We can’t overstate our admiration for the new Aspire Super Stretch Jacket from Outdoor Research (the men’s version is the Foray).

Aspire Super Stretch Jacket6 — Photo: Outdoor Research

Mens Outdoor Research Foray jacket1 — Photo: Outdoor Research

It crams a thoughtful multitude of adventure-ready features into a piece that boasts classic, minimalist lines.

The windproof GORE-TEX (with PACLITE Titanium finish) protects you against the most vicious weather out there. And you can boldly scale to the top on your high-output mission with GORE-TEX Stretch, hem-to-bicep TorsoFlo venting and a super-stretch back panel responsive to your every move. The combination of GORE-TEX Stretch with the elastane back panel adds a lot more mobility than any other rainwear we’ve demoed.

SIDEBAR: How to Care for your GORE-TEX

Gore Tex washing care — Click to enlarge. Graphic courtesy GORE-TEX

With a 100% recycled face, bluesign certification, and PFC-free durable water repellent, you can also rest assured that the folks at Outdoor Research engineered this shell with our planet in mind.

Womens Aspire stretch Outdoor Research venting — Photo: Outdoor Research

Aspire Super Stretch Jacket7 — Photo: Outdoor Research

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We especially like two features: the back stretch panel really aids movement on steep scrambles or any mission that involves torsion. And the TorsoFlo venting (with two-way zippers) offers better air flow and more control than typical pit zips.

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