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Outdoor Research
Coldfront Down Hooded Jacket - Women's

4.416666666666667 out of 5 stars
12 Review
Current price: $91.58 - $209.21 Original price: $279.00
Up to 65% off
Color:Amethyst

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Why We Like The Coldfront Down Hooded Jacket

On winter days when the winds howl and the skies threaten us with falling flurries, we slip into the Coldfront Jacket before heading into work. The tightly woven fibers stop gusts and flakes from finding entry, while pockets of down trap our heat inside, and strategically placed synthetic fill eliminates cold spots.


Details

  • Toasty puffer for frigid downtown commutes and lunchtime treks
  • Weather-resistant material provides breathable durability
  • Synthetic fill in shoulders and cuffs insulates even when wet
  • Cuff gaiters with thumbholes increase cozy comfort
  • Fixed, insulated hood offers additional coverage
  • Internal waist cinch helps stop cold air from creeping in
  • Lined pockets give hands respite from chapping winds
  • Stuffs into left hand pocket for easy, compact stowing
  • Item #ODRZ8J2
Responsible Collection
Bluesign Approved, Recycled/Repurposed, Responsibly Sourced
Material
30D Pertex Quantum Eco (30D double ripstop, 53% recycled polyester, 47% polyester, water-resistant coating)
Insulation
700+ fill down, VerticalX ECO (85% recycled polyester, 15% polyester)
Fit
regular
Length
hip
Center Back Length
29.5in
Hood
adjustable, insulated
Pockets
1 zippered hand, 1 self-stowing zippered hand
Thumbholes
yes
Claimed Weight
1lb 5.2oz
Activity
casual
Manufacturer Warranty
lifetime

Overall Rating

4.5 based on 12 ratings

Review Summary

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2 Stars - 1 reviews
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4 Stars - 4 reviews
5 Stars - 7 reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

November 20, 2024

Almost perfect

Familiarity:
I've used it several times

Really pleased with the warmth without the weight. Soft and quiet with movement, covers longer in back and hips. The only wish is that it have a double zip so you could zip up from bottom, but other than that it's a great jacket.

Karen B
Backcountry.com

Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com

4 out of 5 stars

September 18, 2024

Way too big!

Familiarity:
I returned this product before using it

I wanted to love and keep this item. Unfortunately, the size was way too big. I am 5'3" and 145 lbs. I am usually a M/L to a L, so I assumed based on all of the reviews, that a M would be the right fit. The M fits like a L or even XL. I was swimming in it. I would still live to exchange for a smaller size, however the sale is over, so I would be paying double.

Stephanie C
Backcountry.com

Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com

5 out of 5 stars

March 22, 2024

Love it

Familiarity:
I've used it several times

Just came back from Iceland. I’m so glad I got this jacket. Love it

Shannon
Backcountry.com

Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com

2 out of 5 stars

March 8, 2024

Weird fit, fiddly drawstrings, bad cuffs

Familiarity:
I returned this product before using it

I wanted to love this. I do love the 'watercolor nimbus' color, which I went for only because it was cheapest (not normally a pink person) but is actually really pleasant. The jacket seems warm. But the fit is really perplexing. I think it would fit somebody petite much better. I'm about 5'7" & a size 4, with fairly (but not especially) broad shoulders and a small bust, and I bought a size small, my usual. The sleeves are quite wide and there is more than enough room around the middle — I had to cinch down the waist to avoid drafts — but the jacket's waist hit me quite high on my own, and its back and shoulders are cut weirdly narrow. Reaching around with my arms led to a lot of pulling across the back that made me worry about stressing the fabric too much, and the jacket felt constricting to my range of motion. As a result, it just looked super unflattering and dumpy, between the puffy sleeves, the shrunken-looking shoulders (the sleeve seams hit too high on them) and the too-high waist cinch (think peplum). I think if I had sized up to a medium, it would have been too big around everywhere else. This just seems cut for somebody more petite. Aside from the fit, the jacket seemed very warm, and the hood is tremendous — it's very thick and generously sized with good coverage and a nice long neck (sometimes jacket hoods skimp on that, like you have no neck!), and the cinch on it is easy to use (and cinches just below where my ponytail is). I can't say the same for the waist cinch drawstrings. They would be much better if you could access them from inside the pockets, as you can on many jackets, rather than from inside the jacket itself. If you're getting a draft from the bottom and need to tighten up the waist to seal it off, you first have to unzip the jacket to access those drawstrings, and once you do they're small and fiddly — I can't imagine managing them wearing mittens. I'm also not into the thumbhole cuffs. They're a thin, slick, stretchy fabric — not cozy. I don't really see the point, other than keeping snow out of your sleeves. But decent gloves' cuffs would do a fine job of that.

