Outdoor Research Diode Hooded Jacket

Wind whips across the largest lake in Chile.  Water sprays up from the jetboat’s bow, adding to the potential discomfort.  Even without a shell, Outdoor Research defied the elements – and odds – with Pertex performance.  Testers took it on several trips to Chile, hesitating to leave it in lodge or cabin for fear of being caught short on warmth.  No worries, no smell and fast drying time proved invaluable along with a tailored hood, interior mesh pocket and three outside zipped pockets.  Tee or baselayer underneath, this made the short list of grab-and-go gear in 2015.