Outdoor Research Mithril Softshell Jacket - Women's

I got the Plum color and I simply love it. I am 5'2'' and the size XS fits me perfect, even with room for some layering if needed. I like it is super lightweight, great for keeping you warm and save from the rain - it is a very good waterproof jacket with a pretty design. I've gotten may compliments as it is really super cute.

The perfect jacket for softshell junkies. I fell in love with the mithril the moment I put it on. The fabric is thick enough to be warm and rugged, but still extremely breathable. I'm just shy of 5'10" and the sleeves and torso length is plenty long in a size large. The shoulder/arm construction allows total freedom of movement, which makes it great for almost any activity. The hood is roomy, comfortable and warm. I live in Seattle and I plan to live in this jacket all fall and winter. It's so comfortable I may wear it to bed.

My bluebird OR Mithril softshell got as many miles on the ice as I did last year (over 65 days!)...did not go anywhere without her! First of all, she is a looker. I have never gotten so many positive comments about the appearance of a piece of outdoor gear. Personally, I love the fact that the Mithril keeps me warm, sheds waterfall/snow moisture, allows me to move on the ice without restricting my reach, has ample room in the hood for my helmet without messing with my peripheral vision and withstands the dangers of hanging out with sharp pointy objects...the fabric is tough!

I pair the blue Mithril Jacket with the OR Solitude Softshell Pants in espresso brown...a fabulously functional look.

I got this jacket for my mom to use for cross country skiing, bicycling in cold weather, and even backpacking. She wears it all the time and has told me several times how much she likes it. It has the look and feel of a soft shell but does a great job of keeping wet, heavy snow out. Highly recommended.

This is a great, well made, and nice fitting jacket. Took it out this weekend in backcountry Alaska in 40-50 F weather, constant drizzling rain/heavy mist and moderate winds. Wore it over an icebreaker shirt and down vest, and when those weren't enough, layered it on to be very happy and warm. Provides outstanding heat for how thin the inner fleece is, and the hood is deep and large enough to put my head, thick hair (in a ponytail), and hat inside with room to spare. Very waterproof; never once felt damp inside. Layered very nicely over my other clothes, and the arms are long enough for my ape-arms. My only wish is that it had pit-zips for dumping excess heat on an ascent, but otherwise, great jacket. Would highly recommend for anyone encountering serious non-winter weather.

This jackets is pretty nice. It is water repellent and the adjustments on the hood are great. I mistakenly thought it was going to have a slightly higher loft fleece, so, I'm a little disappointed about that. I'm also unsure about the bulkyness of the elastic and velcro strap of the cuffs. I usually like to tuck my cuffs into my mittens when it gets cold but it seems like it might be a little bulky to do that.

This jacket performs great in the rain and the wind (it completely stopped 40 MPH winds!). It is very easy to move around in and special bonus, you don't have to listen to the regular raincoat crinkling because it is a softshell, though definitely a little stiffer than a regular one. The hood has a bungee on the back that works admirably at keeping the hood properly located on your head. I'm 5'3", 130 lbs, and I have a medium, which leaves space underneath for all of my base layers and a fleece (I wear this in all wet conditions, including the winter). If I were to use this just as a spring/fall jacket, I would go with a small.

This is a great all round jacket. Love the softness and fleece interior. It reminds me of the Mountain Hardwear Synchro jacket which I loved and wore out. In the winter I'll wear it with a vest.

I have spent most of the last three weeks wearing t my eggplant Mithril in New England and it functions super well on long rainy foliage hikes. Truly great beathability in high humidity environment. The color is stops people on the street, pretty cool. I think I will wear my ergo jacket and this soft shell for many days of skiing this winter.

What a spectacular jacket! It's only October, and already it's shielding me from wind, rain, and the damp Northwestern chill. This coat is very thin, but dense--almost like a super-thin version of neoprene, except it's fleecy soft on the inside. The hood is cut high at the neck to protect your face, too. All in all, an excellent winter coat. Love the eggplant color this year, too!

LOVE the quality and style of this softshell - it should last a very long time and would be great in light or harsher weather conditions

LOVE the quality and style of this softshell - it should last a very long time and would be great in light or harsher weather conditions