Gear Review
Outdoor Research Refuge Down Jacket - Women's
Nice!
By OhK
Ranked #2662 - Women's Down Jackets
October 19, 2008
The only things I don't love about this jacket are the visor on the hood and the draft flap over the zipper. The hood on the Mountain Hardwear Sub-Zero SL is the best hood ever made and the fact that the down is located on the inside of the zipper flap is better than on the outside (as is on this jacket.) Other than that, this is a super comfy, uber warm jacket with the best pockets on any down jacket on the market. They are located in areas that when goods are placed within them they don't all gather in one spot (my abdomen) like on other jackets. And it has enough pockets to carry everything I need. Something that most gals' jackets never have. (I swear most manufacturers think we'll be carrying purses with us while backpacking. I like having pockets like the guys get. A place for my knife, headlamp, etc... Easy to access and darned handy!)The collar is micro fleece lined as are the pockets. Overall this jacket is wonderful! If the hood were as cozy as teh MH-S-Z-SL it would be perfect!! But it is so close!
View Details: Outdoor Research Refuge Down Jacket - Women's
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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
Change me.