Outdoor Research Carbide Jacket - Men's
Letting you layer and adapt to whatever conditions are in store, the men's Outdoor Research Carbide jacket is built for ski adventures that flex between in-bounds and the backcountry.
- 3-layer Pertex Shield waterproof/breathable fabric offers stretchy, versatile protection for the backcountry or the resort; fully seam taped
- Wire-brimmed Halo hood with Hood Lock™ is helmet-compatible
- 2-way YKK® AquaGuard® center-front zipper
- 2 YKK AquaGuard zippered hand pockets
- 2 zippered external chest pockets; 1internal chest pocket; forearm ski pass pocket; internal mesh stash pocket
- Pit zips provide adjustable ventilation
- Elastic drawcord hem
- Powder skirt
- Thumb Drive™ hook-and-loop cuff closures
Imported.
View all Outdoor Research Men's Downhill Ski Jackets| Best Use | Downhill Skiing Backcountry Skiing Snowsports |
|---|---|
| Fabric | 40-denier nylon with tricot knit backer |
| Windproof | Yes |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Type of Waterproofing | 3-layer Pertex Shield waterproof/breathable fabric |
| Hood | Yes |
| Powder Skirt | Yes |
| Ventilation | Pit Zips |
| 2-Way Zipper | Yes |
| Back Length | Thigh-length |
| Back Length (in.) | 32.5 inches |
| Gender | Men's |
| Weight | 1 lb. 5.5 oz. |
| Sustainability | Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria |
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 33.5 - 36 | 36 - 38.5 | 38.5 - 41.5 | 41.5 - 44.5 | 44.5 - 48 | 48 - 52 | 52 - 56 | |||||||||||
| Sleeve Length | 31.5 | 32.5 | 33.5 | 34.5 | 35.5 | 36 | 36.5 | |||||||||||
| Waist | 26.5 - 29 | 29 - 31.5 | 31.5 - 34.5 | 34.5 - 37.5 | 37.5 - 41.5 | 41.5 - 45.5 | 45.5 - 50 | 29.5 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 |
| Hip | 32.5 - 35 | 35 - 37.5 | 37.5 - 40.5 | 40.5 - 43.5 | 43.5 - 46 | 46 - 49.5 | 49.5 - 53 | 35.5 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44.5 | 46 | 47.5 |
| Inseam | 31.5 | 31.5 | 32 | 32.5 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in inches unless otherwise indicated.
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super lightweight but…
This jacket is pretty nice at first glance. It’s an ultralight shell that feels lighter than most rain shells. I think it does a good job at blocking wind but in my experience it wets out almost immediately even when it was brand new. I also don’t know how great this is for snow sports because every single pocket is a vent. That’s great if you run hot but if you have every vent open you might as well take the jacket off. I use my pockets to hold gloves sometimes and the vents allowed melted snow to seep right on it. Not ideal. I think there’s better options out there for the price but If you’re looking for the lightest snow shell possible this would probably be it.
"Medium" size is small, no room for middle layer
"Medium" size is small, with absolutely no room for a middle layer. 32" is normally ample for me, but the "Medium" size with represented 32.5" waist and arms were snug with only lightweight undershirt and shirt. This is a parka shell, so one wants room for at least a medium insulating layer, such as a down or fleece jacket. It seems to me that the size recommendations should allow for that. I returned this jacket, and there was no "Large" size available, so I have ordered the Houdini "D" jacket in large size instead, although I prefer the pockets configuration of the Outdoor Research "Carbide" jacket.
Super comfortable, feature rich, waterproof shell
Tried on a number of other comparable but more expensive products before this jacket and ultimately decided to go with this from Outdoor Research. I'm glad I did as I am much happier with this jacket. I would say true to OR Standard sizing, maybe even a bit more relaxed which is great as it allows layering underneath. I always pick the OR size Large and I'm 5'9 or 180cm and and athletic 180lbs or 80kg and a 33-34 in waist. Almost as comfortable as the OR Ascentshell but looks more burly. Only think I wish it has was the cool Warli Arcade belt from the rest of the OR Carbide line as I also got the glove. Now I just really want the Carbide Bibs, maybe next year :)
Love the style, just seemed too thin for me.
