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686 Men's Gore-Tex Core Shell Jacket

About This Item

High-performance GORE-TEX reliability with an added chest vent for extra breathability and built to last a lifetime. Our team asked for a no frills, straightforward GORE-TEX jacket for the backcountry-a lightweight, durable shell for days in the backcountry when weather turns and the turns are deep. With added chest vents for breathability, this 2 layer GORE-TEX shell will keep you lapping your favorite runs on a storm day without stopping to dry off.

Fit & Design:

  • Articulated fit jacket
  • Outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions
  • Adjustable helmet compatible hood built to fit comfortably over a helmet
  • Made with PFAS chemicals
  • Shell design outer layer of a garment that works to keep water and wind out and warmth in
  • Phone heater pocket secure, accessible phone pocket that increases battery life in cold weather
  • Internal goggle+goggle lens+stash pocket
  • Velcro pass pocket with key clip
  • Internal lip balm pocket
  • Air-Flo™ chest pocket vent
  • Chest pocket inner key clip
  • Water resistant chest vent zipper
  • Internal pocket count: 2
  • External pocket count: 4
  • 6-Pocket design
  • Hood link system
  • Air-Flo™ underarm vents
  • Inner lycra wrist gaiters
  • Glove Link™ inner thumb grip
  • Tangle free headphone loops
  • Adjustable welded cuffs
  • Adjustable bottom hem cinch
  • Pant jacket connect™ system
  • Attached adjustable powder skirt with lycra stretch panel
  • Hoodlink keeps gear in order when not in use by creating a packable system

Technology:

  • 2-Layer bluesign® Approved GORE-TEX guarantees you will stay dry and warm in any condition, for the life of your garment
  • Air-Flo™ Vents allow fresh air in and moisture out to help regulate your temperature
  • Taped seam taping process prevents moisture intrusion by making the seams as waterproof as their surrounding fabric
  • Windproof fabric that doesn't let the wind penetrate

Additional Details:

  • Committed to a continuous journey of improvement and positive contribution to the world we live and play in, and using business as a force for good
  • Brand : 686
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Web ID: 23686MMGTXCRSHLLJMOU

REVIEWS

4.5

16 Reviews

No Pit Vents

Purchased the jacket expecting it to have pit vents, its standard for any jacket I've ever own. Based off the description, I thought it the chest vent was in addition to the pit vents, sadly that's not the case. Bought this jacket for the gore-tex and uphill skiing and my main concern is that the single chest vent isnt adequate. Lastly the fabric seems very thin, but time will tell if its durable enough. With all 686 products, the construction is quality with tight stitching, not to complain about here. Fit wise, I'm generally an XL but this jacket is huge on me. I could size down and still have plenty of room to layer. The cuffs are also very wide, allowing users if big gloves to tuck into the sleeves.

Best Bibs I've Used Yet

These bibs were fantastic for my snowboarding trip in Breckenridge. These bibs were extra flexible and didn't make me feel as constrained as other bibs have. They fit well and were very comfortable for riding from first chair to last. We ended up having a pretty wide range of temperatures from 40 to -10. The vents did a great job of keeping me cool on the warmer days, and I only had to add a single layer of thermal underwear (top and bottom) to be comfortable on the -10 days!

No Ventilation…bummer

Shouldn’t make a Shell without armpit vents. Shells are meant for warmer conditions and to layer under, armpit vents are a must!!! Got to be able to let the heat out after a hard resort lap or skinning to get a sweet line. Add Armpit Vents to all snow jackets!!!!

Amazing Jacket

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] amazing jacket - love the fit and keeps you warm and dry

So Far, So Good! Living

So far, so good! Living right outside the Middlesex Fells, the weather can be incredibly variable year round, and this jacket handles the rain and wind well. I've found this jacket has managed to keep me warm when it's cold out, but also not overheat me in the event the sun is out because of how light the jacket is. The vents also help a lot with that, too. Definitely recommend!

Solid Basic Gore Tex Jacket

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love the fit. I got a medium, I’m 5’7 170lbs and it fits perfect, not too big not too small. Colors/style are on point. Clearly high quality materials from 686. Only disappointment is the lack of pockets on this jacket… every other 686 jacket has tons of random pockets that I put to use. This has a very very basic design

The Jacket Is Super Lightweight

The jacket is super lightweight which allows for comfortable wearing and has plenty of room to layer up in. It’s not bulky or in proportional, all of the measurements are equal and allow for comfortable wearing with and without layers underneath.

Thumbs Up

This is an awesome shell. It is true to size. All of my jackets are L but with this one a M is perfect.

Things That Make You Go Hmm…

Awesome style, and you know 686 is made to last. It would be better if it had a two-way zipper and the venting is different with the no underarm vents and only the chest vent. I’m sure the front vent will be fine but I would consider underarm venting pretty much a standard feature of any jacket these days.

Hotter Than Lava

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Those other monkeys on the mountain don't stand a chance.. I WILL be the best looking knuckle dragger on the hill...

Usual High Quality 686 Style And Fit

Style and fit is usual 686 high quality. I realize this is the “entry level” GoreTex jacket. Interested to see how the fabric holds up to riding all season. The GT pants have a much higher quality fabric feel overall.

Best Jacket I've Had Yet

this is comfortable, light, thin and warm! so far loving everything about this jacket! It does run big, i'm 5'10 170 and usually wear a medium, but a small fits great

It Is Much Smaller Than

It is much smaller than the 686 jacket I used to buy. I feel that the clothes are too thin and the sleeves are short. And the zipper also becomes one-way. The pockets on the sleeves also didn't draw crowds. I don't understand why. There is a zipper on the chest that just opens the clothes.

Dope Jacket!

Awesome jacket. I've been wearing on the street, rain, and mountain. I got a small and there is some room still for layering. I am 155, 5'6'' so the small has a ton of room. I think the XS would not have left room for layers. I love the colors, chest vent, wrist guards, and more.

Relaxed Fit; Waterproof Shell

Exactly what I was looking for in a shell. I got the XL just so I could layer underneath without it getting too snug. It fits great and holds up against east coast blowers. 5'-11", 190lbs

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