As we have said in the past, for folks seeking quality technical outerwear at a good price point, then Outdoor Research is a great alternative. They combine cutting edge materials with innovative designs and usually have a tactical friendly color option. Case in point is the Revel Jacket in Sandstone/Peat. The light shell is great for warmer climes and features a stowable hood in addition to the fantastic TorsoFlo™ full-length side/pit zips. These two way zips run from elbow all the way to the waist hem. Additionally, teh Revel has two spacious zippered chest pockets as well as an internal chest pocket with media port which doubles as a stuff sack. The elastic cuffs also feature velcro tabs. Finally, the jacket is manufactured from waterproof/breathable 2.5-layer 40D Pertex® Shield DS stretch ripstop fabric. The Pertex brand has been around for some years and has been popular in the UK. Having come back from near financial ruin just a few years ago, Pertex has developed numerous new fabrics such as the Pertex® Shield DS used by OR.
Revel Jacket from Outdoor Research
The cut of the jacket is loose and allows for layering. In addition to Sandstone/Peat the Revel Jacket is available in Oxide/Espresso, Abyss/Eclipse, and Black. It is available from Outdoor Research.