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Outdoor Research Mentor Jacket - Men's
recently purchased one of these jackets in a medium size. I'm...
By gny3351676
Ranked #2464 - Men's Technical Shells
November 2, 2009
recently purchased one of these jackets in a medium size. I'm 5'8, 40' chest, 32'waist and 176lbs, and i was surprised to see how large it was. i'm aware that it's meant to accomodate layering but the sleeves billowed and the body wasn't quite as fitted as i'd initially thought. i also have a rab latok alpine shell which seems to be more fitted. anyone else had sizing issues with the mentor?
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By mkpatrick100025940
Ranked #452 - Men's Technical Shells
November 24, 2009
I had the same issue with the OR mentor. I am 6'1" 200lbs, 43" chest, 17x35 shirt. The large fit very loosely throughout the body and the sleeves billowed just as you described. I am going to try a medium, hopefully that will solve the problem. Room for layering is great, but I think the cut of this jacket is a little excessive unless you plan on having a mid/heavy weight down midlayer on all the time when wearing it. Then again, OR designed it to be a 4 season bombproof shell with the extra room for layering and the longer arms for climbing...Maybe I am just too soft for this jacket, my main uses will be extended backpacking trips, shoulder season climbing, and winter skiing/snowshoeing in the PNW.
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By Ian McCalder
Ranked #156 - Men's Technical Shells
November 3, 2009
I have the Mentor as well in a medium and it does fit a little larger. I'm 2" taller than you, so it fits me well for winter activities. You're bang on when you say it's meant to allow layering. OR cuts their shells a little bigger for that very reason. If it doesn't fit, just exchange it for a small. Backcountry.com has a fantastic return/exchange policy.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [membrane/laminate] Gore-Tex Pro Shell; [shell] 40D nylon; [reinforcement] 70D nylon
- Insulation:
- none
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- guaranteed waterproof
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- guaranteed breathable
- Fit:
- trim
- Center Back Length:
- (average) 77 cm
- Venting:
- underarm zip vents
- Powder Skirt:
- no
- Pockets:
- (external) 2 hand, 1 chest, (internal) 2 media
- Seams:
- fully taped
- Wrist Gaiters:
- no
- Hood:
- yes, fixed
- Weight:
- (large) 17.2 oz
- Recommended Use:
- alpine climbing, mountaineering, technical pursuits
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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