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Outdoor Research Men's Foray/Women's Aspire Jackets
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Two of Outdoor Research’s best-selling jackets, the men’s Foray and women’s Aspire provide reliable protection when a downpour sets in. Each jacket is made of Gore-Tex with Paclite 2L: a durable, waterproof, and breathable material that shrugs off wear and tear, whether you’re in the backcountry or closer to home. The fully adjustable hood and internal front storm flap keep moisture out, while the TorsoFlo side zippers allow poncho-style ventilation so you can stay comfortable Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downOrCohen
268
Mar 20, 2018
How this will stand while walking in rain for a whole day?
Will it get soaked at some point?
kenwstr
121
Jun 15, 2018
OrCohenIf you want something that can handle really harsh weather over multiple days, it basically has to come down at least to and preferably below the crotch and you will probably want a single vented panel across both shoulders. As far as waterproof and breathability fabric goes, the more waterproof, the less breathable. This means that to get high waterproof with high activity, absolutely requires venting to prevent condensation. While breathable fabric is a definite plus, it is not enough by itself in these circumstances. You only have to look at traditional designs developed by outdoor cultures to see what designs work best for given environments. Seams can be a problem, develop leaks which is why traditional designs tend to minimise them and place them in areas of minimal adverse impact, hence the single vented shoulder panel. The biggest commercial market is day walkers who want to look cool. Everything has it's place, you don't want to carry or wear unnecessarily heavy gear so it very much depends on want you want to do, where and when.
OrCohen
268
Jun 16, 2018
kenwstrAs for the coverage issue, I got a pair of rain pants.
I thought about getting a rain skirt, but it just isn't enough.
TiffanyPoodleslide
1402
Mar 1, 2019
so men get 4 colours... and The Women get 2.
typical.
:(
#mencanbefeministstoowomenSHOULDbe.
c'mon paige!
;)
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Tasselhoff
523
Mar 3, 2019
TiffanyPoodleslideKeep your Identity Politics out of here.
#nooneshouldbeafeministweshouldallbeegalitarian
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SHiNe.tO
48
Mar 3, 2019
TiffanyPoodleslideSooo, all this while, more often than not, women get more designs, more colors than men and this one time, you are complaining ?
There were times i even had to get women's clothing cus men's clothing just did not have that design/color.
In fact i am considering to get the women's colorway.
Or what you could do, is give feedback to the company, at least that way they can be "feminist" too because a company should not worry about designs and colorways that might not sell right ?
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kaxixi
202
Jan 8, 2019
I own this. It's good. It's thoughtfully designed and robust. This is a good price.
Should you buy it? When choosing a raincoat, there is a trade-off between comfort and robustness. New, stretchy fabrics are more comfortable, but compromise a bit on how water-proof they are, and how well they'll stand up to wear and tear. IMO, it's helpful to decide whether you prefer the added comfort, or want to be extra conservative.
In the city, or on a hike where the risk is low, I don't reach for this jacket. I have more attractive or comfortable jackets that I prefer, like the OR Ferrosi that dropped on here a little while back, a jacket that isn't even waterproof, but is good enough for a lot of activities. If I'm going for a three hour hike in low forest, through sustained mist, on a day when the low is in the 50s, I don't really care if some water seeps in and my shoulders and arms get damp. I'm taking the Ferrosi. The Foray largely sits in the closet waiting for hikes where I'm worried things might, if I really f*ck up (I'm not, after all, Bear Grylls), get dangerous, such as winter hikes and summits in the Whites, or multi-day treks. That's fine--that's what I wanted the Foray for, and it has more than met my expectations--but I'll readily admit that I would reach for the Foray more if it were more comfortable.
I don't mean to imply this jacket is particularly uncomfortable or something... it's not. It's just that modern, stretchy fabrics are more comfortable. The Ferrosi feels great. The Foray wears like a raincoat. (I also don't mean to imply that if you need a raincoat, you should get the Ferrosi. I love the Ferrosi, but it's not a raincoat.)
Hope this is helpful.
