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A favorite of IFMGA guides, the Chaos™ is a classic alpine, ice and backcountry ski parka. The perfect layer to shield alpinists from howling wind and cold, damp conditions, the Chaos™ features highly weather-resistant and breathable WINDSTOPPER® shell fabric to block the force of a storm, and strategically distributed PrimaLoft® Eco insulation for maximum warmth.

Avg. Weight (oz./g): 21.3 / 603 M

Features

Highly weather resistant
Breathable
PrimaLoft® Eco insulation; 133g body, 100g sleeves, 60g hood
Fully adjustable hood fits over a helmet
Water-resistant zippers
Double-sliding front zipper with internal stormflap
Zippered Napoleon pocket
Zippered internal chest pocket with media port
Two zippered handwarmer pockets
Two internal Shove-It™ pockets with drawcord closure
Elastic cuffs with hook/loop tabs
Drawcord hem Fabric- 100% nylon, 2L with PU laminate GORE® WINDSTOPPER® outer // 100% quilted nylon taffeta lining

Technology

PrimaLoft® ECO A lightweight combination of 50% recycled material with PrimaLoft® virgin fibers for high loft, thermally efficient, and water-resistant insulation.
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Shove-It™ Interior pockets designed to hold climbing skins, goggles, water bottles and other bulky items you need to keep warm and dry. Shove-It™ pockets have a drawcord closure for security.
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Windstopper® WINDSTOPPER® fabrics offer soft, lightweight weather protection in one versatile and durable garment. Owing to their total windproof construction and maximum breathability, WINDSTOPPER® garments provide comfort across a wide range of weather conditions and activities..
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4.0

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8/25/2012

4.0

Great parka!

By inthedesert

from southern utah

Pros

Hood
Lightweight
Pockets
Warm

Cons

Color choicesize

Best Uses

Skiing

I had been looking at this jacket since I saw a good friend wearing one. The quality of work and details surpass any other company making shells out there, especially compared to higher cost jackets. Even though it's called a jacket, this is a nice, mid-weight parka that wouldn't need much underneath on a ski day or ice climbing.

One piece of advice to buyers though is the color choices. The Trillium color seemed more red in the photo, but don't have any doubt--it's a bright pink on the outer (much more the color of the swatch than the photo). Still a nice color.

Also, as someone who hovers between XS and S women's jackets at OR, I was bummed to not have more color choices than black in the XS. Even though there may be less XS buyers out there, it is still a size that sells and I wish at least one of the colorful jackets had been available in XS. I got the small and it fits a bit looser than planned, but that is fine in a ski parka.

OR is the top in jacket quality, I have this and a shell and am so happy with them!

3/10/2012

4.0

The Go To Jacket!

By Nancy

from Colorado by way of North Carolina

Pros

Great fit in shoulders
Hood fits with any helmet
Pockets and more pockets
Warm
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Fantastic Belay Jacket
ice climbing
Skiing

I was over-the-top excited when OR made this jacket in the current cut for women. I bought a guy's version 4 years ago in a small. I swam it, but wore it anyway for the excellent features. In a guy's small, it became the one jacket that my partners and I would take on long multi-pitch climbs, or share at belay's cragging.

When I received my girl's jacket, I shared the love and passed my men's small on to a climbing partner. It now shares belays and pitches with a new group of friends who are quickly saying, 'wow! This jacket is awesome. You can climb in it. It's warm! The hood fits the helmet comfortably...'

While it's understated appearance on a hanger speaks softly, this jacket will win you over with function, flattering fit and detail. The pockets are plentiful for harnesses and holding multiple gloves for skiing. When I'm out in it, the guys stop and ask what jacket that is. When the girls are hopping around asking "aren't you cold?" I can say nonchalantly, "Nope."

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Q:
How long are the sleeves?
Asked on 11/26/2012 by GFTravelette from Seattle, WA
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- A:
  Sleeve Length
  
  XS 31"
  Small 32"
  Medium 33"
  Large 34"
  XL 35"
  Answered on 11/26/2012 by CS from Seattle
Q:
How long is the jacket from the back neck to the bottom?
Asked on 11/3/2012 by kg from usa
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- A:
  W's Chaos Jacket Center Back Length
  
  XS 25 1/2"
  Small 26 1/2"
  Medium 27 1/2"
  Large 28 1/2"
  XL 29 1/2"
  Answered on 11/6/2012 by CS from Seattle