Outdoor Research

Headwall GORE-TEX 3L Jacket - Men's

First impressions

I received this jacket after the lifts closed so no actual experience. The make is of typical OR high quality and it weighs less than my old 3L Gor-Tex hard shell.

Great!!

Great fit. Really wonderful in PNW wet weather. Plenty of room to layer under. Only two things I wish it had: a better way to get it cinched towards the bottom and wrist gaiters. Aside from those, amazing!

I’ve got about 10 days, most of them during storms and this jacket is great so far. Hard shell fabric seems to be durable. No issues with any zippers and the fit of the Large is good for me. I’m 5’ 10”, 185lb athletic build. Fabric isn’t too loud and crinkly either. So far much more pleased than I have been with Helly Hansen new non-pfas fabrics.

This jacket is really lightweight and compared to all the other competition for goretex jackets I would recommend this one because its material is nice the water beads and keeps you warm and dry no complaints about this jacket and also good for going to the snow.

rock solid, awesome features

great 3 layer jacket, but the addition of the side zip vents that go to the bottom are genius. much more useful than under-pit zips

Lightweight and thin

Lightweight and thin. I would compare it to the Arcteryx Beta SL. I suppose modern technology allows for lighter stronger materials. As long as it's 3 layers and holds up, but we'll see.

Great Fit/Quality: Some Drawbacks

Jacket performs just as intended. So far it is durable and keeps you warm when paired with base layers. I underestimated how little stretch there is so in some positions (hunched back with arms extended forward) the jacket limits mobility. It fits well otherwise which gives me mobility in just about anything else. This jacket works well for snow sports but I'd be a little cautious doing technical climbing it it as you may find yourself limited at times.

This jacket is great. I love the full zippers on the side for venting. This jacket is great for layering and keeping me dry. Looks fantastic too.

Best one yet!

Awesome shell. Good fit. Breathable and waterproof. Zipper is better than previous years.

Great Fit!

Overall the jacket feels really good and fits comfortability. This is my second shell from OR, the other being a foray 2. In comparison to the foray 2 it is definitely a bit burlier and a tad bit more crinkly. This is a 3l jacket so it's not going to be as soft as something like the foray 2. It feels very similar to a Beta AR in terms of rigidness but with a tad bit softer exterior. The construction is quality and I like the placement of the pockets. When the hood is not over the head I find it sits kind of awkwardly on the back of the neck. Hopefully, as I break the jacket in the hood will lay a bit flatter. I am 5'9 155lbs and the medium fits perfect and leaves plenty of room for layering. I was looking for a "do it all" shell and this fits the bill. I think this jacket will cover all bases for me from hiking to skiing and I can't wait to see how it performs.