Outdoor ResearchMen’s Foray II Jacket – Waterproof & Windproof Hooded Rain Coat

I researched quite a lot before settling on this hard shell jacket. First of all, Outdoor Research is a topnotch brand with a reputation for quality. This jacket fits well, and is roomy enough to layer a soft shell jacket underneath in addition to my base layer and grid fleece shirt. The hood could be improved with more of a bill, but I wear a billed Gore-Tex rain cap underneath it for maximum visibility and to shade my eyes.The pit zips are awesome and run from armpit all the way through the jacket's hem. This allows one to ventilate as if wearing a poncho when working hard going uphill with a large backpack. This makes up for the one design oversight which is the collar. When not completely zipped up the collar forms a funnel for rain. If zipped completely the coverage is excellent but heat can really build up inside the jacket. The pit zips make up for this. The saying in winter hiking is "if you sweat, you die". Overall this is an excellent jacket that will be in my backpack in every season.

it take a bit of work to not sweat a gallons. i can stay dry from the outside rain, great. I will write more after the winter.

A bit on the small side; recommend sizing up. Colours just as advertised. All seams sealed. Fabric seems a bit 'thin' and am concerned about it not being strong enough to resist tearing on wilderness hikes- but otherwise is very well made. Sleeves are nice and long. Haven't had a chance to test it in the rain but it is Gore-Tex with all the benefits and faults of that fabric.

Jacket works great in the rain. Not a lot of features, but it's GoreTex at a really reasonable price.

This coat soaked completely through during heavy rain.

bought four for our window cleaning crew, didn’t even make it to lunch time before it got four holes in it.

Great waterproof shell with stylish look and ample ventilation