Name: Outdoor Research SuperStrand LT Hoodie
Brand: Outdoor Research
SKU: 63d646ce9c3b9172d98d8e58
Rating: 2.0 (6 reviews)

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Outdoor Research Women's SuperStrand LT Hoodie

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 When we learned that we could get a hold of the materials and use the manufacturing techniques that go into the Super Strand LT styles, we jumped at the opportunity because we knew there was tons and tons of potential to build a very cool, extremely light, extremely soft, comfortable jacket, something that was truly new in terms of how warm, how light, how comfortable it would be. The story with these is that they use a very particular and effective mix of a new insulation that we're calling Vertical X Super Strand insulation. The other thing is an extremely light nylon shell fabric. It's a 12 denier shell fabric, extremely, extremely light

 They're almost like down. So if you can imagine a feather boa or a string with down clusters kind of connected to it, that is what is arrayed all throughout these pattern pieces and all throughout the jacket. It's different from traditional synthetic insulations, which come in sheet form. So sheet form insulations are going to be warm, but they're going to be a bit stiffer, a bit like more substance

 It can get damp. It can breathe. You can sweat. And it's not going to, it's not going to delude or degrade the performance of the insulation

 They're usually straight and there's usually a lot of quilting. This construction uses way less. Those three things together create this jacket that is so light, is so warm and so supple. So if you were to look at these strands and kind of to understand like how is a strand going to keep me warm, these strands have these like super insulating kind of clusters along them

Shop SuperStrand LT Collection: https://www.outdoorresearch.com/superstrand-collection 
 
Introducing the SuperStrand LT Collection your solution to year-round insulation. This is our lightest, softest, most compressible synthetic down collection delivering four-season warmth. Wear under a hard shell for optimal warmth or on its own while in-between seasons.

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 Wind just kicked up. So this is a 12 denier ripstop Mylon and I don't feel that wind. I can hear it and I hope you don't hear too much of the microphone, but it is windproof and it is a slightly, it has a DWR, so it's not a rain jacket by any means I'm stretching imagination, but it is water resistant. It is windproof and it is warm, lightweight

 I can hear it and I hope you don't hear too much of the microphone, but it is windproof and it is a slightly, it has a DWR, so it's not a rain jacket by any means I'm stretching imagination, but it is water resistant. It is windproof and it is warm, lightweight. So this, this is, you know, the LT lightweight. This is a size extra large came in at 12, 12 and a half ounces for extra large

 On paper they claim the Vertical X is as warm and packable and as efficient as a 700-800 filled down. That's a big, big claim. So after they sent this to me, I went out and I tested it against two other 800 fill down jackets. I won't mention those names

Outdoor Research SuperStrand LT Review - As Packable as 800 Fill Down?

The new Outdoor Research SuperStrand LT features VerticalX insulation that OR claims is as soft, lofty, and packable as 700-800 fill down.  We put it to use and are pretty impressed!

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 As I covered above, the VerticalX SuperStrand insulation is designed to mimic the warmth and compressibility of down, and it does a great job at impersonating down’s lofty and lightweight feel. That said, the Nano Puff’s shell is slicker and less soft than the SuperStrand’s, and it will cost you $30 more for the hooded version. In the end, both designs have a very lightweight and down jacket-like feel, but we give the slight edge to the cheaper and more comfortable SuperStrand LT.  Outside of Patagonia’s collection, The North Face’s ThermoBall Eco Hoodie is their take on a down-mimicking synthetic jacket

 Weather Protection Synthetic insulation is inherently more resistant to moisture than down—it doesn’t clump up and will continue insulating when wet. That said, apart from its synthetic fill, the OR SuperStrand LT offers little in the way of wet-weather assurance. You do get a standard durable water repellent (DWR) coating for fending off light moisture, but I found it was quick to wet out even in moderate rainfall. Once the shell soaked through, it rapidly began to penetrate the insulation, resulting in a noticeably sticky and clammy-feeling interior

 At $220 and 10.5 ounces, it’s similar in both price and weight to the SuperStrand LT but with thicker insulation (80g PrimaLoft Silver Hi-Loft Ultra) for a slight boost in warmth. However, its shell is more delicate at 10 x 10 denier, and the full nylon exterior is a similarly poor performer for high-output activities like hiking and backpacking in warmer conditions. You do get harness compatibility and a hem adjustment with the Ghost Shadow, but those aren’t deal-breakers for most

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Sticking with the lightweight ethos, the Superstrand LT only has two hand warmer pockets and two interior drop-in pockets with diameters large enough to accept an average 1-liter bottle.

