Carbide Jacket - Men's
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Why We Like The Carbide Jacket
Versatile, low bulk, and stylish to boot, the Outdoor Research Carbide Jacket gives us burly protection against the elements through long days exploring the resort. The 3-layer Pertex Shield construction, along with fully sealed seams, offers waterproof, breathable performance in some of winter's worst storms, while the zippered underarm vents help us dump excess heat quickly after hiking for your turns. The wire-brimmed Halo Hood provides reliable visibility when the snow is coming down sideways, and a powder skirt keeps snow from sneaking in when we take a tumble.
Details
- Robust ski jacket for some of the snowiest days of the year
- Waterproof, breathable protection lets you shred in dry comfort
- Fully sealed seams further prevent moisture from getting in
- Regular fit makes for easy layering
- Underarm vents let cool air in quickly when you heat up
- Multiple pockets throughout carry all of your skiing essentials
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- Material
- [membrane/laminate] Pertex Shield (3-layer), [face fabric] 100% 40D nylon
- Seams
- fully sealed
- Fit
- regular
- Length
- hip
- Center Back Length
- 32.5in
- Hood
- wire-brimmed Halo Hood with HoodLock, helmet-compatible
- Pockets
- [external] 1 arm pass, 2 hand zip, 1 chest zip, [internal] 1 mesh stash
- Venting
- underarm zip
- Powder Skirt
- yes
- Thumbholes
- ThumbDrive
- Claimed Weight
- 1lb 5.5oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
- Activity
- skiing, snowboarding
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 62 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 21, 2024
Solid
I'm super impressed by the wind protection and how lightweight it is. The front zipper can be tough sometimes.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
April 7, 2024
Would buy again if waist was let out some.
I returned this item. Material was nice but i prefer material thicker and durable. My fav or goretex. I returned this because jacket fit very nicely everywhere but the waist was too tight. Im 5'-9" 170 lbs, 32 in waist so im not overweight.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
April 5, 2024
Lightweight, waterproof, well vented
I'm 5'10" 195lbs, standard proportions. I ordered the size Large. The waist and snow skirt fit snuggly but not too tight, however the sleeves are a little too long, the cuff Velcro is set up a little strangely, and the pass pocket likes to twist so that it's on the inside of the forearm. Otherwise it's a nice lightweight jacket perfectly at home on the skin track. Only feature that could make it better would be chest pockets large enough for climbing skins.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
February 27, 2024
Great Feature Packed Ski Shell
I was impressed with the features and all the pockets on this jacket, especially when compared with higher cost options. The pass pocket on the left arm is a must have for me, and this didn't disappoint. The powder skirt is a great feature to have for those of us who don't wear bib-type pants. Recommend trying it on, as the fit is a bit longer for that ski/ride style. I'm normally a medium but got a large as I have a stockier frame and the medium was a bit tight on my shoulders/lats. No issue yet with the Pertex, and I've been impressed with how well it packs and how breathable it is compared to my Gore-Tex garments. Orange is my favorite color so I love how much orange kit OR is putting out, and the two tone breaks it up for my different toned pants. Overall have been really happy with my jacket!!
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
February 23, 2024
Awful zipper ruins otherwise good jacket
The jacket is comfortable if a little baggy. It's Waterproof. The zipper is awful though. It feels cheap and sticky. Mine refuses to fully open, making the jacket a pullover at this point. I would not recommend anyone buy this jacket given the poor zipper quality.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
February 9, 2024
Purchased this jacket to replace a previous OR Jacket
Jacket has a great fit. I'm 5'11" and about 185lbs without Greasy Nachos. The jacket was purchased for backcountry and resort work, and so far I've been in the resort. One note is that it feels lightweight and so if you're looking for a thicker, bomber style finish to a jacket this is not the droid you found once-not a knock, just an observation. Go OR gear!
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
February 2, 2024
Solid jacket, now my second carbide in two seasons
Very happy with the Carbide jacket. Bought one last year and then picked up this version for the current season because I was so happy with it. The color is a shade darker IRL than is pictured on the site, a bit more on the green side than mint. Otherwise, love all the features of the jacket while staying light. Pass pocket is very clutch, hood works well without looking goofy and the plentiful pocket arrangement makes for a great jacket both inbounds and in the backcountry. Does tend to run slightly larger than other European brands like Mammut, but has a nice freeride style.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
February 2, 2024
A very nice all around ski jacket
This jacket is pretty sweet so far. I've skied 4 days with it so far. 2 days with it on in the resort and a few in the BC with it in the backcountry and mostly in my backpack. It's a nice feeling material the Pertex shell is nice, soft, and comfortable. I don't think it has the best DWR but the jacket stayed very dry in a light rain in British Columbia on a wet ski weekend. I thought it was going to start to wet out but it did not even if it wasn't shedding water as well as I've seen other jackets. The sleeves are long which I personally love. The hood fits like a nice three-way hood should. It's not quite a super lightweight backcountry shell with its additional arm zippers and powder skirt but it seems perfect for all-around usage in the resort and the backcountry when things are wet. As with many outdoor brand clothing, I had to size up cause the XL was super tight around my hips. The XXL is quite baggy on my chest/stomach area but this is just a classic problem with my body. I think it fits nicely for a ski jacket. With just a bit more room on the hips for the XL cause that certainly fit the rest of me a lot better. It's been a great addition to the jackets so far.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
January 31, 2024
Ok Shell Good Price but not Waterproof.
Good fit lots of adjustments but not waterproof. Skied 3 hours in the rain and the jacket got soaked through. 3 layer Gore-tex is definitely better in very rainy wet conditions. Pass sleeve pocket should face outside on the arm versus inside. Then it would be easier to position the pass for the on hill pass reader turnstyle/gate.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
January 19, 2024
My wife loves it
I'm colourblind, and was unsure if this coat colour pattern was nice. Well, my wife loves it, so that's all that counts. It seems well built. Only thing that really surprised me was that it is sooooo thin. You can see the light shine through it if you hold it up. For the price I would have expected a bit more, I'm guessing it will breathe better. This being said, I'll make sure to have many layers under when skiing.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
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