The Outdoor Research Mentor jacket is a robust, lightweight, full-force shell intended for serious mountaineering pursuits.
making the extreme much more tolerable
Pros: Durable, Breathable, Good Fit
Best Uses: Wet Weather, Freezing Conditions
Describe Yourself: Outdoor Professional
If you’re going up against some nastiness, like say an ice climb running with water, or an adventure in the rain, this is the tool for you. When a soft shell isn’t going to cut it, break out the Mentor.
Normally this kind of water protection isn’t breathable, but with the pit zippers, you can get all the air flowing you need. The pockets seem to be in the right places so you don’t get your items “trapped” by your harness. You can also cinch up the hood to keep the wind and rain out.
I really like my Mentor jacket and secretly hope the weather will be bad sometimes, just so I can wear it.
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