Archangel Jacket - Men's
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Built for enduring unpredictable alpine weather while ski mountaineering, we trust the Archangel Jacket for its complete protection from the elements and motion-friendly design. The GORE-TEX PRO 3L laminate offers industry-leading waterproof protection and impressive mobility for technical mountaineering, ice climbing, or high-elevation climbing objectives.
Details
- Shell jacket built for alpine climbers, by alpine climbers
- GORE-TEX PRO 3-layer for breathable weather protection
- Mobility is a must, and generous stretch won’t restrict movement
- Slim cut prevents snagging and catching on rocks and branches
- Wire Brimmed Halo Hood with HoodLock secures over helmets
- Hand pockets sit above harness height for accessibility
- Underarm zippers provide easy ventilation
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- Material
- [membrane/laminate] GORE-TEX PRO 3L, [face fabric] 70D nylon
- Seams
- fully sealed
- Fit
- trim
- Length
- hip
- Center Back Length
- 32.75in
- Hood
- helmet-compatible
- Pockets
- [external] 2 zippered hand, [internal] 1 chest
- Venting
- underarm zips
- Claimed Weight
- [large] 1lb 3.4oz
- Activity
- mountaineering, ice climbing, ski mountaineering, hiking
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 19 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 28, 2025
Great jacket, not like many others on the market.
I have used this jacket multiple day Turing out of bounds at my local resort. It has performed exceptionally well. The fit felt weird at first, bunches under the arms. But when fully extended or with arms in an athletic position, you don’t even notice. In fact, you have better range of motion than any jacket I have used in recent years. The material is bombproof. I took a spill in a grove of firs, and went into a tree well and grated the arm of my jacket the whole way down the bark of the trunk. When I climbed out and inspected the damage, barely any distressed fabric, and not a single tear. This jacket has shortcoming. It’s kind of heavy, does not have very many pockets, and can be stiff during dynamic movements. However, I am very happy with the performance of this jacket, and would buy it again. Just not at retail price.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
January 3, 2025
Very well made just not for short peeps.
Bought this as it seemed to compete against the Arcteryx Beta AR. I would say it beat the Arc jacket in every category except in one. It is not short people and friendly and cut very long. Unfortunately had to return it as it was too long on me and impacted movement. For anyone whose height starts with 6' this is your dream jacket.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
July 8, 2024
Best Gore-Tex jacket I've owned!
I was hesitant to order the Archangel due to its price but after receiving it I realize it's easily worth the $. Fit is great and the Gore-Tex pro liner is much nicer than the Paclite version in my other jacket.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
January 26, 2024
Nice Work O/R!!!
I love this jacket! Contrary to some of the previous reviews I've seen about this piece, I don't see the issue of it being too snug or tight in the shoulders or the armpits. It really depends on your body-frame or your specific "build". I didn't see the need to "size-up" either. Example: I have a current-model Foray II, which I wear in XL - Got this jacket in XL, no issues there (at least not for me). And I love the fact that it has a two-way zipper - this adds for comfortability when you're all layered-up and need to sit down.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
May 9, 2022
Great Jacket, but runs small
The jacket quality is right on par with other Outdoor research Jackets. Overall these are really nice jackets. My search team bought 20 of these jackets. OR was fantastic to work with. Only issue is the sizing of these. We ordered a few to try on and then made a large order. Several people on our team have now mentioned they didn't seem to fit as well as the first ones we ordered did. I went with the same size as I always do with my personal OR Gear that has an athletic fit and I would say it feels a full size smaller then my other jackets. This is most noticeable to all of us in the shoulders. Product it self is amazing as always. Fit is just off with this jacket. Unfortunately we relied on the fit check of the first jackets and had all 20 of the jackets sent to an embroider immediately after they arrived. So it's impossible to now exchange them. This is no fault of OR with their exchange process. Just an unfortunate outcome of the fit of this jacket.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
May 5, 2022
Long and trim hard sheel
This is a quite long and trim hard shell jacket. Looks like very duration and I like the color very much, also like the feature of double zipper. Only con is that since it's quite long, for some people like me, it may obstruct lower body movement. But you can open lower zipper to avoid that problem. Another thing the website says it's made in Vietnam, but mine is made in China (with excellent quality of course).
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
April 22, 2022
Excellent Innovation of Improvements...
True fit for size Medium. I am 5'10 166lbs 32" waist, and a chest size of 41"... My last Pro Gortex coat from OR was the Mentor. And it was in a class of its own for exceptional quality! The Archangel coat is better in so many ways. It actually covers your rear to minimize exposure to one's rear-end. The fit in the chest is roomy enough to comfortably wear a chest harness with carabiner with a mid layer underneath. You can actually rotate both arms 360 degrees at the same time and the body of the coat stays in place (this is a first for Pro Gortex, Right.)!!! The hood is so much more roomier then most Pro coats to actually be able to turn your head with out the hood popping off. And with the multiple hood adjustments you can bring it down nice and snug to your head so you can still see very well (Thank you for thinking this one through OR!)!!! This is a great 4 season Pro Gortex coat and I am looking forward to many years of adventures with this newest creation of excellence from Outdoor Research... Cheers...
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
April 18, 2022
Bomber
This jacket is idea for climbing. Longer arms, stretch panels, slim fit in combination with tough fabric. I have also used it skiing a number of times this season and it worked perfectly.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
April 17, 2022
Goodbye Arc'teryx, Hello OR
First, I LOVE this jacket. I wear it for ice climbing, mountaineering and alpine trad climbing. The stretch around the shoulders is better than my previous Arc'teryx and doesn't hold me back when reaching for that next ice tool placement. The picture is at a 12k foot frozen lake in April with 60 mph winds and 4 feet of snow. I was the first visitor of the season. Thanks for making the gear to get me there OR.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
December 31, 2021
Weird sizing
First, what I like about the jacket - it's a great material and I really like the mustard yellow color. The pockets are in a good position for accessing while wearing a harness. Seems like it would have been a great jacket if only the fit was better but OR really missed the mark here. I'm 6' and 175 lbs with an athletic build and generally wear a medium jacket in most OR tops. After reading some reviews about this jacket being a bit snug, I sized up and ordered the large. It fit pretty well around my torso with some room to layer, but the arms and overall length of the jacket were way too long. The hood is also a weird size - barely big enough to fit a ski helmet under (as long as I don't turn my head) but too large to wear without a helmet. I then ordered the medium to see if it was a better fit. The length of the jacket and arms was great but it was way too tight under the arms and around the chest.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
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