20 December 2012

OUTDOOR RESEARCH's Men's Ferrosi Hoody

MEN'S FERROSI HOODY


The American brand OUTDOOR RESEARCH, based in Seattle and, as its name states, specialized in outdoor gear, presents us with one of their most interesting creations, the men's soft shell style="font-size: large; ">Ferrosi Hoody, one of the preferred items among its athletes.












For those, who are not sure what a soft shell is, it is a mixture between a second and a third layer. Therefore, there are a series of requirements such a garment should meet i.e. thermal protection, wind stopper effect, water-repellent, light, stretchy, etc.. The Outdoor Research Ferrosi Hoody definitely meets all these demands.

The first thing that strikes you is its lightness (399 grams). It's very thin and elastic, hence its perfect body fit, nevertheless its resilient and as warm as any other clothe without thermal insulation. The sleeves and shoulder areas are primarily made with Cordura, thus, durability guaranteed.

With an attractive design making it wearable for going-out, it's a perfect Spring/Autumn hoody for alpine and sport climbing. For those chilly days when you need something more than just a T-shirt or those cold days when our motivation does not wane and we are still eager to tick a pitch/route after another. Basically it has the same functions as a regular hoody with the added bonus of the wind stopper, its elastic fabric (which enables extra mobility) making it more durable against wear and tear.

Its function as a second layer is great for any aerobic activity whether it's for approaching to the crag or returning back to the car, trekking or even for going out running when the weather isn’t that great. We have tried and tested it in all of the above mentioned under light moderate rain and it withstood it perfectly.

To conclude, we should not forget to mention those extra details that differentiate a good item from a great one, i.e. its adjustable hood, its off-set centre front zipper, the multiple draw cord hemmed pockets with one of them doubling up as a stuff sack which includes a biner loop you could attach to your harness.

On the down side, a bigger hood would be desirable for use with your helmet on as well as a double-ended zipper to facilitate certain manoeuvres when wearing it with your harness on, hence, not having to tuck it in.

The Ferossi Hoody is available in a wide range of colours, as well as without the hood and as a sweater.  A female version of this item is also available.




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