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product_id: 40554624
title: "Outdoor Research Men's Virtuoso Hoody"
brand: "outdoor research"
price: "R1552"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/40554624-outdoor-research-mens-virtuoso-hoody
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Water-resistant fabric 650 fill down insulation Machine washable convenience Outdoor Research Men's Virtuoso Hoody

**Brand:** outdoor research
**Price:** R1552
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Elevate Your Outdoor Game with the Virtuoso Hoody!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Outdoor Research Men's Virtuoso Hoody by outdoor research
- **How much does it cost?** R1552 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/40554624-outdoor-research-mens-virtuoso-hoody)

## Best For

- outdoor research enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted outdoor research brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built for Movement:** Double-separating front zipper and internal stormflap ensure comfort and flexibility.
- • **Versatile Layering:** Ideal for outdoor adventures or urban escapades, this hoody fits seamlessly into any wardrobe.
- • **Weather-Ready Design:** Conquer the elements with a lightweight, water-resistant 20D ripstop polyester body.
- • **Convenience at Its Best:** Enjoy hassle-free maintenance with machine washable fabric.
- • **Stay Warm, Stay Stylish:** Experience the perfect blend of warmth and fashion with 650 fill down insulation.

## Overview

The Outdoor Research Men's Virtuoso Hoody is a high-performance outerwear piece crafted from 100% polyester and nylon, featuring 650 fill down insulation for exceptional warmth. Its lightweight, water-resistant 20D ripstop polyester body ensures durability against the elements, while the double-separating front zipper and internal stormflap provide added comfort and protection. Plus, it's machine washable for easy care, making it the perfect companion for both outdoor adventures and everyday wear.

## Description

The Virtuoso provides lightweight and compressible down insulation in a wind-and water-resistant package; perfect for warmth while setting up high camp or when conditions turn cold and nasty on multi-day treks. The adjustable hood adds an extra degree of protection from the cold.

## Features

- 100% Polyester
- Imported
- Zipper closure
- Machine Wash
- SHELL 1: 100% POLYESTER, SHELL 2: 100% NYLON, LINING: 100% NYLON, INSULATION: 80% GOOSE DOWN 20% FEATHERS
- 650 fill down insulation, and lightweight, water-resistant 20D ripstop polyester body and hood.
- Double-separating front zipper with internal stormflap
- Machine Washable, no bleach, medium heat
- China

## Images

![Outdoor Research Men's Virtuoso Hoody - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813Usx5t5eL.jpg)
![Outdoor Research Men's Virtuoso Hoody - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Bg3MC7CPL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

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    Warm, comfortable jacket w/ a hood...
  

