Gear Review
Outdoor Research Refuge Down Jacket - Women's
OR Refuge Down Jacket
By NG
Ranked #917 - Women's Down Jackets
August 25, 2009
This seems like a very well-made jacket; however, I went with the Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero Down Parka instead for several reasons. First, the OR jacket had a very shiny fabric sheen that I found kind of ugly. I liked the non-shiny, subdued look of the MH parka. Second, the fit was much boxier than the MH parka, which came down over my hips and butt nicely.
That said, it's a nice jacket and looks high quality, and OR makes great stuff. Yes, the hood is enormous, but you can easily pull the toggles to minimize it, or just unzip it completely. It looks fine when minimized. Nice pockets.
I am 5'3" and 117 and the extra small fit well.
View Details: Outdoor Research Refuge Down Jacket - Women's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Shell] Pertex Endurance; [Lining] ripstop polyester
- Insulation:
- 650+ Fill down
- Hood:
- Yes, removable
- Pockets:
- 2 Hand, 1 chest, 1 media, 2 water bottle
- Waterproof:
- Yes
- Core Venting:
- No
- Weight:
- 24.4oz (692g)
- Recommended Use:
- Ice climbing, alpine climbing, mountaineering, winter camping, skiing in blizzards
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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