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kaxixi
202
Mar 3, 2019
Hi Wily, I haven't especially noticed the hood. It fits fine, and water doesn't come in.
mattdmcconnell
10
Sep 2, 2018
I love the Massdrop concept but this price is not better (it’s worse) than one can find on Google. If I have to verify every deal I see here, Massdrop loses its cool
treal512
435
Sep 3, 2018
mattdmcconnellSuch is the beast. There are many times it is cheaper here, but it's difficult to always take into consideration all possible deal combinations that could potentially beat MD's price. MD, aside from having great prices (usually), is also a trendy hub for gear and tech-oriented people who have leaky wallets. Run while you still can.
leeoh
5
Jan 15, 2018
jacket dusk is not as advertised.
the photo of advertisement shows the latest colorway while delivery is the past season.
the zipper suppose to be same color with the jacket while actual product i got is black.
and the color of jacket should be more greyish and low key.
disappointed as a first time shopper here
actual delivered:
what advertised:
actual delivered:
what advertised:
Alyosha
3
Apr 7, 2017
I have the Foray jacket, and really recommend it for most outdoor activities. I have used it successfully and comfortably in some heavy rain. I like the hood and really like the torso flow side zippers. I used it on the Trans Catalina Trail a couple weeks ago. There was a lot of mist and wind while hiking on a ridge, so I put it on and put it in poncho mode with the front loose over my hip belt. This was very comfortable despite the high exertion ups and downs of the ridge.
My biggest complaint about the jacket is that as more of an ultralighter, I find it heavy with too many features. The two way front zipper is big and adds unnecessary weight. I never use the strap to tuck the hood away. My size small is about 14 oz. I still recommend for most activities, just not for serious ultralight backpacking.
My biggest complaint about the jacket is that as more of an ultralighter, I find it heavy with too many features. The two way front zipper is big and adds unnecessary weight. I never use the strap to tuck the hood away. My size small is about 14 oz. I still recommend for most activities, just not for serious ultralight backpacking.
OE800
122
Apr 8, 2017
AlyoshaOR makes the Helium series of jackets for weight weenies. The Foray is a full feature jacket as you've highlighted, with tremendous value at this price point. IMO OR doesn't make a better shell and you'd need to move to another, more expensive brand to get better performance with similar features - though at a higher cost.
Trentslaw
18
Jan 9, 2019
Can someone please confirm if this is the latest version (i.e 2018 version) or an older, previous version? Thanks.
Cardamomtea
588
Jan 30, 2019
TrentslawI just got mine today. I purchased the black Aspire jacket in size small, and it is the current 2018 version listed on OR's website with chest pocket and diagonal seams on front of jacket.
PaigeD
522
Nov 16, 2018
Hi All - thanks for your interest in this drop. We were able to restock a few styles. Hope this allows a few more of you to snag this awesome deal!
OE800
122
Mar 21, 2018
I just saw OR has this in a fatigue colorway. Nice add to my black and coyote, but alas, out of stock.
Joomy
212
Jun 2, 2017
The extended separating side zips are seriously genius. But 73cm centre-back length and 463g = too short and too heavy for me unfortunately.
westcoast
66
Jun 5, 2017
JoomyA lot of Outdoor Research jackets are cut shorter with climbing harness in mind. Super convenient for harness or even backpack (depending who you ask) but can leave you feeling a bit exposed if you have a long torso or want some butt coverage.
Joomy
212
Jun 6, 2017
westcoastI hear people say this but I have never had much of an issue with a jacket with a climbing harness or hip belt. I have had an issue with a wet butt and upper thighs.
A two way zipper is a far better solution to hip belt/harness access than shortening the whole jacket. Shortening just the front is also a poor option (your thighs and groin get wet and it looks dumb).
And the side zips on this jacket mean that you can detach the hem and access things under the jacket or tuck the front half of it under the hip belt so the short length is totally unnecessary. I suspect it's because of some combo of weight savings and fashion, not functionality.
A two way zipper is a far better solution to hip belt/harness access than shortening the whole jacket. Shortening just the front is also a poor option (your thighs and groin get wet and it looks dumb).
And the side zips on this jacket mean that you can detach the hem and access things under the jacket or tuck the front half of it under the hip belt so the short length is totally unnecessary. I suspect it's because of some combo of weight savings and fashion, not functionality.
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