Carbide Waterproof Jacket

I used this as a shell jacket for winter hiking in the mountains of Alaska. I have been very impressed with the durability of the jacket. I expected that it might last one season, but I have it packed away and ready for next winter. It’s not a warm jacket, and you will need to layer under it, but it is waterproof and windproof, and very easy to move in. It has a lot of pockets for storage, which is really handy when you need quick access to gear. It’s been very durable, and I have done some pretty extreme mountain hikes without any rips or tears. Been washed countless times without signs of piling. Very impressed with the jacket and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a shell jacket. The sizing was right on. I am 5’4 and around 125 lbs and got a size small. Plenty of room for layers underneath.

I’ve used this jacket as my primary shell for nearly two ski seasons (~30 days). While I enjoy the features, the material does not fare well against Velcro. I have significant pilling around the wrists where the cuff adjustments sit, which is disappointing since I rarely even adjust them. Having owned Columbia and Marmot jackets that didn't have this issue, I expected better durability at this price point. I’m glad I caught this on sale, but will be looking elsewhere for my next ski jacket.

Wore this for skiing. Super waterproof and shields well against wind. Wore this in -20 degree F weather in the French Alps and it kept me warm enough. My favorite part is all of the pockets and their intentional design & placement. You can carry so much: lift passes, hand warmers, phones, gloves, etc. Love that I can change the level of warmth through layering underneath with confidence that I will stay dry :D Super cute as well. If I could change anything, I'd probably get a larger size so that I could have even more room for layering underneath, and a darker color for visibility.

I absolutely love this product. I've worn this in many rain storms and plan to use it as a shell over a puffy in the really cold weather while hiking in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

Light, dry, and a women's gear color that's not purple! I've worn this jacket for about 20 days inbounds, plus a handful of days skinning and it's been up to the task. Definitely not a warm jacket, as it is just a shell, but so far so great!

I bought this jacket online in a size small so I could not try it on first. I already own an OR Aspire Gore-Tex jacket in size small and it fits okay thru the chest. I use the Aspire as a rain jacket in mild and warm temps so I rarely wear an insulating layer under it. This Carbide jacket is too snug in the chest so it is not possible to wear an insulating layer underneath it. I bought the Carbide jacket to wear during the cold, snowy winter months in Michigan. I will have to return it. Apparently OR has changed their size dimensions in recent years so a size small no longer fits me properly. I am 5'4" and 115 pounds. Be forewarned: this Carbide jacket is NOT a "standard fit" but rather a "slim fit". Also, the front zipper is difficult to fit into the slot at the bottom so it takes several attempts to get it started so you can zip this jacket up. I would have loved wearing this stylish jacket to snowshoe and hike had it fit me properly as the pretty green color is one of my favorite colors.