outdoor research uberlayer insulated hooded jacket

The hood is helmet compatible I’ve pulled it over my bike helmet to protect my cold ears many times. When it’s really chilly, thumb loops keep your sleeves in place over your hands. The jacket features three pockets: two hand warmers and one zippered chest pocket. The fit is trim, but you can still fit a baselayer or even another lightweight jacket underneath. The Ascendant Hoody weighs approximately 10.9 oz. The Ascendant Hoody is generally my go-to for warmer weather commuting. It’s enough insulation without being too warm. The Polartec Alpha Direct Insulation with its fuzzy lining is one thing that I wish more companies did! I wear it over a t-shirt on most days and work up a sweat by the time I get in the office. The fuzzies (as opposed to polyester ripstop) are much more comfortable when you’re festering in an office environment. I also love it for gym climbing in the winter. It takes forever for me to warm up, so having the Ascendant as an extra layer really helps. Outside Magazine says Outdoor Research perfected the mid layer with the Ascendant, but I disagree. They first perfected it with the Uberlayer, and then added a similar jacket. If I had to pick between the two, the Uberlayer is my first choice every time. Zippered hand pockets are incredibly important to me. Things fall out of my slip pockets often. That’s one thing I wish that Outdoor Research kept on this lighterweight little sister. I also tend to get really cold, unless it’s the middle of summer with no air conditioning. The Ascendant has much less insulation, compared to the Uberlayer. Lastly if you’ve been following my blog, you know that I love bright colors. The Ascendant was originally an REI exclusive and offered in only two colors. Now, it comes in more fun colors like purple and blue. However, because mine is grey, it’s not something that pops in photos, and therefore, not the first layer on my body when I’m out shooting. I’m not getting rid of my Ascendant Hoody anytime soon. Once my Uberlayer is too filthy to wear to work (or if it’s really warm out), the Ascendant is the jacket that I pick up until I have the chance to do laundry again.īuy the Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody through REI or Outdoor Research for $249. For other pieces of Outdoor Research gear that I love, check out the Petra Pants, the Antora Hoody, and the Isolation pack.OR Uberlayer Jacket, with Active Insulation dynamic insulation technology, known as the evaluation of the product this year, the most common of the field jacket. Washington, Seattle (September 25, 2015) - comfortably dressed in a wide temperature and environmental regulation under warm jackets, outdoor industry is one of the hottest product categories Outdoor Research of Uberlayer Hooded Jacket, ' the perfect realization of the concept, 'Outside magazine commented. September, Outside magazine will equip its 2016 annual awards honor awarded to a Uberlayer. Prize details, see 2015 Fall Outside Buyer's Guide. 'Our evaluation who wear it, then you can always wear, from minus 15 degrees Celsius do not have to take off under.' 'Uberlayer our products in this year's evaluation of the most common of the field jacket,' Edit AxieNavas, Outside buying guide says. On the Active Insulation industry-leading dynamic insulation category, is an important goal of Outdoor Research.

Outdoor research uberlayer insulated hooded jacket