Outdoor Research Carbide Jacket - Men's
Built for powder-day adventures that flex between in-bounds and the backcountry, the men's Outdoor Research Carbide Jacket lets you layer up and adapt to whatever conditions are in store.
- 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, 1 internal chest pocket, forearm ski pass pocket and internal mesh stash pocket
- Pit zips provide adjustable ventilation
- Thumb Drive™ hook-and-loop cuff closures
- Powder skirt
- Elastic drawcord hem
Imported.
View all Outdoor Research Men's Downhill Ski Jackets| Best Use | Backcountry Skiing Downhill Skiing Snowboarding |
|---|---|
| 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.
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.
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.
Perfect Shell for Snow Sports
Great shell jacket for all sorts of activity in the fall or winter. Water repellant finish works well and the zippered vents are great for fall hikes in Germany. Once you pair this jacket with a base or mid layer, it's perfect for hitting the slopes. Love the jacket.
Works like a charm
Used it at Bryce at sunrise with 30 mph winds and 20 degrees wind chill and didn’t feel a thing.