Outdoor Research

Headwall GORE-TEX 3L Jacket - Men's

Great Fit/Quality: Some Drawbacks

Jacket performs just as intended. So far it is durable and keeps you warm when paired with base layers. I underestimated how little stretch there is so in some positions (hunched back with arms extended forward) the jacket limits mobility. It fits well otherwise which gives me mobility in just about anything else. This jacket works well for snow sports but I'd be a little cautious doing technical climbing it it as you may find yourself limited at times.

This jacket is great. I love the full zippers on the side for venting. This jacket is great for layering and keeping me dry. Looks fantastic too.

Best one yet!

Awesome shell. Good fit. Breathable and waterproof. Zipper is better than previous years.

Great Fit!

Overall the jacket feels really good and fits comfortability. This is my second shell from OR, the other being a foray 2. In comparison to the foray 2 it is definitely a bit burlier and a tad bit more crinkly. This is a 3l jacket so it's not going to be as soft as something like the foray 2. It feels very similar to a Beta AR in terms of rigidness but with a tad bit softer exterior. The construction is quality and I like the placement of the pockets. When the hood is not over the head I find it sits kind of awkwardly on the back of the neck. Hopefully, as I break the jacket in the hood will lay a bit flatter. I am 5'9 155lbs and the medium fits perfect and leaves plenty of room for layering. I was looking for a "do it all" shell and this fits the bill. I think this jacket will cover all bases for me from hiking to skiing and I can't wait to see how it performs.

Headwall Works

This jacket feels good. Nice attention to detail. The sleeves are a *titch* short for me, but I have long arms. I'm 6'2", 185lbs, with a 32" inseam. Room for a puffy underneath.

Great Color, but...

Excellent product. Perfect color...easily visible. My problem: No way to secure roll and secure hood when it isn't up.

Top Dawg

This was a Warranty Exchange for a jacket that is no longer made. OR generously offered 2 replacements, (the other was longer), this jacket is excellent in the rain, stylish, fit is perfect, and’ll be great bombing down the slopes.

Love the jacket

Solid jacket. Love the pocket locations. Put zips are great for air flow. And of course the material is top notch. I use this jacket daily for commuting on my bike in San Francisco’s cold fog. The yellow color is great because it helps me be seen. I also use the jacket for skiing. It’s my perfect hard shell.

Excellent jacket, except the fit is for tall, thin built people. I am short and stocky and the fit is not as good as other companies jackets.

A Do-It-All Jacket!

This “do-it-all” gote-tex shell is just what I was looking for! The jacket is cut very well and fits great on an athletic frame. I bought a large, and my measurements are 6ft, 43.5in chest, and 34in waist. It is not too bulky and not too tight. I really like the placement/size of the four exterior pockets. The jacket is very light weight and is ideal for backcountry trips. It should also be durable enough for resort skiing. What I like most about this jacket is that it looks good enough that I will wear it around town during heavy-rain commutes. The hood fits my large helmet without complaint. OR did a great job designing this shell. I tried on many other brands before choosing this shell. Other brands are simply cut too bulky in the waist. I have not had a chance to put the jacket to use, but winter is coming.. My only real complaints are the lack of any interior pockets, and no RECCO reflector.