Outdoor Research Men's Stormbound Jacket
Outdoor Research Stormbound Jacket for Men.
The Outdoor Research Stormbound Jacket for Men is a great jacket to have on as you go out in rainy and cold conditions. This is from a fabric that blends polyester and nylon making it very breathable and durable. It has a 75D Pertex shield that make it waterproof to keep you dry on those wet days. It has a fully adjustable hood that fits over a helmet and is detached when it's not needed. Plus, you can use the zip-out balaclava for enhanced protection and warmth for your head. Two zippered hand pockets keep your hands snug while a zippered Napoleon pocket lets you store your things. Thanks to a fully seam-taped construction and water-resistant zippers, it keeps you dry by preventing water from entering. So get yourself the Outdoor Research Stormbound Jacket for Men for those chilly winter days!
Collar:
- Thermore 60 g below powder skirt and in collar
Insulation:
- 650-fill down insulation offers an exceptional warmth-to-weight ratio
- 650+ fill down insulation in hood and body
- Removable powder skirt with Lock Down technology
- Low-profile Thermore insulation below the powder skirt gives you water-resistant insulation where you need it
Weather and Wind:
- Tonal Seam Treatment
- Removable powder skirt with LockDown tech attaches to the belt loops of compatible pants to keep snow out
- Removable, helmet-compatible hood keeps the wind and snow off your head
- Windproof
- Zip-out balaclava shields you from driving wind and extreme weather
- Waterproof
Zippers:
- Two Zippered Hand Pockets
- Pit Zips
- Zip-out balaclava with tuck-away pocket for next-to-skin warmth
Pockets:
- Plenty of pocket space, including a pass pocket with key-clip attachment, keeps you organized
Fit:
- Relaxed Fit
Fabric:
- Lightweight but durable shell fabric stands up to season after season of use
- Hybrid Mapped Construction
- Fully taped seams stop moisture from sinking in between the stitching
- ThumbDrive™ hook/loop cuff closures Fabric- 68% polyester, 32% nylon 2L, 75D Pertex® Shield fabric
Ventilation:
- Underarm zip vents ditch excess heat when you're working up a sweat
- Double-sliding pit zippers for ventilation
- Advanced Pertex Shield technology offers 20K-rated protection from relentless, heavy snow while remaining highly breathable
Hood:
- Adjustable and removable hood fits over helmet
Features:
- Removable powder skirt stops powder from flying up your back
- ThumbDrive hook-and-loop cuffs acts like a versatile thumb loop to keep your arms dry and warm
- Integrated RECCO® Reflector
Snow dumping, wind howling, fully epic days were what we had in mind when we developed the StormBound Jacket™, the warmest jacket in Outdoor Research's ski and snowboard line. The waterproof and breathable Pertex® outer, cozy down insulation, and taped seams keep out the weather and capture your hard-earned body heat. A helmet-compatible hood, zip-out balaclava, and elastic powder skirt seal out flying snow, and double-sliding pit zips open up to let you vent excess warmth when the sun finally appears.
Big, mean storms might dump the deepest, lightest snow you've ever seen, but without the insulation and the other essential features of the Outdoor Research Stormbound Jacket, you might as well just give up and go back to the hot tub. The 650-Fill down insulated body traps your core's heat while the Pertex Shield fabric, fully taped seams, and water-resistant zippers stop the snow from getting inside your Stormbound fortress.
| Center Back length: | 32 in/ 81 cm |
|---|---|
| Closure: | Full Zip |
| Fit: | Regular |
| Insulation: | synthetic |
| Insulation Material: | Thermore/ 650 Fill Goose Down |
| Material: | 68%polyester,32% nylon 2L,Pertex Shield |
| Style: | Jackets |
| Type: | Insulated |
| Waterproof: | yes |
| Weatherproof Material: | Pertex Shield |
| Weight: | Avg. Weight (oz./g): 37.9 / 1075 L |
| Windproof: | yes |
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Outdoor Research Stormbound Jacket Reviews:
Positive Reviews:
After a long search, I finally found the ski jacket I was looking for. I thought the Patagonia Powder Bowl was going to be the answer, but it ended up having some serious functional flaws. On the other hand, this OR jacket seems to have been designed with functional requirements in mind.
