Skytour AscentShell Jacket - Men's
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Why We Like The Skytour AscentShell Jacket
Us serious backcountry tourists seek the prestigious performance of the award-winning Skytour AscentShell Jacket. Developed with nothing but backcountry skiing and snowboarding in mind, this valued jacket offers waterproof protection that doesn't sacrifice ventilation and breathability. Its advanced AscentShell 3L membrane shields us from the worst winter weather with a supple design, meaning we're able to trek and carve through the day's snow with more mobility and more comfort. If we really want the most out of the AscentShell, we grab a pair of Outdoor Research's matching SkyTour bibs and clip them into the jacket for even better coverage.
Details
- Light jacket built for long days in the backcountry
- Waterproof 3-layer membrane is stretchy and exceptionally breathable
- Fully sealed seams don't let wet powder ruin a perfect day
- Adjustable hood and wrist cuffs cinch down to shut out flurries
- Underarm ventilation zippers help you regulate your touring temps
- Interior chest pocket with media port keeps phone warm and alive
- Matching SkyTour bibs clip in for full touring setup
- Item #ODRZ8KF
- Material
- [membrane/laminate] AscentShell 3L, [face fabric] 40D x 65D 93% nylon, 7% spandex, [lining] 50D 100% polyester
- Seams
- fully sealed
- Fit
- regular
- Length
- hip
- Center Back Length
- 32.5in
- Hood
- adjustable
- Pockets
- 2 zippered hand, 2 zippered chest, 1 interior chest with media port, 1 large interior mesh stash
- Venting
- underarm zip vents
- Powder Skirt
- no
- Thumbholes
- no
- Claimed Weight
- 1lb 6.1oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
- Activity
- backcountry skiing, backcountry snowboarding
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 26 ratings
Review Summary
Fits Slightly Large
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMarch 18, 2024
Perfectly fits my size and high quality made
I am 6 foot tall with a 40.5'' chest. And M size perfectly fits me. Haven't tried it on yet. The quality looks pretty good.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
March 8, 2024
Excellent Product
The perfect Ski shell, so light and flexible but holds in heat and keeps water out. Very happy with this purchase
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
March 1, 2024
Good looking jacket but lacks durability
I bought this jacket last month and after only 9 days of resort riding the jacket already shows signs of distress at and around the seams. Disappointed and wished I spent the extra money to get something better.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
February 29, 2024
All in all a great shell however...
- Familiarity:
- I returned this product before using it
- Size Bought:
- Medium
- Height:
- 5' 9"
- Weight:
- 150
To me, anyway, this jacket seems to be made very well. I thought it had a powder skirt, which it doesn't, but that was most likely my mistake. As for sizing. I generally wear a Medium to medium slim. I have a long torso at 5' 9' with a 29" inseam. Yet, this jacket was long in the body and 4" long in the sleeve, So order a size down and take your chances. I am returning mine.
February 27, 2024
Great Jacket - Holds Up to the abuse
Had the jacket for 2.5 weeks and have put in 11 days on the mountain. it has been my new go to jacket. 7 days in the backcountry and 4 resort days. conditions have ranged from a sunny day to full on storm skiing. The Skytour jacket has shown to be a great fit, holds up in weather keeping me dry on wet days, while being breathable during the uphill climb on the skin track. The material has shown to be durable while charging through the trees and slapping branches (other jackets have not held up).
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
February 23, 2024
Great shell for touring or inbounds!
I've just used this shell touring. All the ventilation zippers make it the perfect jacket to wear. The pits and front (from top or bottom) can be opened to air out. There's great storage with the 2 front chest pockets and 2 hand pockets. It runs a little big (I'm 6'1" using the Large) so it's got room to layer below for really cold days.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
January 23, 2024
Awesome color, hardy gear
Jacket has been one of my favorite shells I've owned. Awesome waterproofing, great fit, well constructed. Can't say anything bad!
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
January 18, 2024
Ski Jacket
Initial Reaction to Outdoor Research AscentShell was excitement and relief that I purchased this item. I am looking forward to seeing how well it performs from repeated days of backcountry skiing.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
December 10, 2023
Well designed jacket
I had to return because it was too large, but all of the pockets were great. I like to how much room there was in the neck and hood. Jacket felt bomber. Unfortunately they were out of my size.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
November 22, 2023
Do not use Pass Pocket for season pass
This is a great jacket for a skiing in the PNW. My only complaint after almost a year of ownership is the jacket's pass pocket is heavily under engineered. The lanyard is always getting caught in the zipper, which tears it up and your season pass will most likely tear through the jacket itself. As a result, I no longer keep my pass in that pocket, and I wish that I never did since now my expensive ski jacket has a hole in it.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
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