Gear Review
Outdoor Research Zealot Jacket - Men's
Weight weenies rejoice, but there are drawbacks...
By Mike Mullins
May 28, 2008
This is a truly minimalist jacket and performs extremely well in even a torrential rain except that it doesn't have a way to secure the sleeves down. I was on a boat in the Amazon during the hardest rainstorm I have ever encountered, and while my upper body was dry the water was able to get my lower arms soaked because the sleeves just have a little elastic instead of a velcro closure. I don't care about pit-zips because why would I want that ventilation when it is raining? If it isn't raining and I need extra breathability I take the jacket off! Maybe I shouldn't have cared about the few additional ounces and gotten the Foray model instead...tough call.
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
Change me.