Outdoor Research  Shadow Wind Hoodie - Men's

I am an OR employee and have used prototype versions of this jacket over the past couple years. The fabric works very well at giving both wind and light weather protection AND breathability and stretch. For running, mountain biking and as an "up-hill jacket" for backcountry ski touring it is amazing because it adds warmth in cool and cold temps, but breathes enough to prevent overheating so much better than traditional windshells. And it is ultralight and highly packable. Best of all worlds. (It does not replace a rain jacket though. It is water resistant, but far from waterproof.)

This quickly became a staple of my backpacking kit. It's excellent for wind and sun protection. It packs down to take up very little space, weighs next to nothing, and has a nice amount of stretch. Love the fact that it has pockets with zippers, eliminating those would've been a bad way to save weight. I recently wore it on a 4 day summer backpacking trip when I needed sun and wind protection and it worked perfectly. Dries quickly as well. I found the sizing to be accurate, I'm 5'9", 175 with a 42" chest, so slightly short with a big chest and shorter arms. I purchased a size Large because I like a little room in the torso for ventilation and mobility. It fit very well, doesn't look sloppy and the arms aren't ridiculously long for me.

I got this for cycling for when I just need to keep the wind a temp off. It is very light and thin and folds into its own breast pocket. Many windbreakers I looked at didn't have regular pockets, and this one did. That was one of the main reasons I picked this one. The hood is smaller, and would need to be worn under a cycling helmet if worn while riding. I am 6'1" and about 185 lbs. I got the XL in case I was wearing it over something additional to keep warm. If you only wear it over a shirt, it may fit a little loose. I could have sized down in that case to a large. The functionality of it is great! I am pleased with it!

Love this jacket, incredibly light and packable, breathes great, but still provides some nice light protection against wind or a light drizzle.

This jacket is extremely comfortable. I'm 5'6" with broad shoulders and a more or less triangular shape (not a body builder by any stretch, though). The medium fits me perfectly with room to layer. I expect it's long enough for taller people, too. It breaths well, provides good wind protection, and a small amount of protection from precipitation. The first time I tried running in this jacket, the hood flopped annoyingly into my field of view. I have since discovered that you can just fold the brim back once or twice to tighten up the fit. This may look a little wonky, but it works beautifully, and it's the only option, since there's no drawstring adjustment on the hood. It's very nice to have hand-warmer pockets, which many wind shells omit.

Really nice. IMO, way more versatile than a Houdini. I like the fabric, very lightweight and doesn't come up totally wrinkled after being stuffed in a bag (great for casual appearance and travel). It is a tad noisy (in contrast with the Ferrosi fabric). Love the pockets; that's not something many UL jackets have. At 5'9" 160lbs, the medium fits great with room for light layer. At the current price-point, it is a good value. If you can snatch a discount, it's a terrific option.

I got this jacket to have a very packable wind layer while climbing multi pitch routes around Red Rocks in Nevada. It packs down to nothing and keeps the wind from cutting through you at altitude. The jacket, like most OR products, packs into its own pocket and is small enough to throw in a chalk bag pocket or normal pants pocket and be relatively unnoticed. Also a fantastic running jacket for crisp mornings (50 F).

I’ve been using the Outdoor Research Men’s Shadow Wind Hoodie primarily for cycling, and it has quickly become my go-to windbreaker. It’s impressively lightweight—so much so that I barely notice I’m wearing an extra layer. When I don’t need it, it packs down incredibly small and tucks neatly into one of my frame bags without taking up valuable space. The “Viper” color is another highlight—it’s bright and makes me much more visible to other road users, which gives me peace of mind on busy rides. The fit is excellent, not too tight or baggy, and I really appreciate the addition of hand pockets for off-the-bike use. The hood is also well designed: it’s a comfortable size and can be worn under my helmet when I want a bit of extra warmth on colder rides. Overall, this hoodie hits the sweet spot of being practical, versatile, and cyclist-friendly. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for a lightweight, packable wind layer.

6'0", 175lb, 32" waist. This and the Odyssey shorts are my uniform this summer. I wear this jacket while touring on Mt Baker, running to PCC, or lapping Green Lake with my dog. I'll layer this with a tech fleece when it's colder or run it by itself for temps from 50-80. Can't emphasize how much I love this thing. Size L fits perfect--slightly baggy but trim.

I bought this to try out in spring/summer in Washington and it is fantastic. It's super light weight but does a great job at blocking the wind and light rain. The fit is trim but not overly loose (I got a large with a 41" chest, 6', 188 lbs). It has quickly become my go to windbreaker and has replaced my Arc'teryx Squamish hoody. Definitely worth the buy!