Reviews & Ratings for Outdoor Research Igneo Jacket - Women's — 2 reviews — Page 1

I've been on a quest to replace my 12-year olds ski jacket. I wanted something warm, fashionable on the slopes, good fit, room to layer underneath, that didn't hit too low on the thigh in a ski crouch. And I wanted to pay less than $200. I have tried on about 30 jackets from all the major ski brands. Each one had something wrong with it: didn't accommodate my hips, or too big under my arms, too much insulation for warmer days, not waterproof enough for wet days, fashionable slim-fitting shells without space to layer, technically perfect but just too "mom-looking..." Or too expensive. This jacket finally met my high expectations. I haven't skied in it yet, but I've tried it on with all my gear and I can crouch in it comfortably and I can move naturally underneath it. On its own, it's warm in 40 degrees, with room to layer a base and two fleece or down micropuffs underneath when it's colder. I don't understand the reviews about long arms, mine are normal and this fits fine. The Velcro thing at the wrist and thumb is useless, but easy to ignore. I wish it had an inner sleeve to keep the cold out. I really like the red print - my family and friends will find me easily on the slopes.

I have owned a previous version of the Igneo jacket for 4 years now. I like it so much, I decided it was time to get a new one. These jackets have just the right amount of insulation--not too much to feel bulky, not too little that you feel chilled with a light base or mid-layer. They have amply long sleeves, with large, functional pockets, and a helmet-compatible hood that isn't so huge that it feels intrusive. The jacket has never let me down in the worst of storms as far as water proofing and breathability. One word of "warning" is that this jacket runs quite large. I typically fit well in a medium, and find that this jacket fits me very well in a small, and I've heard others say the same. Consider ordering a size smaller if you are sometimes in between sizes. Even the size small is a generous fit yet is still shaped nicely and avoids a boxy look.