Gear Review
Outdoor Research Zealot Jacket - Men's
As advertised
By Jesse
Ranked #229 - Men's Rain Jackets
May 3, 2009
The zealot is just what OR says it is, ultra-lightweight, waterproof with no extras. I used it primarily in the Philippines where it rains often and it rains hard but also has plenty of heat and humidity between downpours. Even in the hardest rain my upper body was dry though my pants would get soaked. When the rain stopped and the heat index rose I would roll the zealot up in its own hood then stuff it into a cargo pocket. It didn't seem all that breathable to me but since the jacket is so packable it's easy to just take off and stash when the rain stops. I'm 5'11 and 180 lbs and the large fits me pretty well, medium is definitely too small in the chest and shoulders. Wish I'd gotten the forest green color since the wasabi is a bright green.
View Details: Outdoor Research Zealot Jacket - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Gore-Tex PacLite
- Lining:
- Unlined
- Core Venting:
- None
- Pockets:
- 1 Chest
- Seam Taped:
- Yes
- Powder Skirt:
- No
- Hood:
- Yes
- Removable Hood:
- No
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- No
- Recommended Use:
- Ultralight hiking, backpacking, and alpine climbing
- Weight:
- 7.7oz
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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