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What Is the Outdoor Research Men’s SkyChaser Jacket?
The SkyChaser Jacket is an excellent choice for alpinists and fast-moving mountaineers who demand uncompromising weather protection without unnecessary weight or bulk. Balancing performance and packability, it provides all-day comfort for high-output activities like climbing, ski touring, or alpine scrambling.
What Is It Made Of?
The SkyChaser Jacket is built from 2.5-layer Pertex Shield Pro fabric, a cutting-edge material that achieves an exceptional balance between protection, breathability, and mobility. Engineered for fast-moving alpine missions, it provides low-bulk waterproofing that keeps you dry and comfortable without restricting movement or adding unnecessary weight.
Recycled and Durable Construction
The outer shell is composed of 52% recycled nylon and 48% nylon 40D ripstop, providing strength and abrasion resistance. The recycled fibres reduce the environmental footprint, while the 40-denier ripstop weave ensures long-lasting durability against pack straps, rock contact, and repeated use in rugged terrain. Despite its toughness, the material remains lightweight and supple, providing a smooth feel and easy packability.
Waterproof and Breathable Performance
Pertex Shield Pro technology offers a 20,000mm hydrostatic head waterproof rating, fully sealing out rain and snow in the harshest conditions. At the same time, its high air permeability allows warm, moist air to escape from within the jacket, preventing condensation build-up during high-output activity.
Mechanical Stretch for Dynamic Movement
Unlike traditional rigid hardshells, Pertex Shield Pro features mechanical stretch fibres woven into the fabric structure. This design allows the material to flex naturally with your body, providing unrestricted mobility across technical terrain. Whether you’re reaching overhead on a climb or moving fast across a ridgeline, the jacket adapts to your motion for all-day comfort and agility.
Fully Seam-Taped and Windproof
Every seam on the SkyChaser is fully taped, creating a complete waterproof barrier that prevents leakage even under sustained rainfall. The windproof construction further enhances thermal efficiency by blocking convective heat loss, keeping you warm and protected on exposed alpine routes or windy summits.
Sustainably Certified Performance
The SkyChaser Jacket’s fabric is bluesign approved, meaning it meets one of the highest global standards for responsible textile manufacturing. The bluesign system ensures that harmful chemicals are eliminated from the production process, water and energy use are minimised, and worker safety and environmental protection are prioritised. This certification reflects Outdoor Research’s commitment to sustainability — producing performance gear that’s as kind to the planet as it is to the wearer.
What Are Its Features?
Helmet-Compatible Adjustable Hood
The SkyChaser’s fully adjustable hood accommodates climbing or mountaineering helmets while maintaining a secure, weather-sealed fit. The addition of a reinforced brim wire ensures visibility and protection from driving rain or snow.
Ventilating Pit Zips
Large pit zips allow rapid temperature regulation during ascents or high-output efforts, helping maintain comfort without compromising weatherproof protection.
YKK AquaGuard Zippers
All zippers are YKK AquaGuard, ensuring smooth operation and excellent water resistance. The Vislon front zipper enhances durability and weather protection, while the high hand pockets are positioned for easy access when wearing a harness or hip belt.
Internal Chest Pocket
An internal zipped chest pocket provides secure storage for essentials like a phone, GPS, or energy gel — keeping them protected and within easy reach.
Adjustable Hem and Cuffs
A drawcord-adjustable hem and moulded cuff tabs provide a custom fit, sealing out wind and preventing heat loss in challenging alpine conditions.
Windproof and Breathable Performance
Thanks to the advanced Pertex Shield Pro membrane, the SkyChaser maintains a delicate balance between full windproof protection and high breathability — perfect for keeping pace with changing weather and effort levels during mountain pursuits.
Features
- Bluesign approved Pertex Shield Pro 2.5L mechanical stretch fabric
- 52% recycled nylon / 48% nylon 40D ripstop shell
- Fully seam-taped construction
- Waterproof, windproof, and highly breathable
- Helmet-compatible adjustable hood with brim wire
- YKK AquaGuard Vislon front zipper
- YKK AquaGuard high hand pockets
- Large pit zips for ventilation
- Internal zip chest pocket
- Adjustable drawcord hem and moulded cuff tabs
- Lightweight and packable design