Outdoor Research Zealot Jacket - Men's
Brand : Outdoor ResearchItem : ODR0111
Outdoor Research got rid every extraneous feature that would add weight to the Men's Zealot Jacket, making it one of the lightest waterproof-breathable jackets in the world. It weights in at only 7.7oz. Don't let the incredibly low weight fool you. This Outdoor Research jacket is made with waterproof breathable Gore-Tex PacLite fabric and has fully taped seams to assure no moisture makes its way inside. So what does the Zealot have for features? Just a chest pocket, because that's all ounce-counting freaks want. More gizmos just add more weight, so Outdoor Research stripped the Zealot to the bare necessities for hikers and climbers that demand the best.
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Outdoor Research Zealot Jacket - Men's
Nice Lightweight Shell
Ridiculously light and keeps you dry. I would have preferred pit zips at the cost of a little more weight. Very thin material, durable but less warm than some 3 layer shells.
a nice item
Sweet jacket. I got one in March, and wore it in a variety of conditions in Utah's Wasatch Mountains. It's the only Gore-Tex piece I've ever had that breathes properly, although I still wouldn't wear it while running or biking in warm weather. It fits my thin frame quite well, with room for as much layering as I'll ever need. I thought they got the single cinch hood just right, and I appreciate the total lack of features: it's what makes this the lightest, most packable waterproof jacket around. Five stars for sheeze.
Doesnt even feel like youre wearing anything
I didn’t think there was anything in the box when it arrived. A 7.7oz jacket is definitely nice! Very sleek fit, breathes great, feels great, looks great. Has a pretty stiff zipper with the semi-waterproof system. Very thin material has me a little nervous for bushwhacking in the backcountry. I'll trust that OR and Gore-Tex will live up to their names though. The hood stays out of the way in the back most of the time. I like that the hood uses a cinch system similar my OR Nimbus Sombrero, but it doesn’t tighten around the face very well. My medium size was about right. Don’t think I could put more than a thin shirt or two under it though. Pitzips would have been nice, but then it wouldn’t have been the minimalist jacket that it is.
A Zealot for a zealot
OR Gear's Zealot jacket is an essential piece of kit. In these days of soft shells keeping out most duff weather except the very worst, the Zealot IS that featherweight minimalist bombproof shell that will keep you dry. There are not many features but it sports a adequate hood and a breast pocket for a few choice bits and bobs. An utterly brilliant Paclite shell. Get one.
Lighter than a Windshell
This Jacket is so light. There is never a reason to leave it behind. It packs small enough to fit in the smallest corner of my pack. I often carry a windshell instead of a waterproof breathable jacket, now I won't get soaked when it dumps because I will have the zealot.
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