Outdoor Research Cathode Insulated Hooded Jacket – Men’s

User Reviews

• Stylish and functional.
• Water-resistant.
• Breathable and packs well.
• Good for layering in colder temperatures.
• Keeps you warm but prevents overheating due to breathability.
• Features Pertex 20D for durability.
• Baffled for increased warmth.
• PrimaLoft Gold is lightweight and warm.
• Keeps you warm even when the material gets wet.
• Hood is well-designed and provides a snug fit around your head.

Expert Reviews

• Performs very well as a mid-layer, under a shell for wind protection.
• Warmer than other ‘hybrid’ jackets on the market.
• Scores high in terms of comfort due to the enhanced mobility and the stretchy side panels.
• Hood cinches down on top of your head and provides adequate mobility.
• Features quilted sections where the jacket touches your chin for comfort.
• The zipper pulls are easy to use, and secure the hand pockets and chest pocket for storage.
• Two drop-in pockets allow for secure storage inside the jacket.
• Elastic cuffs are used on the sleeves to keep them in place, and are lined with a soft, quilted material for comfort.
• The third lightest jacket in this review.
• Created for a balance between breathability and wind-resistance, for efficiency.
• Features 60 grams of PrimaLoft Gold, providing adequate warmth.

User Reviews

• Might be too warm for some intense activities.
• Doesn’t block heavier wind.
• Hood does not fit over a helmet.
• Reports of the jacket running a size small.

Expert Reviews

• The stretchy side panels allow for breathability, but let warmth escape.
• The wind can enter through the side panels.
• No DWR treatment on the outer fabric.