When a piece of gear has a cult-like following like the Ferrosi Hooded Jacket does, you don’t mess with it unless you can really justify it. So we kept everything everyone loves about our tough but breathable do-it-all lightweight weather-resistant soft shell, and added thumb loops and slightly changed the hybrid mapping on the wrists for a fresh look.
Editors' Choice Award -- Outdoor Gear Lab, Best Soft Shell Jackets Jackets, 2014
I used this jacket to climb Mt Whitney. I needed a jacket that would shed wind, be stretchy enough to ice climb, be lightweight and pack-able. The Ferrosi Hooded jacket is the perfect match!
Dave R
Central Califonia
I'm 6'1", 200 lb, 44" chest. I purchased a Large; fits well over light layers, which is what I wanted. I use this jacket a lot. It's been my outer layer for trail riding, hiking, snowshoeing, around town, traveling in the campervan.... The fabric is stretchy, light, breathes well, and turns the wind without blocking. If I'm getting too much wind penetration it's time to add a windshirt or a hardshell. I did't think the fabric would be that durable, but so far it's survived brush, dogs, pack straps without a scratch. Three good pockets. Length is great, so is arm length. My only complaint, the reason the hoody gets 3 stars instead of 5, is the reason I bought it instead of the jacket: the hood. It's just poorly thought out. Too small to go over a helmet, but a bit too large for a head without a helmet, or at least my head without a helmet. Any time I tighten the drawcord around the face the hood pulls over my eyes. It really needs a volume adjust on the back. Also, despite pulling over my eyes, the hood offers poor coverage of my chin and neck. Really needs a rethink. I could probably have just purchased the jacket without hood for all the utility this hood brings. Very disappointing. Bottom line: I would recommend this to a friend - WITH the caveat that said friend should check the hood fit before deciding.
Illimani94
Wisconsin
f I wore my Ferrosi all day for 8 days of ski touring in the Selkirks. Perfect layer over wool shirt for moving all day.
Jess
Seattle, WA
I have only had this jacket for a month but it's already become a go-to daily wear in California. It's just the right thickness to take the chill out of the air on a cool morning by itself or stacked with a thin polar-tec midlayer for cold mornings. It's quite breathable and, as all things from OR seem to be, feels like quality construction. The stretchy material is magical, I don't know what they make this out of but it's straight out of Hogwarts. Stretchy and soft and a perfect fit for me, I'm 5'11" and 155 lbs with a medium. I was concerned about having thumb holes as I rarely use those and I don't like the look of them, but they are completely hidden on this jacket and actually come in handy if you use it for a run in the morning. This will be a staple piece of gear for years to come.
Teej
Orange, CA
I have used the ferrosi pants and regular jacket for several years now. Decided to add the hooded jacket to my collection. Ferrosi hooded jacket is great for cool weather hikes or windy conditions. If there is more than just a light rain or snow, then I put a hard shell on to keep dry, but only as a last resort as I prefer the breathability of ferrosi fabric.
Trailbeater
Seattle, WA
I'm 6' 2" and weigh 190lbs with an athletic build. This shell fits me well with room for some layering underneath. Best suited for 3 seasons of wear. Great for use on the rocks or hiking.
DAN K.
NY
Love that its light
G mash
Alberta
I took this out for a 4 day/3 night trek in Zion...it just so happened to dump 5-6 inches of snow on the first day. I wore this over long underwear and was comfortable (during activity)...even in 20 degree temps. Great windbreaker, warm, and a really nice fit. I would buy this again.
Hadley
Overland Park, KS
Great layer under or over. Functions well on the way to work, and is light enough to wear in the office.
RJS4
Seattle, WA
No brainier , If you are outdoor person must have this softshell . I keep with me in all my adventures of climbing. Breathable , drys quickly also keep you warm.
Kashan
WA
96.5
Hotzi
Hi Hotzi, We'd recommend a Medium if you prefer your clothes to be fitted, it may be a little short in the sleeve, but it won't be as baggy compared to the Large. Thanks for contacting OR,
Paul
Matt
Hi Matt, We would recommend a size Small if you prefer your clothes to be fitted, a size Medium if you wanted it looser. Thanks for contacting OR,
Paul
markodecaja
Hi markodecaja, The sleeve length for the XL is 36.5" and for the XXL is 37.5". It is measured from the Center Back to center of cuff (straight measurement). Thanks for contacting OR,
Paul
Robert
Hi Robert, The Valley Jacket will not provide the maximum ventilation and breathability due to the materials. However, the jacket is waterproof and it does feature dual separating, TorsoFlo zippers, which if you do get warm or start to sweat you can open up to ventilate. This jacket would be ideal if you plan on using the jacket in extended periods of rain. The Ferrosi Jacket is water-resistant and provides excellent ventilation and breathability, the material is also very soft and lightweight. However, it is not ideal for an extended time (scrambling) in the rain. If you need a water-resistant jacket with more warmth, the Ascendant Jacket is another option. The Polartec Alpha Direct material is a little bit more durable and burlier than the Alpha material so you may have direct-to-skin contact without a layer in between the fabric and skin. This allows and helps move more moisture to the surface of the fabric to wick away moisture. Thanks for contacting OR, Paul
Caleb
Hi Caleb, Sorry for the late response. The Men's Ferrosi Hooded Jacket do have a DWR coating that needs to be refreshed occasionally. We recommend either using a small amount of non-detergent soap (or technical wash), and following up with an extra rinse cycle and a low heat tumble dry cycle. We recommend using Nikwax Tech Wash and Softshell Proof, they sell it as a pack (Softshell DuoPack). Thanks for contacting OR, Paul
Tony
The Ferrosi Hooded Jacket is not lined; the fabric feels the same on the outside as it does on the inside. It's a lightweight softshell fabric with a lot of stretch and breathability.
Jordan
Levi
The Ferrosi Hooded Jacket is the updated version of the Ferrosi Hoody. The main difference is the construction of the pockets and the cuffs. (The Ferrosi Hooded Jacket has thumb holes at the cuffs; the Ferrosi Hoody doesn't.)
Jordan