SJS S
Backcountry.com

Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com

5 out of 5 stars

February 24, 2024

Perfect down puffer

Familiarity:
I've used it several times

My wife loves this coat. Not too hot, not cold. Looks great on her!

Perfect puffer
Backcountry.com

Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com

5 out of 5 stars

February 21, 2024

Nice jacket

Familiarity:
I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

I bought this jacket because the sale price on this particular color (the blue came) was hard to pass up. I will be using it for winter dog walks. I ordered large instead of XL (I am often between these sizes depending on the brand). I have some other Outdoor Research items in size large also. It fits very well. I wouldn't say it runs incredibly large as other reviews said. However I didn't need to size up, so they must not be totally wrong. It's warm. 700 down fill is pretty good. It has a nice hood with a toggle to snug it down. It has cuffs at the wrist to keep the warmth inside. It covers your backside somewhat. Good zipper. The camo blue color is odd yet not terrible. It has some pink and gray mixed into it.

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Rachel W
Backcountry.com

Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com

4 out of 5 stars

December 2, 2023

Size down!!

Familiarity:
I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

I’m 5’2, 115lb and wear a 32ddd bra and a small in most down jackets. Compared to the Patagonia down sweater the small in this is HUGE on me. The arms are ridiculously bunched up and massive while the body allows me to wear many oversized layers. The xs is sold out in black so I will keep this for the few rare extreme cold days when I need to layer more than normal but listen to the reviews and size down at least 1 maybe 2sizes. I can say that sizing aside, I love the style, material, length and hood on this. It’s almost parka length on me but much more flattering lengthwise than the average parka on my short torso and petite frame. This would be my everyday dream jacket for outdoor and city adventures if the sizing was more accurate and if it had a chest pocket for my wallet.

Kristin B
Backcountry.com

Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com

5 out of 5 stars

November 15, 2023

Warm, flattering, what’s not to love?!

Familiarity:
I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

I am so in love with this coat. Just arrived today but it’s perfect. So incredibly warm I was toasty just trying it on. The color is awesome, Loden is something between army green and brown. It has a sinch option inside it to allow you to shape it and the hood is the same. Also has thumb holes to keep arms warm. I just returned a coat I bought elsewhere that was not nearly as warm and an awful color. I can’t believe the difference. So happy!!!

Kristin A
Backcountry.com

Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com

5 out of 5 stars

November 13, 2023

Perfect for daily winter wear

Familiarity:
I've used it several times

I love this jacket. Bought a medium, though I'm sometimes a large in OR but didn't want the sleeves and body to be too long. I could probably have gone with a large but the medium is fine. It is warm and I love the thumb holes. Allows me to keep my hands slightly warm without wearing gloves inside of the hockey rink. Would 100% buy again!

abl105816447 a
Backcountry.com

Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com

5 out of 5 stars

October 17, 2023

Warm, lightweight, couldn’t ask for more

Familiarity:
I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

I love this! I read many reviews prior to buying a down coat and am not disappointed. I would agree with the crowd that this brand in general runs ok the larger side. In terms of winter clothes and layering I picked 1 size up from my usual fitted size in other jackets and am happy I did. I tried this jacket out with a bulky fleece zip up and had no issues in terms of the arms which is usually the problem. Also I LOVE the wrist gaiters with holes. Other reviews said they were tight and uncomfortable and I did not feel this at all. The sleeves are long so there was no tightness in the hand and I love the option to put your thumb in, and if you don’t want to you can not see the inner lining. And I have not even discussed warmth. It’s great!! Perfect for 30-50 degree weather. Hood is awesome too, fits on my head and you have the option to tighten it. Overall absolutely LOVE this jacket along with the price. Definitely worth it and it is good quality. I bought the green color and it’s beautiful.

julp127972 j
Backcountry.com

Originally reviewed on Backcountry.com