It wasn’t warm enough that I didn’t need to throw on a belay parka while cragging, but doing a longer climb where you were moving fast would probably be a different story. It has great range of motion, and the sleeves stayed put thanks to the elastic cuffs. I’ve mostly skied in this jacket, but I’ve also taken it up a few ice climbs as well. The time difference itself might not have been all that tangible, but it felt like I was cheating going straight from touring to ski mode without putting something on or taking it off. Out on ski missions, when I got to the top, it was one less thing I needed to do before heading down. It’s amazing what a small thing that is, but how much of an impact it had. On cold days, I could leave it on while skinning at a moderate pace, and then there was no need to put on a jacket for the descent. The Polartec Alpha Active insulation does a good job dumping heat, and I was indeed impressed with how well the technology worked. I had tried out the OR Superlayer last year and two things I didn’t like about that jacket were improved in the Uberlayer: 1) it has a hood (duh!), and 2) it’s lighter weight, which means it offers a better balance between breathability and warmth. So it was with some skepticism that I decided to try out the Outdoor Research Uberlayer Hooded Jacket, a breathable insulation piece designed to be put on and stay on for a full day of aerobic activity in winter conditions. It also means I typically don’t wear much when moving uphill, usually a thin layer is adequate while skinning. This is good for staying alive in winter, not so good for being comfortable on sunny rock climbs.
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