Outdoor Research Celestial Jacket

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The Celestial Jacket is a hard shell jacket made by Outdoor Research. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

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From Backcountry.com:
"The Outdoor Research Men's Celestial Rain Jacket weighs an impressively light 10.2oz without sacrificing important features like fully taped seams and side venting. Climbers love the high chest pockets that don't interfere with their harnesses, while backpackers like the TorsoFlo side zippers when they need to let in some more air to keep from overheating. The Celestial Jacket has a dual-pull adjustable hood which seals up tightly when you're battling through a storm. Water-resistant zippers eliminate the need for storm flaps, thereby eliminating excess weight."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"While garment weight is always a key factor on technical backpacking and mountaineering trips, some ultralight minimalist jackets lose functionality in the quest for shedding excess ounces. This certainly isn't the case for the Outdoor Research Celestial Jacket. While it weighs a smidgen over ten ounces (in large size), the Outdoor Research Celestial Jacket packs plenty of extras in stereo, like a dual-pull adjustable hood, dual slash napoleon pockets and double-separating, dual TorsoFlo vent zippers beneath the sleeves. All of the lightweight and highly breathable Gore-Tex PacLite fabric is full-seam taped and features water-resistant zippers. If you're counting ounces and features, the Outdoor Research Celestial Jacket is the right balance--but if you're playing rough around abrasive surfaces, consider a backcountry jacket with weightier reinforcement materials."

From CampSaver.com:
"The Outdoor Research Celestial Jacket is a light, compressible shell with all-season features.Made with Gore-Tex Paclite, it provides solid protection in the backcountry, without adding weight or bulk to your pack.The TorsoFlo side zippers allow it to ventilate like a poncho on wet trail days.Great for use in the backcountry, on the resort, or just around town."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"Deceptively simple, decidedly bombproof, the Outdoor Research Celestial Jacket provides a high degree of alpine protection while keeping weight at an absolute minimum. Fully seam-taped 15D Gore-Tex® PacLite® fabric and water-resistant zippers make the Celestial seriously stormworthy. TorsoFlo™ side zippers perform well with a pack on, allowing optimum venting during strenuous activity. Weighing around half a pound, this jacket lets you go faster and lighter without sacrificing protection. Available In: Wasabi Outdoor Research Celestial Jacket Features: Ultralight, waterproof/breathable 15D Gore-Tex® PacLite® fabric Fully seam taped, all-conditions protection Dual-pull adjustable hood Double-separating, TorsoFlo™ side zippers Slash napoleon pockets Water-resistant zippers Elastic cuffs with laminated hook/loop tabs Drawcord hem adjustment Material: 15D Gore-Tex PacLite Seam Taped: Yes Powder Skirt: No Weight: 8.9oz"

User Reviews

Men's Celestial Jacket
Reviewed by Mark Burchette, May 26, 2006

"Fully featured jacket that is super lite. One of the best out there. The torso flo side zips work better than any other venting system I have used. It is apparent a lot of thought went into the design of this jacket. It does trade some durability for weight but if weight is a factor this jacket is hard to beat."

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