Outdoor Research

SuperStrand LT Jacket - Men's

Familiarity:

I returned this product before using it

The jacket is extremely light and thin feeling. The jacket is not as warm as the 650 down jacket it replaced, but more than makes up for it in packability. I am having trouble with the zipper disengaging when trying to take it off, making me doubt the durability long term, but otherwise no complaints. If you are wearing this jacket to an event, like say a baseball game, I would not recommend this below 40 degrees.

Liked the hoodie version so much I got this one too.

SuperStrand LT

I am a big fan of this jacket. I love how light it is and how it packs down to such a small footprint. I use this jacket for early spring and fall hiking for quick day trips when I am going with a light setup. The jacket has held up to my rough treatment and I am very happy with my purchase. My only wish for the jacket would be for it to have a breast pocket for my cell phone, but I knew it didn't when I bought it. Great product!

warm and lightweight

For weight to warmth ratio this jacket is impressive. Nordic skiing at 10-15 degrees, this is a perfect base layer under a Gore-tex shell. It offers good breathability for heavy exercise. I am 6ft, 200 lb with an athletic build and the fit is pretty snug. It is too snug for an additional base layer underneath. Large/tall is my typical size. The sleeve length of the large is perfect but still probably should have ordered a size up. This jacket is a perfect lightweight layer for summer/fall backpacking. It is also light enough to wear under a down jacket for extra warmth in very cold conditions (0 to minus 20). Only 4 stars because I worry that the zipper is too light and may not hold up under extended use.

Nice, but Not for big storm

The jacket has a nice color and a great fit. However, it’s much thinner than I expected. It provides decent warmth down to around 20°F, but anything colder might require additional layering

Perfect touring layer

Down puffy's....all the rage, but not always practical in the active backcountry environment. The SuperStrand is lighter, packs easier and dries faster if you do get to sweating out in the skin track. Typical OR quality and design I've come to expect and appreciated.

Good not great

I had high hopes for this jacket, and for the most part it seems like a good jacket, but it falls short in a couple of ways. Pros: the stitching pattern seems to keep the insulation well distributed which should not be overlooked. Big fan of this! Cons: the fit is awkward for me. I finally landed on a size L and its definitely boxier than I want it to be through the torso but fits well in the shoulders. The size down (M) fit well in the torso but was too tight in the shoulders. For reference I'm 6'2" 190. Also, the main zipper feels really light and I don't expect it to last very long. FInally, the lack of a chest pocket in a jacket like this feels like an egregious oversight to me.

Poor quality

Liked the look and fit of the coat but Zipper broke within 2 months of wear. Down seems to be leaking out of the coat in many areas.

An Unex[ected Disappointment

I purchased in August 2024 to use on cycling trip across Spain in November. The jacket proved warm enough and was reasonably compressible for storage in a pannier. When I returned home to Maine, the SuperStrand became one of my go-to jackets for day to day wear. It did not take long for the zipper to stop working. The lightweight design evidently requires a very small and fragile zipper system. I figured I would be alright with OR's lifetime warranty. That's when I got a bit of a jolt. As a long time OR user I was shocked to discover the company's lifetime warranty is not what I thought. Imagine being told in email that someone would respond to my warranty claim in "approximately three business weeks." I expected so much more from a company I've purchased from for over 30 years.