*by G***! on Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2012*

I had mixed opinions of this jacket at first. The biggest problem for some with this jacket is the zipper. As a belay jacket it has two zippers to open bottom for ropes. I myself don't need this feature but I must tell you it will take you a few break in times & patience to get use to zipping this jacket up. The first few days I hated it, it was very difficult to zip. Now it's just like any other jacket, I don't even think about it, but if you have a short fuse or time is an issue for you, you probably will be really frustrated at first with this system. I'm usually a Mont-bell jacket kinda girl. They ROCK by the way!! Any way this jacket fits way larger than Mont-bell, so I had to exchange for a smaller size. The jacket it self is nice looking and I'd say a medium loft. The front chest pocket is a slanted design, like they took a square pocket and put the zipper right in the middle on an angle. So it takes getting use to to get thing in and out. The hand warmer pockets are great, both are very large like the inside drop pocket. And the jacket does stuff into the pocket for a pillow if needed. The inner left pocket is the large drop pocket and it is a mesh pocket, open design. On the right the inner pocket is up higher and is a small zippered pocket no large drop pocket on this side, kind of a wasted opportunity in my opinion. So in all there is 5 pockets total. It has the important waist drawcord and nice Velcro wrist closures. Nice soft tricot lining around collar with another great drawstring closure. The hood is very nice, as I am usually not a hood lover. It is helmet compatible, but snugs down tight which is great for me as a hiker as I don't use a helmet.  It has very nice loop style drawstrings at the front of the hood and a rear drawstring to really be able to custom rap this hood around your head, best design I have seen. The hood itself is full of down, no dead spots on mine. The Pertex works very well as it was tested out in 40+ wind gusts at a temp of 18 degrees. It's warm only in a T-shirt and sweat jacket, not really the best base layer or insulating either. Also tried in just a T-shirt under neath it was warm but would not recommend for long term exposure. I'm totally confident in this jacket with proper base layer & maybe a good quality fleece vest or 1/4 zip you'd have no problem with it's warmth.  I purchased the Blue/Black combo as I'm a blue fan, nice looking for a guys jacket. Which I usually purchase, as they are made better, tougher and don't hug my waist as I like to add layers. I'd say the fit is large and square shaped not really taped as it looks on the models body, nice as it is. :) sorry guys! I try and split duty of my hiking apparel with my job as it is outside all day and some of this gear is really kind of expensive, so far durability has not been and issue, no problems at all. I do have to say, it took a few wearings of this jacket to feel comfortable in it, as I'm a Mont-bell girl. But now, no way I'd send it back- it's just too warm and has great ability to adapt to my changing customizing needs. I also like the drop tail on this jacket, so when you bend over it stays down!! Outdoor Research's web site has great details as well. Under dispute with O.R. right now is they show it with 2 inner shove-it pockets, mine only has one, waiting to hear from them on this.Specs: about 8.5 oz of 650 fill to = 240 grams.weight 21.9 ozPros: comfortable & softwarm1 large dump pocket insidecustomizable hood & collarVelcro cuffsdrawstring at waist, collar, and 2 on hoodDrop tail= warm buttCons: only 1 large inside dump pocketchest & inner zip pocket weird shapelarger fit by at least 1 size compared to Mont-bell.now for the JACKET, no hood version. Just ordered it, when it arrived I was very surprised to see it was not as puffy as the original hoody! Granted I did go down 1 size but still. Feels like it was filled far less than my other hoody version. I also got the grey & black color, pretty nice not as bright as the blue. It has the same features of the hoody but without the hood. I have worn it out in 30 degree weather with just a T-shirt on and it was fine but I don't think it is as warm as the hoody and would be afraid to use below 30 degrees. It was much cheaper than my original purchase of the hoody about $65 less but would have paid more for more goose down!! I guess for the price of $135 it was a good deal. The specs for a small, mine came in at 1.16 lbs or 18.56 oz or 526 grams. Hope this helps.Bottom line: Money well spent on a super warm hoody! The jacket is warm but only to certain temps, but is nice looking and less static without the hood on your long hair!

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    Some problem with zipper
  

*by S***N on Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2013*

This jacket is a really warm. I use it with t-shirt and scarfs at -10C - no problem. Wind? Forget it. So interesting at all, exclude a zipper. It doesn`t function properly, but I think it`s a factory defect. I am from Russia so exchange to another one is too difficult for me.

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    We have two. Perfect balance of warmth / weight.
  

*by K***L on Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2016*

We are backpackers and obsessed with staying warm without packing a too-heavy pack. This coat is the perfect balance of warmth and weight. There will always be a tradeoff in the construction of product versus the weight of the product. If you aren't concerned with the weight / bulk of your down coat, you could likely find a cheaper and better coat. For this coat, the zippers are a little stiff and the fabric is relatively thin (could it tear easily?). However, these tradeoffs are necessary to get a lightweight coat at a decent price. OR makes great products in general and stands behind their products with an impressive guarantee. We haven't tested this in heavy rain yet but have tested it in a light rain and didn't seem to hold on to the water at all. I run pretty cold and have worn this in freezing temps and was nice and toasty :)In sum, we love this coat - my husband and I both have one.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-13*