Description of Outdoor Research Refuge Down Jacket - Women's:
It's really no surprise that down-insulated shell jackets are all the rage these days. The 650+ fill Outdoor Research Women's Refuge Jacket features a waterproof breathable Pertex Endurance shell to keep you dry at your stormy 3am ridge-top rest stop. Outdoor Research made the removable, insulated hood large enough to fit over your helmet. Bundle up in the Refuge Down Jacket for a two-hour belay session while your partner battles the ice above. You can even listen to your iPod thanks to an integrated media pocket, and the two internal water bottle pockets keep your H20 from freezing solid like everything else around you. When the temps warm back up, the Refuge Jacket stuffs back into the stuff sack that comes with it.
Bottom Line: Find your own shelter form the storm with the Outdoor Research Refuge Down Jacket.
I purchased the size small and it was a perfect fit for me (5'5 1/2", 134 lbs).
It is a beautiful jacket, though I bought it more for high alpine temperatures and conditions, so style is fairly irrelevant. Each of the features is both helpful and easily accessed. There are draw-string pulls on various parts (the waist and the hood most importantly) that allow for a snug fit that is custom-created by you.
The removable hood is also a great feature, and it is large enough to fit over a helmet.
It fits into a stuff-sack 1/5 of the size of the jacket and is a good weight considering the warmth of the jacket.
I have enjoyed it so far, and I trust it will serve me well in the upcoming season of mountaineering.
I slipped this bad larry on during a 28°F night and BAM, I was warmed up again in seconds! Fits great, nice shape, totally dig that the hood fits over the helmet! Wish it came in some more exciting colors but the bottom line is it keeps me warm and that's all that really matters!
I just got this jacket and I am in love with it. It is so warm and functional. It has kept me warm in -15 weather...and I'm always cold. The hood is amazing and I like that you can zip it off. It seems to be crafted really well and there's a lifetime warranty! All in all awesome jacket!
