3L GUARDIAN SHELL JACKET

I switched to Ortovox 3L Guardian (jacket and pants) after using for years Burton AK jacket and some cheap pants. The difference is massive - in Ortovox I feel much colder, every wind I can feel, so I had to add up to my usual base layer + fleece jacket, another layer, the fancy SWISSWOOL PIZ VIAL JACKET. Ok, one problem solved, but now there ia a next one - whenever I sit in snow or get down on my knees, I immediately feel cold and wet. Now, recently, was a really wet-snow day of riding and as a result - all my base layer and middle layer was compleatly wet - everywhere, inside-out.... Sorry, but this piece of technology just doesn't make any sence, I have never been that wet in any of my previous membrane clothes... It's a shame.

Nach 3 Jahren ist mein Urteil eher gespalten. Zum Einen trage ich die Jacke sehr gerne. Für das alpine Skifahren ohne Rucksack würde ich sie zu 100 % weiterempfehlen. Leider habe ich nun erste Erfahrungen beim Tourengehen mit Rucksack gemacht. Und leider erfüllt die Jacke hier nicht die Erwartungen - auch unter Berücksichtigung des Preises. Die Jacke hat starke Abschürfungen von den Tragegurten des Rucksacks,. Hier befürchte ich dass die Wassersäule nicht mehr hält was sie verspricht. Leider reagiert Ortovox auf meine Anfragen überhaupt nicht - keine Stellungnahme, nichts. Ich trage viele yartikel von Ortovox und war bisher auch zufrieden. Mit der Qualität der Guardian Shell und dem Verhalten von Ortovox leiider nicht.

Uso la giacca per escursioni e per sci, ed apprezzo soprattutto il tessuto e le cuciture. Devo però dire che per una giacca che costa quasi 800,00 euro mi aspettavo una maggiore attenzione alla ergonomia ed alla vestibilità. Il cappuccio è troppo grande e risulta scomodo, non segue i movimenti della testa anche se si utilizzano i tiranti. Il taschino porta telefono in lana merinos sarebbe una buona idea, ma è troppo piccolo e non riesce a contenere uno smartphone, quindi è inutile. Il collo quando è chiuso, è eccessivamente rigido sotto il mento e potrebbe essere più confortevole. Insomma, in generale è buon prodotto, ma con molti difetti. Conviene acquistarlo solo se lo trovate in saldo.

I mainly bought these to use for long distance hiking in the mountains during the winter season as well as for skiing mostly in the Sierra Mountains of California. The jacket really is awesome and has so many features. Thankfully I was able to get it on a crazy blackfriday sale for roughly 70% off. Otherwise there's no way I could afford this. This is why I took off one star. I love Ortovox gear and have used a wide variety of their gear for years. It's well made, holds up well etc. I took off one star just because of the price point. Although the jacket is fully lined with merino wool, it's relatively light and you'll still need other baselayers etc. Again all that's fine and usually expected, and I'm happy I was able to find it on sale but I wish their gear wasn't so pricey. I'm also a little worried about this merger with ARC'TERYX. I JUST HOPE IT DOESN'T change any of the quality of Ortovox gear or availability. ARC'TERYX is also a great company but since the merger I haven't been able to find several things that used to always be in stock like their quarter length (warm) socks which I love for thu hiking. They are 5 stars but lately they are almost impossible to find. Back to the jacket, very functionalots of pockets, even a special merino wool lined pocket to keep your cell phone in or while you're sleeping you can put your water filter in that pocket so it won't freeze . I just bought this and am waiting to see if it fits and I like the feel and the weight. If not I'm going to return it for one of their ortlet jackets that are half weight but no insulation. I also can't seem to find what the warranty is on these I'm hoping it's 5 years to lifetime. After I receive these I will upgrade my review. Overall it's a beautiful jacket, my main thing is the weight. If I find this is too heavy I'll return it for one of their 3L Ortler jacket

I mainly bought these to use for long distance hiking in the mountains during the winter season as well as for skiing mostly in the Sierra Mountains of California. The jacket really is awesome and has so many features. Thankfully I was able to get it on a crazy blackfriday sale for roughly 70% off. Otherwise there's no way I could afford this. This is why I took off one star. I love Ortovox gear and have used a wide variety of their gear for years. It's well made, holds up well etc. I took off one star just because of the price point. Although the jacket is fully lined with merino wool, it's relatively light and you'll still need other baselayers etc. Again all that's fine and usually expected, and I'm happy I was able to find it on sale but I wish their gear wasn't so pricey. I'm also a little worried about this merger with ARC'TERYX. I JUST HOPE IT DOESN'T change any of the quality of Ortovox gear or availability. ARC'TERYX is also a great company but since the merger I haven't been able to find several things that used to always be in stock like their quarter length (warm) socks which I love for thu hiking. They are 5 stars but lately they are almost impossible to find. Back to the jacket, very functionalots of pockets, even a special merino wool lined pocket to keep your cell phone in or while you're sleeping you can put your water filter in that pocket so it won't freeze . I just bought this and am waiting to see if it fits and I like the feel and the weight. If not I'm going to return it for one of their ortlet jackets that are half weight but no insulation. I also can't seem to find what the warranty is on these I'm hoping it's 5 years to lifetime. After I receive these I will upgrade my review. Overall it's a beautiful jacket, my main thing is the weight. If I find this is too heavy I'll return it for one of their 3L Ortler jacket

I have used the Guardian shell and pant for a few season now. It looks as good today as it did the day I got them. I use these on cold, wet and powder days. I have found these to be bomb proof. I highly recommend the guardian shell and pant.