the girls were postsing. Definitely looking forward to getting good use out of this jacket on the trail this fall!

bought this jacket on SAC over a year ago. i own dozens of jackets for all sorts of adventures, and this one comes with me nearly all the time. clip it to my harness on multipitch climbs to have a windbreaker at belays. great early morning summer layer to keep bugs off without overheating. same at dusk- if it's hot and buggy i turn to this layer. it's my emergency layer on all hiking trips. SUPER LIGHT (3.4 ounceS) so don't expect the fabric to be thick, but i wear it all the time and couldn't live without it for work as a guide, or for play in colorado.

I recently went on a hiking trip in the rocky mountains where it rained frequently. The jacket held up very well, I was not wet and the sharp wind did not pierce through the jacket. If you want a jacket that will fit over many layers go with one size up from your normal size. I usually wear a small and it barely fit over my fleece jacket which is also a small.

Everyone said this jacket was okay but noisy... I think it's perfect for hiking when that unexpected gust of wind or rain shower comes your way. It's lightweight so it doesn't make spring/summer showers hellish with too many layers! It packs right up into itself and if you crumble and shove it in your pack, it comes right back out wrinkle free. Love it!

I really like the synapse jacket. It is superlightweight, holds up in all-day drizzle or like 20 minutes in a downpour, and, contrary to another reviewer, its super cute.