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Outdoor Research Chaos Jacket - Men's
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Outdoor Research Chaos Jacket - Men's

Item # 771641

$260.00

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Generously sized to fit over layers, this jacket delivers serious weather protection on chilly ice or alpine climbs when staying dry is crucial.

  • Gore WindStopper®, combined with PrimaLoft® ECO insulation, seals out cold, windy weather and locks in warmth
  • PrimaLoft Eco melds 50% recycled material with PrimaLoft virgin fibers to create a high loft, thermally efficient insulation that is lightweight and water resistant
  • Hood is generously sized and adjustable to fit over a climbing helmet
  • 2-way waterproof front zipper with internal stormflap lets you adjust ventilation and blocks out wind
  • 2 waterproof zip hand pockets and a waterproof Napoleon chest pocket hold gear securely
  • Internal mesh water bottle pocket and internal zippered pocket stash more gear; media port lets you listen to your tunes
  • Elastic cuffs have rip-and-stick tabs for adjustability
  • Dual drawcord hem seals in warmth

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Item 771641

Outdoor Research Chaos Jacket - Men's Specs

Specification

Description

Shell fabricNylon
InsulationPolyester fiber
LiningPolyester
WaterproofNo
Average weight26.5 ounces
Back length29.5 inches
GenderMen's

Outdoor Research Chaos Jacket - Men's Customer Reviews

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Outdoor Research Chaos Jacket - Men's
 
4.8

(based on 4 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (4)
  • Warm (4)
  • Lightweight (3)
  • Windproof (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Cold weather (4)
    • Casual wear (3)

    Reviewed by 4 customers

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    Dec

    21

    2008

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Amazing Jacket

    By J.Noh

    from Seattle, WA

    About Me Casual Adventurer

    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Comfortable
    • Lightweight
    • Warm
    • Windproof

    Cons

    • not waterproof

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear
    • Cold Weather
    • Hiking and Camping

    Comments about Outdoor Research Chaos Jacket - Men's:

    Seattle just got hit with the worst snow I can recall in all my 30 years and it's still coming down as I type.

    I needed a good "puffy" jacket to beat off the cold and snow. I looked around at some of the other brands, but settled on the Chaos jacket since it wasn't as bulky and the hood has a great fit.

    First off, it's amazingly warm. In 20 degree weather, I can walk around outside with just a t-shirt on underneath comfortably yet also walk around inside a mall half zipped and not be uncomfortably hot. It seems to adapt to conditions and breathe as advertised.

    It also zips up all the way almost to your eyes and when used with the hood forms almost a balaclava type feel and when the wind was blowing like crazy the velcro cuff tighteners and the elastic waist when tightened stop ALL wind.
    It's seriously the most amazing jacket I've ever owned in the fact that it does what it's supposed to do.

    I've tried TNF, MH, and always looked at Arcteryx stuff, but I'm an OR convert. Nothing I've owned even comes close to this jacket. If you're looking for a great jacket that you can wear around town, pack for camping trips just in case, or wear around the lodge on weekend boarding trips you can't really do better as I see myself using this jacket for all of that and more.

    My only gripe is that it's "water resistant" and not waterproof, but that's a minor gripe really since I knew that when I bought it.

    • Gift:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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    Nov

    7

    2009

     
    5.0

    Awesome for nasty cold and wet weather

    By Scott the Peak Bagger

    from Sunnvyale, CA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Warm
    • Windproof

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Cold Weather
      • Extreme Conditions
      • Wet Weather

      Comments about Outdoor Research Chaos Jacket - Men's:

      Wore this jacket on a very nasty day climbing Mount Hood. This jacket warm warm in very wet and nasty conditions with a generous fit which layers over your jacket and helmet. Never felt cold or clammy. I have not used it as a belay jacket, but I think it would be absolutely perfect for that use.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Fit:
      • Feels true to size
      • Sleeve Length:
      • Feels true to length
      • Chest Size:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Oct

      23

      2009

       
      4.0

      Good Jacket, very noisy

      By Strange Dharma

      from Caribou, ME

      About Me Outdoor Professional

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Lightweight
      • Warm

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Casual Wear
        • Cold Weather

        Comments about Outdoor Research Chaos Jacket - Men's:

        I bought this jacket for snowshoeing and hiking here in Northern Maine. It seems like it would be ok for that, but it is just too loud. I would never have taken it off the shelf in the store.

        I can't even describe the crazy static that comes off this jacket when you make the slightest movement.

        I won't give it fewer stars for that, but had to return it.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Fit:
        • Feels true to size
        • Sleeve Length:
        • Feels true to length
        • Chest Size:
        • Feels true to size

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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        Oct

        21

        2009

         
        5.0

        My ice climbing sidekick

        By visualadventures

        from Ouray, CO

        About Me Outdoor Professional

        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Comfortable
        • Lightweight
        • Warm
        • Windproof

        Cons

        • Not Waterproof

        Best Uses

        • Casual Wear
        • Cold Weather
        • Hiking and Camping

        Comments about Outdoor Research Chaos Jacket - Men's:

        Although this jacket is not fully waterproof, I can't recall getting wet in it. In Colorado, if it's cold enough to wear this jacket, then it's likely snowing anyway. That said, I've worn it in a drizzle or a short time in the rain, and it doesn't seem to be an issue. Where I think this jacket really shines is as a belay jacket for ice climbing. The pertex shell and primaloft insulation provide good protection from the elements and keep you from getting wet. This is the jacket I bring when I'm out on Ames Ice Hose or kicking around the Ouray Ice Park.
        The Jacket is not as light or compressible as down, but it doesn't get wet like down does.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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