Outdoor Research

Headwall GORE-TEX 3L Jacket - Men's

Great jacket, except one fatal flaw

Had this jacket for about 6 months now. Originally purchased as a shell for skiing and plan to use it as a rain jacket for backpacking as well. Initially, I was very impressed. The pocket layout/hood design/venting is superb. Additionally, the wind proofing while skiing worked very well. However, when using the jacket during prolonged rain exposure, I found the waterproofing to be very poor. At this price point, I’m very disappointed that a jacket advertised as “most waterproof” performed this poorly. Especially when jackets in the past have had better waterproofing at a much lower price point. I had the jacket zipped up my entire walk, and my t shirt was soaked after a few hours. Additionally, I had money in the breast pocket, which remained zipped up my entire walk, that was waterlogged by the end of the walk.

Hot Color & Hot Quality

Great fit, Color and Quality - I Love it. 3 layers of material make this jacket great for all seasons

I run this for resort snowboarding...love it

6'0", 175lb, 32" waist. I know this is an alpine climbing jacket, but I love it for snowboarding. Fit is money (Size L). Trim but perfect for layering. Little drop tail sort of hem for booty coverage. Double chest pocket is what every snowboarder wants. Don't hesitate, this jacket does it all.

great jacket for the rain and snow, it's come with me into the woods to cruise timber and to fall down ski slopes and has kept me dry the whole time. So far it has proved to be just as durable as advertised, holding up well against a few bushwacks through greenbriar and blackberry. If you need bombproof rain protection I would keep this product in mind.

Great all around jacket

Really love this jacket. Pocket layout is great, with enough space for skins, snacks and whatever else the day may need. I've used it ski for some late spring touring and in some absolute downpour rainy walks around the neighborhood and it's kept me dry. In terms of fit, I'm 6'3" and about 215lbs. I bought an XL and the fit is nice, with room for a puffy underneath. If I was doing a ton of technical climbing with a pack or in a harness, I might size up for a little extra wiggle room, but works great for what I need it to do.

I love it!

Outdoor Research Headwall GORE-TEX 3L Jacket Review https://youtu.be/thBZwIvpgTw

Great Venting!

I bought this for a trip to the West side of Vancouver Island in February. I have other waterproof Gore-Tex, and this jacket performed better with the more numerous venting options compared to my older items.

First impressions

I received this jacket after the lifts closed so no actual experience. The make is of typical OR high quality and it weighs less than my old 3L Gor-Tex hard shell.

Great!!

Great fit. Really wonderful in PNW wet weather. Plenty of room to layer under. Only two things I wish it had: a better way to get it cinched towards the bottom and wrist gaiters. Aside from those, amazing!

I’ve got about 10 days, most of them during storms and this jacket is great so far. Hard shell fabric seems to be durable. No issues with any zippers and the fit of the Large is good for me. I’m 5’ 10”, 185lb athletic build. Fabric isn’t too loud and crinkly either. So far much more pleased than I have been with Helly Hansen new non-pfas fabrics.