1) the shell is adaptive and moves well with your body
2) the hood fits over my RED Avid helmet easily, allows me to zip up the collar, and provides a bit of head movement
3) has all the usual tech: fully taped seams, water resistant zippers, down, removable powder skirt, etc.
4) bonus: removable built-in balaclava
5) seems like it's configured to allow you to "batten down the hatches" on a cold snowy day, or stay cool on a warm day if you just wear a base-layer, unzip everything, and remove components (balaclava, snow skirt)
In my opinion the jacket has a great cut. It doesn't pull on my shoulders, but still conforms to my frame. It's also very cozy; I feel like I'm wearing a hoodie. I tried the grey color on and liked it, but ended up getting the blue instead.
As I was reading jacket reviews for Outdoor Research, Patagonia, Mountain Hardware, etc., I found this criteria from a reviewer on the Patagonia site: I want to "put [the jacket] on and forget that I am wearing it". The Stormbound jacket meets this requirement 100% and remains fully functional, so I highly recommend it.
5'11" 145lbs with broad shoulders: size small (medium was too baggy, small is just right)
I've used this jacket for two seasons and I am very happy with the performance. This jacket has kept me toasty in some very extreme lows, and has stayed dry through cold rainstorms and blizzards. I have yet to have this jacket fail me. The pullout balaclava is clutch. That thing has been there to save my neck (literally) many times. The jacket is very light and can pack very tight. The outer shell is very rugged and has handled some pretty nasty crashes.
What I dislike about the jacket is the overall fit. Since its down, it feels bulky sometimes. Also, the pit zips use tiny zippers so they are difficult to open or close solo. The pass holder is kinda pointless- if you put your pass in it, you have to open the jacket to retrieve. Also, the elastic is so short, you can barely pull the thing out. It would be nicer if they used a downward facing pocket with a pull tab. Also, the hood does not fit well over my POC helmet, a little more height would be nice, although I only use the hood on the really nasty days.
The best part of this jacket it the infinity guarantee: No questions asked returns thru the company for the life of the jacket. Great peace of mind there. Overall, a great jacket, and my go to layer when weather gets nasty.
I bought this jacket 4 months ago. Since then I've stayed perfectly warm in -5�F w/ windchill with only a base layer and this jacket. I've also stayed comfortable working outside on sunny 35� days. (thanks to the pit zips) The waterproofing has worked great and I've had no issues with getting wet, even after washing the jacket.
Pros: Warm, waterproof, comfortable, SUPER light weight, looks great, hood and arms are down filled.
Cons: Pit zips are a little difficult to open without help, there's no mesh in pit zips, they're just wide open,You can feel the pull out balaclava inside the jacket when sitting in a chair (not horrible but it's there), every once in a while I find a feather that got out.
Best jacket I've owned by far.
This jacket is a fully featured snowsports tank. It has an insulated hood, built in balaclava, removable powder skirt, recco, and pockets up the wazoo.
I was expecting it to be a little bit warmer when I ordered it, than it actually is, but once you are moving it's pretty perfect. If you're always cold like me, I would probably wear a mid layer underneath, when you're less than mobile.
Fits pretty standard to other OR jackets, with room to layer underneath.
Neutral Reviews:
I picked this jacket because it has the tech features of a nice, quality ski jacket but also has down on the inside to keep me warm! I ordered the black one thinking I was getting a solid black color, and when I received it I was pleasantly surprised that it looks like a really dark grey with hints of black. It looks really good.
The hood has a small bill on it for those wondering. Something I am not overly fond of because they always seem to get bent out of shape.
I am 5'10", 160 pounds and the medium was too big. It was long in the back and pretty full in the mid-section which could have something to do with the "relaxed fit." I sent it back and I am still in search of a great ski jacket. I may come back to this one in a small in the future.
