![]() The hand-warmer pockets are the design element that I found particularly strange and I really can’t fathom what is going on here. The zipper could do with being a good 5cm longer for my tastes. The chest pocket is a decent size but the zippered entry is a bit too narrow for my liking, again even with a light glove on it’s a snug entrance, with my normal light leading gloves it’s a no go. Moving onto the pockets the Ascendant Hoody has two hand-warmers and a chest pocket. At the cuff there are simple binding thumb loops though I found these a little snug and only really usable with bare hands or the lightest of gloves. If you look inside the shoulders you will notice that there are two patches of Pertex® microlight inside, these help the shoulders of the hoody ‘glide’ over base-layers and prevent that binding sensation you sometimes get when layering multiple fleece garments up. Shoulder lining and thumb loops all contribute to a great hoody. The cut of the Hoody is just right for me, nice and slim, no bagginess and long enough to stay tucked under a harness without issue. Lets start at the top: the hood is a nice simple low profile affair with a minimalist volume adjuster at the rear which comfortably fits under a helmet.To my surprise it also fits over a helmet very effectively and without any ‘compression’ or interference with head movements thanks to the design and elastic nature of the materials. ![]() There has clearly been a lot of thought put into the design though there is one design decision that I find somewhat odd. A great hood that fits under or over (most) helmets.Ĭonstructed from Polartec® Alpha Direct® and a Pertex® Microlight stretch woven shell this Ascendant hoody is both extremely breathable, super light, and surprisingly warm. I saw an earlier version of the Ascendant Hoody at KORS back in July 2017 and was excited to try out the updated version for the winter. OR’s Ascendant Hoody builds on their previous ‘Uberlayer Jacket’ but has been designed to be lighter and more breathable. A super light hoody utilising the amazing Polartec Alpha Direct, the Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody has become my mid-layer of choice despite a couple of minor flaws. So, take note, you've been warned.Almost the best mid-layer come soft-shell I’ve ever used. ![]() But two things don't play well wtih their fabrics: campfires and Velcro. The true beauty of pieces like the Deviator or the Uberlayer is that they're really pretty simiple to care for, Alex says. Anti-odor properties help keep the jackets fresher longer, so you don't have to worry about washing them every time you work up a sweat in them. You might not have to wash as often as you think.Īlex says he wears his Deviator Hoody almost daily, but only washes it a few times a season, to keep it from getting beat up. "If people wash them like they would denim or a heavy sweatshirt, the excess wear and tear can certainly make a difference." ![]() ![]() The one thing to remember, Alex says, is to set the washer on the "gentle" or "delicates" cycle. Or, toss them in for a 10-minute tumble on low heat. So you can throw them in the wash with other performance layers and then just line dry or drape them over a chair overnight. Here's what he said.īecause Polartec Alpha and Alpha Direct fabrics move moisture very efficiently, these items will dry super quickly. We chatted with product manager Alex Lauver to make sure we knew exactly how to treat our beloved active insulation items. The good news is, they're super easy to care for. And since active insulation items-like the award-winning Deviator Hoody and the Uberlayer Hooded Jacket-make use of cutting-edge fabric technologies, you might be curious about how to best take care of them. It's designed to breathe and wick-to keep you comfy both when you're charging uphill and heading downhill. Active insulation isn't like its old-fashioned cousins. ![]()
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