The jackets sports a diamond quilt pattern and two front hand pockets (no chest pocket for small essentials). Photo: Outdoor Research.

OR was clearly fixated on minimizing the jacket’s weight. In addition to the fill and shell material, the stitching of the quilting pattern on the shell is discontinuous, providing an attractive patterning while minimizing associated material. I’ve layered the Superstrand under hardshells while relatively stationary riding out a day-long monsoon downpour event with temps in the mid-40s below Marston Pass and used it as an exterior layer over an Arc Teryx Cerium for borderline belay jacket level warmth.

The Superstrand is legit light. It has a claimed weight of 10.9 oz/309g. (I didn’t confirm this since I sold my gram scale when I left Missoula

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 The stitching isn’t continuous and doesn’t form compartments to hold the insulation in place, which helps keep the jacket lighter and reduces the number of needle holes compared to normal sewn-through jackets. Instead, the stitching serves to pin the superstrands of insulation in place rather than box them in. It’s definitely innovative and helps increase the Superstrand insulation’s maximum warmth potential.The Outdoor Research Superstrand LT Hoodie Jacket is a lightweight jacket insulated with a new type of polyester insulation

There’s no denying that the Superstrand LT Hoodie Jacket is a very warm lightweight jacket and much warmer than most of the other lightweight synthetic jackets that I’ve reviewed in the past. If you run cold and you’re looking for a lightweight jacket to be worn by itself or under a hardshell jacket this winter, the Superstrand LT Hoodie is a great option.Specs at a GlanceGender: Men’s and Women’sFabric 12D Rip-Stop Diamond Fuse Nylon Shell and LiningInsulation: VerticalX SuperStrand Insulation (100% Polyester)Weight: 12.4 oz (men’s XL) 10

The Outdoor Research Superstrand LT Hoodie Jacket is a lightweight jacket insulated with a new type of polyester insulation that OR claims is as soft, light, and lofty as 700-800 fill power down.” Called VerticalX Superstrand, it consists of lofted polyester strands (rather than traditional sheet-based synthetic insulation) that mimic the shape of thousands of down clusters connected along a strand, blending the properties of down and synthetic insulation. In addition to its high loft, it offers warmth if it gets wet.Superstrand synthetic insulation mimics goose-down clusters to provide superior heat retention qualities

 While the Superstrand LT Hoodie can be used as a standalone outer layer, it doesn’t have an adjustable hood and should be worn under a hooded hardshell to seal in your body heat. A more streamlined, non-hooded version, the Superstrand LT Jacket is also available if you prefer to wear it as an outer layer over a breathable fleece or warm jersey or for more athletic pursuits like winter running.Last Updated: August 2022.Disclosure: OR donated a jacket for review

Outdoor Research Superstrand LT Hoodie Jacket Review

I wore this synthetic puffy from December to March. It was tested at the very onset of cold weather, the height of winter, and the transition into spring here in Colorado. I wore it walking, layering up before and after a run, to the office, hiking, snowshoeing, ski touring, and more.

Almost immediately, I knew this puffy jacket would be a contender for my winter jacket “favorites” pile. The loft mimics down in look and feel, the fill provides warmth, the women’s fit is tailored nicely (it doesn’t hang or leave pockets of space), and, best of all, the jacket is really packable.

To point out the obvious, this jacket has synthetic insulation, not down. Meaning I didn’t have to freak out if it got wet or damp, and I didn’t have to worry about clumps or pockets of insulation or leaking down feathers.

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