Gear Review
Outdoor Research Mentor Jacket - Men's
"Pro" Lives Up To Its Name
By Nick Stadie
Ranked #63 - Men's Technical Shells
January 31, 2010
Gore-Tex Pro is the best material out there for abusive, continuous use throughout the fall/winter/spring seasons. The bottom line is that it stands up to anything Mother Nature throws at you - and even the tree you swiped on the way down. Getting shrubbed while wearing Pac-Lite is a no-no, while Pro holds up over multiple seasons of hard ascents and descents. It breathes well on the up hill and the vents work as designed. Overall, this jacket kills as a touring shell.
Other companies sell their Pro jackets for $500+ and at retail, this jacket sits right in the same category: uber-mega-extremely expensive. The craftsmanship of these top line jackets is about the same across the leading outerwear companies - some little things aside, the Mentor compares pretty easily to jackets from Arcteryx, TNF, Mountain Hardware, etc. The difference is, you stand a chance at getting the OR Mentor for a much cheaper price in the off season. Snatch up this jacket for $100-200 on Tramdock or SAC and you will be one happy camper!
View Details: Outdoor Research Mentor Jacket - Men's
Helpful Votes: 4 Yes
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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