I love the style and the look, but this jacket just seemed like way too thin for me to use. I wanted to keep, it but ultimately sent it back with the tags on. It was so thin that it barely felt different than an ultralight rain jacket that I have. I realize it's a shell, but it seems even thin for a shell. Probably works just fine in the PNW where it's wetter, a little warmer, and there's more opportunity for touring and longer runs to get the heart rate up. But here in northern Michigan where we spend more time on the chairlift than our skis, it'd be hard to get by with a jacket this thin, even with with proper layering.
Good jacket at $180 on sale, not worth $300 retail
Really light for a 3-layer jacket. Definitely runs a little long and is narrow at the bottom hem, as other reviewers have called out. It has a double main zipper so I unzip a little from the bottom to accommodate the junk in my trunk; I wear bibs so it's not an issue but if you're wearing pants this might not work for you, especially if the snow is deep. A little narrow up top - I'm wearing an XL and it's not much roomier in the chest and shoulders than in my similar Mountain Hardwear jacket in size L. Outer layer of nylon does not feel as sturdy/rugged as my other 3-layer jacket, more similar to the Mountain Hardwear High Exposure C-Knit material. My experience with that fabric is that it sacrifices durability for weight and stretch. Pretty basic features, more like a rain coat than a ski shell - no internal glove pocket or other ski features beyond a powder skirt and a pass pocket on the forearm. I got mine 40% off, otherwise would have returned. 4.5 stars for quality and weight at $180, 3 stars at $300 retail.
I do think this is darn good jacket. I mostly used this jacket on the mountain resorts. I wanted a shell and this is just that, I can add or subtract layers to complement my needs for downhill and while riding the lift it keeps the wind at bay. The amount of vents are great and there are pockets for days. I do wish the cuffs were a bit more stretchy so the Velcro wrap would be snug against gloves or just the wrist. The shoulders could have some gussets or more flex. The hood could use a compartment for it to be stowed in for days when it's not needed. I really liked the arm pocket for my lift pass as not all RFID scanners truly work with the "keep pass in left chest pocket" system.
Seems mighty thin
I love the style and the look, but this jacket just seemed like way too thin for me to use. I wanted to keep, it but ultimately sent it back with the tags on. It was so thin that it barely felt different than an ultralight rain jacket that I have. Even the main zipper pockets just go straight to thin mesh. I realize it's a shell, but it seems even light for a shell. Probably works just fine in the PNW where it's wetter and a little warmer, and there's more opportunity for touring and longer runs to get the heart rate up. But here in northern Michigan where we spend more time on the chairlift than our skis, it'd be hard to get by with a jacket this thin, even with with proper layering.
Love this jacket...if it were just a bit shorter!
I'm struggling with this one as I really like the jacket as a replacement for an old OR shell I loved. This jacket appears great in every manner except one, the length. I'm 5'-9", 155 lb and fit the Medium dimnesions on their sizing chart to a tee; however, this jacket hangs to the bottom of my butt which is just a bit too long for my liking. It's also a bit snug at that end, so bending/squatting/sitting is a bit tight there. The models wearing the jacket in the images appear to be wearing medium, but they're much taller (6-1.5" and probably 6-4" or something on the other guy). It's just too long for a typical actual medium-in-all-dimensions male. If this were 1.5"-2" shorter it'd be perfect, well, that and a removable powder skirt as mentioned by others. Still debating if dealbreaker or not, but will probably keep.
Exceptional Ski Jacket When Layered with Base Layers
This jacket fit perfectly and offered a lightweight and durable jacket for my Colorado ski trip. It is thin and worked best when paired with level 1 and level 2 base layers for warmth. The only time I got “cold” was when I was sitting on the ski lift headed up to the peaks of Breckenridge and Keystone when the wind was brutal… not sure if any other jacket would have stopped the cold from getting through. For reference, I am 5’9’’ and 200 pounds with broad shoulders, and the large fit me perfectly. The temps in Colorado during my time there was single digits to mid 20s (Fahrenheit). This jacket works best paired with strong thermal under-layers, but is an exceptional lightweight ski jacket.
Almost a perfect jacket.
As a ski resort worker, I wear my gear 120+ days a year, in a whole mess of different conditions. Snow, sleet, rain. This jacket has kept me dry through all of it. I picked it over some of the other OR options because it had most of what I was looking for in a jacket. 3L, waterproof, ample pockets, and a powder skirt. For some reason, more and more ski jackets don't have powder skirts anymore, so thank you OR for making one that does. However, what I don't get is why there's no inner mesh pockets for quickly storing gloves. It's a tiny feature that would make the jacket that much more useful.