Outdoor Research

Shadow Wind Hooded Jacket - Men's

Comfortable from Maine to Costa Rica

This jacket is a light, packable, and comfortable. Perfect for warm weather adventures that just need a little extra layer to block the wind. It packs down into a small pouch that can be tossed in your pack or beach bag for that "ace in the hole" when needed. Unlike many competing brands, this jacket is made of a very soft material and does not have the crinkle feeling like you are putting on a trash bag. Also unique to this jacket compared to it's competitor's is that it has front handwarmer pockets as well as a chest pocket (most packable options do not). The pockets in my opinion bring it from just being a quick grab backup plan to an intentionally worn and functional jacket. The chest pocket is a great spot to quickly store your cell phone and the front hand pockets give you that sensation like you just put on your favorite hoodie sweatshirt. I have worn it while hiking mountains during the summer in Maine to hanging out on the beach in Costa Rica on a windy day.

Windbreaker not what we thought

Familiarity:

I returned this product before using it

Bought for my husband for Christmas. Not at all what we expected for the price. Returning..

Pretty good jacket.

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

XL

I bought this jacket not too long ago. I was a little skeptical about it at first. But it's a jacket I bring with me on every ride. It's also a bit warmer that I expected. And it really does pack up small. Have not tested it in the rain. But dies help with the wind for sure.

Well executed wind shell

This jacket is extremely comfortable. I'm 5'6" with broad shoulders and a more or less triangular shape (not a body builder by any stretch, though). The medium fits me perfectly with room to layer. I expect it's long enough for taller people, too. It breaths well, provides good wind protection, and a small amount of protection from precipitation. The first time I tried running in this jacket, the hood flopped annoyingly into my field of view. I have since discovered that you can just fold the brim back once or twice to tighten up the fit. This may look a little wonky, but it works beautifully, and it's the only option, since there's no drawstring adjustment on the hood. It's very nice to have hand-warmer pockets, which many wind shells omit.

Great super light weight windbreaker

I bought this to try out in spring/summer in Washington and it is fantastic. It's super light weight but does a great job at blocking the wind and light rain. The fit is trim but not overly loose (I got a large with a 41" chest, 6', 188 lbs). It has quickly become my go to windbreaker and has replaced my Arc'teryx Squamish hoody. Definitely worth the buy!

Nice Piece

Love the stretch and breathability of this jacket. It works great for activities where you're exerting yourself. I'm almost always a medium, and my medium fits well except the arms are tight when raising them. If you have broad shoulders, the fit may seem a bit snug.

Stylish, functional and comfortable

Love this jacket, incredibly light and packable, breathes great, but still provides some nice light protection against wind or a light drizzle.

Windshell with stretch breathability. You can leave it on.

I am an OR employee and have used prototype versions of this jacket over the past couple years. The fabric works very well at giving both wind and light weather protection AND breathability and stretch. For running, mountain biking and as an "up-hill jacket" for backcountry ski touring it is amazing because it adds warmth in cool and cold temps, but breathes enough to prevent overheating so much better than traditional windshells. And it is ultralight and highly packable. Best of all worlds. (It does not replace a rain jacket though. It is water resistant, but far from waterproof.)