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Outdoor Research
Carbide Jacket - Men's

4.36 out of 5 stars
50 Reviews
Current price: $164.48 - $230.26 Original price: $328.95
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Color:Spice/Dawn

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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
  • Item #ODRZ8AG
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

Overall Rating

4.5 based on 50 ratings

Review Summary

1 Stars - 1 reviews
2 Stars - 3 reviews
3 Stars - 5 reviews
4 Stars - 9 reviews
5 Stars - 32 reviews

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2 out of 5 stars

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.

Disappointed
outdoorresearch.com

Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com

5 out of 5 stars

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.

Ian
outdoorresearch.com

Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com

5 out of 5 stars

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.

drews256
outdoorresearch.com

Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com

3 out of 5 stars

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.

Buck
outdoorresearch.com

Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com

5 out of 5 stars

January 18, 2024

Great winter shell

This has been a great winter shell. I've been pairing it was light to medium weight puffer and fleece jackets and it's been holding up well in 20's and 30's. It cuts the wind so my base layer can do what it is meant to do. I've also used this by itself for rain and it's repelled water very well. The hood is great for helmets, but still can work without one if you cinch it well enough. I even wore this in low 20's (wind chill in the teens) sledding with the kids and it paired with base layers kept me warm and dry. Lots of great stash pockets too. I'm very happy with my purchase!

Patrick
outdoorresearch.com

Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com

2 out of 5 stars

December 29, 2023

I wouldn't buy this product again terrible fit

I bought this jacket for my up coming skiing trips and was hoping the jacket would be fine. I was super excited when I seen the jacket in the mail. But really disappointed in the fit of the jacket I'm a medium no doubt and this jacket is super long, doesn't even look like the same product the models are wearing. Not going to be purchasing from this site again.

Sam
outdoorresearch.com

Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com

5 out of 5 stars

September 18, 2023

Love this coat

This coat will forever sit at the top of my list of great coats. First reason it does exactly what it claims to do. It is a wonderful shell and if you know how to layer it is perfect. On a note, that may or may not be the doing of this coat, I survived a motorcycle crash with only minor scrapes at 55 mph while wearing this coat. The coat is shredded but I'm fine. It will always have a soft spot in my heart. Thank you outdoor research

Kevin
outdoorresearch.com

Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com

5 out of 5 stars

July 17, 2023

Great jacket

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great Jecket

Robert
outdoorresearch.com

Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com

5 out of 5 stars

July 16, 2023

Great jacket

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great jacket i got for a steal. Needed to upgrade by boarding shell and this jacket rules.

Robert
outdoorresearch.com

Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com

3 out of 5 stars

June 27, 2023

Good Looking Jacket but could use improvements

This jacket, with its sleek design, is a definite eye-catcher. I appreciate the fact that it fits snugly over my helmet, and its flexible material allows for excellent stretch. However, there were a couple of areas where it fell short. The primary issue I faced was with the main zipper, which was considerably difficult to maneuver, especially during the snowboarding season. Zipping up the jacket became a challenging task, regardless of whether I wore gloves or not. Hence, a crucial improvement would be to enhance the usability of the main zipper, possibly by making it larger and more glove-friendly. Secondly, the sleeve cuffs, where you can strap and seal your wrist to your gloves, lack elasticity. Incorporating a stretchable material at the cuff would greatly improve the jacket's functionality, as it would enable the skier to tuck their gloves in more comfortably. As it stands, the stiffness of the cuffs and the inadequate diameter made it an arduous task to secure my gloves within the sleeves. In summary, while the jacket's aesthetics and overall performance are impressive, the issues with the wrist diameter and zipper caused some considerable inconvenience during the past winter season.

joefromtherivers
outdoorresearch.com

Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com