OR Zealot, a shell for all seasons

By Jeff Mikaelian March 19, 2009

I bought this shell last spring for a lightweight rain shell for mountain biking. Well I carried it all season in my Camelbak and hardly got to use it (it never rained). But I also forgot it was in my pack since it is so small.
This winter I started to take it backcountry skiing instead of my "big name" ski shell. It works great. Instead of putting on my shell for the ski run and taking it off at the bottom of the run for the hike up, I just leave it on. It breathes better then anything I have ever owned.
It is minimalist, but once you get used to it, you will love it. The material is thin and crinkly, but after a few minutes, I don't notice. It may be be able to tear easily, but I haven't torn it yet and just don't go out running into trees. The lack of hand pockets is not a big deal.
All in all it is becoming my favorite piece of outerwear I have.

View Details: Outdoor Research Zealot Jacket - Men's

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