The 3L waterproof hard shell that's just as comfortable as it is protective. Powered by AscentShell™ waterproof breathable technology, this is our most comfortable and protective rain jacket. Armor up in lightweight, stretchy comfort for rainy trails, stormy summits, and snowy skin tracks.
Easily cinch your excess hood fabric for a customizable fit with or without helmet.
Exterior Chest Pocket
Quickly access your phone, snacks, and other stored valuables in this quick-zip pocket.
Key Clip in Hand Pocket
Hidden clip easily attaches to your key ring for easy-access security.
Adjustable Cuffs
Easily adjustable wrist cuffs can be worn tight to seal out weather, or loosened up to accommodate large gloves.
Adjustable Drawcord Hem
Cinch the easily-adjustable drawcord at your hem to hold in excess fabric for a snugger fit.
Packable
This item packs down small, taking up less space in your bag and leaving more room for adventure.
The most breathable and protective AscentShell waterproof rain jacket.
Serious objectives require serious protection - and comfort. Enter the Microgravity AscentShell Jacket, the hard shell rain jacket that balances durable weather protection and stretchy, breathable comfort. You'll stay dry from the outside as you travel through brutal, wet, windy weather, and dry on the inside as the electrospun 3L membrane breathes out excess heat. Stop compromising on comfort in the alpine when you try the waterproof hard shell that weighs less, stretches more, and withstands constantly changing temperatures.
Waterproof Windproof Fully Seam-Taped Breathable Air Permeable Movement-Mirroring Stretch
Design Features
Helmet Compatible Halo-Hood with Hood Lock™ YKK® Aquaguard® Zippers Internal Front Stormflap Zip Chest and Hand Pockets Left Hand Pocket Doubles as Stuff Sack Carabiner Loop Key Clip Dynamic Reach™ Underarm Panels Elastic Drawcord Hem Hook/Loop Cuff Closures
Complete comfort.
Intuitive stretch. Reliability in wet weather.
Since 2016, Outdoor Research's proprietary AscentShell™ technology uses an electrospinning process to create a 3L construction that breathes faster, weighs less, stretches more, and far surpasses the comfort of traditional waterproof membranes. Never crunchy or noisy, AscentShell™ is just as comfortable as a soft shell, with the performance of a hard shell. Air permeable and breathable, AscentShell™ vents perspiration and excess heat during aerobic activity, while its light weight saves precious energy on demanding endeavors.
Outdoor Research® gear is guaranteed to perform throughout the lifetime of the product. Get your gear back on track by filing a claim on our Warranty Page
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Care
Machine wash cold separately, rinse thoroughly. Do not bleach. Do not use fabric softener. Tumble dry low or line dry in shade. Do not iron. Do not dry clean.
Size & fit guide
Women’s Apparel
Measurement shown in:In
Cm
XXS
XS
S
M
L
XL
XXL
Bust
Measure under your arms around the fullest part of your chest.
28"-30.5"71-77
30.5"-33"77-84
33"-35.5"84-90
35.5"-38.5"90-98
38.5"-41.5"98-105
41.5”-45”105-114
45”-48.5”114-123
Waist
Measure around your natural waistline, keeping the tape a bit loose.
21.5"-24”55-61
24”-26.5”61-67
26.5”-29”67-74
29”-32”74-81
32”-35”81-89
35”-38.5”89-98
38”-42.5"98-108
Hips
Measure around the fullest part of your body at the top of your leg.
30.5"-33.5”77-85
33.5”-36”85-91
36”-38.5”91-98
38.5”-41.5”98-105
41.5”-44.5”105-113
44.5”-47.5”113-121
47.5”-51”121-130
Inseam
Choose a pair of pants that fits well and true to size, hitting at the top of the foot. Measure the inseam from crotch seam to bottom of the hem.
30”76
30”76
30.5”77
31”79
31.5”80
31.5”80
31.5”80
Arm Length
With your hand on your hip; Place the end of the tape at the center point of the base of neck. Run the tape over your shoulder, along arm to the elbow and end at the meaty part of your hand.
29.5”75
30”76
30.5”77
31”79
31.5”80
32”81
32.5”83
*All sizing is based on your body measurement. We adjust the garment for intended fit and intended use.