Outdoor Research

Ferrosi DuraPrint Hooded Jacket - Men's

Ferrosi Material Is Tops

I really enjoy this material and the stretch it gives. Tons of uses: gym, walkabout town, Florida in November, shell over down, New Mexico summer nights or August winds, and early morning range days. I appreciate the extra attention to detail in the areas where someone would have a lot of contact or friction like carrying a pack.

The old ferrosi is better

I was about to sell my old ferrosi hoodie for a new one but glad I read the reviews about durability. I have owned ferrosi stuff for close to 10 years. The old stuff is still in great condition. Anything I have bought in the last few years-- shorts, pants, etc all have terrible durability. My shorts are wearing through just from the seat belt in the car. Ridiculous. I've noticed a lot of brands that use recycled materials for their soft shell clothing are all suffering from the same shortcomings. What is the point of using that material if you have to keep replacing it? Seems to be creating more waste. Counterproductive. I'll keep the old stuff as long as I can.

Fantastic for what it is

Perfect softshell! I have been using it for daily commute, rock climbing and everything in between. It breaths nicely and cuts the wind just enough to protect you from the element. The fabric is nice and stretchy. With a base layer or insulated jacket under it, it is really versatile. Everybody can benefit from that product. Jacket is true to size

Not what I expected but learned to love it

This was advertised as a soft shell jacket. When it arrived I was at first disappointed and it was very thin jacket and not like a typical soft shell jacket. Afterwards I wore it as a base layer and I learned to love it. Its similar in thickness to a merino base layer.

Poor

Old Ferrosi is one of my all time favorite jackets (from like 2017 or thereabouts). This iteration is bad. I can just echo the other negative reviews in that it isn't as durable as my old model (still kicking after heavy use for 7 odd years), and while I initially like the idea of the dura print, they could have made it just as effective while there is infinite room for aesthetic improvement. Also my one grip from the old jacket, which they still haven't addressed, is the complete lack of structure in the hood/brim. If I'm not wearing a ball cap or sunglasses, the sides of the hood droop down next to my eyes for a poor user experience. Stop trying to appease shareholders and just make good gear.

Nice design, perfect outer layer.

It fits nicely, is sleek and comfortable. I can move around easily, and as an outer layer it offers exactly what I need.

Everyone should have a Ferrosi

Full disclosure, I am a hoarding gear addict. The garage sale when I die should be invitation only. I am in constant search of the next best tent, sleeping bag, fleece, puffer, and/or shell. I’ve probably purchased 25-30 Goretex or Event waterproof/breathable shells since the early 1980s. If you add drysuits, splash tops and motorcycle gear we might be pushing 50 garments. So when I saw the Ferrosi hoodie at the OR outlet store, I thought “what’s this?”. Worst of all worlds. Not really waterproof, not really windproof, not really breathable and not really warm. Why buy it? But… I tried it on. It seemed to fit well, I liked the stretch and the color was nice. CANT STOP BUYING GEAR. Resistance is futile…. So why not? The poor thing needed a home. Wow! After 3 months of varied use, this is my new go-to, and the logic of my initial impressions are completely reversed. First of all, over any type of mid layer, the jacket seems weightless. Not because it’s super light, but because there is no noise or tension in any direction. The fabric just molds to you and flexes without restriction. It doesn’t seem to matter if you put it over a t-shirt, a flannel, a fleece or a down sweater, it just adapts. Somehow it manages to both cut the wind enough and breathe quite well. On my typical walk through the state park, a Goretex shell will be wet from condensed sweat vapor running down my back (Right? You know what I’m talking about.. I’m convinced that Goretex is waterproof OR breathable. Not AND. ). The Ferrosi comes home dry. Walking windy Pacific beaches, it stops most wind intrusion and adds probably 10 degrees of warmth. Sitting statically at a kids soccer game in blustery 40 degree drizzle, it perfectly augments a down puffy and keeps it dry. It is not a raincoat, and it will probably wet-out pretty quickly in a real downpour. But the DWR seems so effective and it beads so well, I have not had any wetting come through in my 5-6 wearings in light to moderate PNW rain and drizzle. I get wet with Goretex from the inside out with almost any level of activity. I’m still waiting to get wet in the Ferrosi from either direction. But it’s not (remember) a raincoat. The fabric doesn’t have an inner coating and maybe that is why the jacket is so comfortable and versatile!. Are there any downsides? Not many. The fabric doesn’t have much body, so anything heavy in the pockets (like a phone in the chest pocket) will droop. It’s reasonably light and rolls up pretty small, but because it is not a real rain layer, it’s an extra thing if you assume a real rain layer is mandatory in your kit for the trip. The cuffs are a little loose and have no adjustability, so they might flop around your hands if you don’t push up the sleeves a little. All of these are minor points. For me the Ferrosi is a game changer that disrupts decades of being preached at with the base, mid, wpb-shell mantra. It is possible to be dry and comfortable again in the cool and/or damp conditions I encounter 95% of the time! Everyone should have a Ferrosi. Kudos OR!

This used to be a good jacket but as the other reviews have said the recent versions of this jacket have been pretty poor. Thinner material, more piling, loose cuffs, wind resistance isn't as effective as it used to be. Plus the "duraprint" looks terrible. Also, the black colour isn't even exactly black, it's more like a dark navy blue.

Perfect fit, great quality

Jacket is light weight and durable looks great……..

Downgrade over previous versions of the ferrosi

The older version of the ferrosi is maybe my favorite jacket of all time. I just got this one in the mail to replace an old one, and I'm disappointed. The drawstrings at the front of the hood are gone. The elastic at the cuffs is thinner/weaker. And the "duraprint" looks awful. OR used to have something special. But they ruined it with marketing gimmicks and with what I'm assuming cost-cutting measures.