#OUTDOOR RESEARCH UBERLAYER WOMENS SKIN#
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The Verdict: “The perfect backcountry ski shell,” said one tester. Vents over the triceps dump heat in a hurry, and even though the removable powder skirt and stretchy wrist cuffs add a few ounces, we appreciated those extra features on the coldest, deepest days. Hence backcountry-specific features like huge chest pockets that accommodate climbing skins while still playing nice with pack straps. The Test: The Yotei-made from the same high-end fabric as the Patagonia-is built specifically for people who log lots of miles on all-day ski tours. 15 oz Price $499 Breathability 3 Waterproofness 5 (Dynafit) Dynafit Yotei GTX The Verdict: A sleek hard shell perfect for three-season use. We pack it in our bag even on bluebird days as a barely-there insurance policy. Cut from Gore’s svelte new C-Knit-backed fabric, this minimalist jacket weighs less than a pound but still shields you in a storm and comes with niceties such as 14-inch-long pit zips and four roomy pockets. Read: you want it to be as light as possible. The Test: You’re moving constantly in the backcountry, which means your shell spends most of its time in a pack. 1.2 lbs Price $300 Breathability 5 Waterproofness 3 (Patagonia) Patagonia Refugative Bonus: inside pockets swallow gloves and a hat. The best puffy here for high-output activity, it worked for all our winter pursuits, from skiing to hiking. Special Forces dry during combat), and wrapped in a cozy face fabric, the Uberlayer sheds snow and moves moisture away from the body. Filled with Polartec Alpha (made to keep U.S. Patagonia pulled it off with the Nano-Air, a breathable insulator that won our Gear of the Year last season. (Outdoor Research) Outdoor Research UberlayerĬompanies have tried for years to make a puffy you put on and keep on, whether you’re at camp or on the hill. The upshot? There are more high-quality jacket options than we ever thought possible. Now, in another leap forward, mad-scientist engineers are using surprising new materials like corn (that’s right, corn) and rain-shedding wool. Waterproof down has gone from pipe dream to commonplace, while new lightweight synthetic insulations keep you warm on the coldest days. The lines that once divided soft and hard shells have blurred so much, they’re all but gone. The race to create the lightest, most breathable-but still bomber-jacket has destroyed longstanding paradigms. It’s a bit on the heavy side compared to other midlayers, but that’s a price we’re willing to pay for its versatility.There’s been a lot of upheaval in this category recently. You’ll be wearing this jacket way more than packing it, but you can squish it down to about 7 by 5 inches in its own pocket. We liked the clean cuffs (they have Lycra inserts to block wind) which play nicely with other layers and gloves. A sturdy, two-way zipper let us vent from top or bottom and access a climbing harness. Five pockets (two interior) store winter must-haves. The hood fits over a climbing helmet, but also adjusts snugly over a beanie. “It’s an ideal outer layer when you’re grinding hard uphill in deep cold, and it makes a low-bulk midlayer under a shell,” one tester says.

#OUTDOOR RESEARCH UBERLAYER WOMENS FULL#

It’s the full recipe at work: Polartec Alpha, an insulation with thousands of tiny perforations that allow body heat to escape, is sandwiched between a wicking polyester liner and tough-but-supple nylon shell.

#OUTDOOR RESEARCH UBERLAYER WOMENS SKIN#

This jacket became a second skin for one tester who wore it nonstop for four days of ice climbing in New Hampshire, then around-the-clock on a four-day summer climb of Mt.

Breathable when it needs to vent, warm when it needs to insulate.

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