The Dark Truth / Gore-Tex OR Foray 2 Rain Jacket

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[kajakawa]

I've had my Foray II jacket and pants for about 10 months. They have worked well, with a couple of areas for improvement. The pants are quite large so they pull over whatever you're already wearing. That's great, but the waist only has a thin bit of cord to secure it. They tend to slip down regularly. The other thing is the size of the collar on the jacket. If not fully zipped, it is a big funnel that catches rain and sends it down the inside onto your chest. Even zipped up, I still had this happen somewhat. If the drawcords are really tightened down well, that helps, but it is less comfortable that way. Overall, I'm very happy with it, and especially OR as a company and their excellent customer service. I'd say 4/5 stars.

[bikereagl]

Have the original Foray and love it. Especially the pit zips and elastic cuffs.

[billyoumans]

Timing is perfect for this review - thank you. And I like the mood lighting!!

[okthenok]

I wear Glad Force Flex with Gain original scent when it rains.

[MrHitthespot]

I bought my Foray last year. A blue medium and a green large. I’ve wore the blue twice. Once in just a very light rain for a few minutes. Just pulled it out this year and the hood had a stain about 2 inches wide and 3 inches long. Went all the way through to the inside of the hood. Ran water on it and the jacket got wet only there. Felt damp on the inside of the hood in the same spot. I am a little disappointed since the jacket is basically new. Not sure what the problem is since I know I did nothing to it. I am going to clean that spot and place new nickwax water proofing and hope for the best.

[blacksunapocalypse]

I prefer outdoor researches ascentshell stuff. Lighter, more breathable, less noisy. But ALL these waterproofs are only as good as the DWR coating, really. Once that fails (and it always will), you're screwed. I've since moved to poncho's for true 100% waterpoofness while still maintaining breathability.

[quadka]

Thanks for the awesome review. I think the torso looks good on you, but I guess we all see ourselves in a different way 😊

[unclefreedom]

Love the marmalade color on the foray. I run the foray II in coyote I'm in Nebraska so rain not as big of an issue as wind. And this thing cut wind like no other. I have the same colorway as you foray in a ferrosi which quickly became my favorite jacket. one of my favorite combos is the vigor full zip with the foray II. You're right they are expensive and worth every cent though I'm a PRO so it's not as bad.

[davemi]

The high price of that rain jacket is what shocked me

[GaryHorn]

Do you also wear rain pants? If so, what brand/model?

[willyreimer]

have you tried baerskin hoodie? I've thought about ordering one but I'd like to hear a review from someone like yourself

[ndw]

I got the foray 3 brand new for $150 and it's pretty nice but that collar really is massive. Also the arms feel fairly long but I have long arms and I kind of line that for going over gloves. I have a much cheaper columbia rain jacket that has actually performed super well over the past 8 years and man it is way more comfortable. Not sure if this feels like a typical 3l gortex rain jacket, but it definitely feels rigid. Overall, I think I am going to give it a shot but I am glad I saw your experience around fires since I make campfires all of the time. Thanks for the great review

[electrictactical]

Interesting you mention no holes in the Ferrosi from camp fires, I have one with "speed holes" now as the sparks went right through the material.

[zachbarber]

I am hiking the north country trail with this jacket. Last week there was thunder storms with 70 mph winds and this thing was worth every penny!

[martinbasil]

I bought a Foray Jacket REI Anchorage in 2014 keeping me dry ever since. Please don't change the design. They haven't so it is still perfect still looks brand new with almost no wear. Mine is also orange which looks good.

[joncamio]

Any idea why the cinch cords are on the inside of the hood? How are we supposed to pull down on them when they're located inside?? Drives me crazy!

[martinmiller]

What's a good campfire in rain gear jacket? ... Filson Double Logger. It's what wildland fire suppression professionals wear. When I fought wildfire in Alaska, I never left the helicopter without mine.

[mkultra]

Great review! This jacket has been my best gear purchase of the year, by far. Usually wear a M, snagged a S on sale for $85CAD. The looser fit even allows for a size M puffy underneath.. love this thing!

As for camp fires.. that’s what my old North Face is for haha

[dlrmon]

I started with the old military surplus GoreTex. Then a Cabela’s GoreTex jacket from the early 2000’s. The few newer much lighter versions I’ve tried just haven’t performed and/or held up like my old gear. I’m guessing your more cold blooded than myself...I see you trekking in the snow with your Ferrosi Jacket and I can’t help but to shiver. Mine ends up as a mid layer long before I see snow...thinking I’ve even living on the coast to long.

[craigplisken]

@gideonstactical Great vid on a great jacket!! Was wondering what brand of gore-tex patches you used on your jacket and where you purchased them?