I bought it on Amazon, the jacket is very good, when rolling, very little water enters, if you have to swim, a little more enters but without problems for the use that I am going to give it.
However, I don't understand what they did with the hood, on the one hand it comes with a ribbon to tie the hood when not using it, but it doesn't work. On the other hand, the hood has very low water drainage, without the hood on when rolling, the water remains stagnant like a bucket, and with the hood on, the water takes time to drain, it could have water leaks higher up.
Other than that everything is very good, I recommend the jacket.
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Product Details
On days when the sea meets the sky and you're at the mercy of Mother Nature, being prepared for the unpredictable is crucial. Featuring a neoprene neck seal for all-day comfort, the waterproof, quick-adapting NRS Men's Orion Paddling Jacket protects paddlers from swirly conditions.
- 4-Layer Eclipse™ fabric for dependable dryness, breathability and toughness.
- Paddler's Cut™ for an athletic fit.
- The punch-through neoprene GlideSkin™ neck seal is a less restrictive alternative to latex yet still keeps most water out.
- Latex wrist gaskets completely seal the sleeves for rolling and keep paddle-drip out.
- Wrist cuffs are reinforced with extended neoprene protection to keep arms dryer.
- Mesh holes at the wrist and neck drain trapped water.
- Inner skirt with a dual-adjust neoprene waist mate with your sprayskirt to keep you and your cockpit dry.
- The perforated face shield with a soft fleece interior blocks wind and spray without restricting airflow.
- Offset zipper design keeps the face shield out of your way, whether closed for maximum protection or open for added ventilation.
- Articulated, fully adjustable hood fits comfortably with or without a helmet. Hood stows compactly when not in use.
- Reflective tape on the hood, and reflective graphics throughout the jacket, keep you visible in low-light conditions.
- Features two splashproof, zippered sleeve pockets for small essentials.
Imported.
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Made with PFAS chemicals.
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Specs
| Gender Sizing: | Men |
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| Category: |
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| Material Type: | Eclipse™ |
| Waterproof: Impervious to liquid water. |
Yes |
| Breathable: Allows water vapor, or perspiration, to pass through. |
Yes |
| Neck Closure: | GlideSkin™ neoprene gasket |
| Wrist Closure: | Latex gasket with neoprene volcano-style overcuff |
| Latex Neck Gasket: | No |
| Latex Wrist Gasket: | Yes |
| Double Tunnel: Kayaker-specific feature for sealing water out of the cockpit. The inner tunnel fits against the body inside the sprayskirt tunnel and the outer tunnel cinches around the sprayskirt tunnel. |
Yes |
| Waist System: | Double-pull hook-and-loop closure |
| Reflective Detailing: | Yes |
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Sizing
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Reviews
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5 Ratings
5 Reviews
Rated 4 out of 5
Mar 11, 2025
What happened to the hood design?
Rated 4 out of 5
Jan 7, 2025
Orion paddling jacket
Have not been able to use this jacket yet,seems to be well made, i like the fit,shipping was great. NRS is an awesome company to deal with.
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 17, 2024
alternative to full dry suite
I bought this instead of a full dry suit and have been happy with it when used in conduction with NRS dry pants
Rated 5 out of 5
Dec 28, 2023
Great dry top! After getting the neck gasket stretched and trim tis jacket fit perfect and kept me warm and dry all day!
Rated 4 out of 5
Nov 27, 2023
My choice for paddling in inclement weather conditions.
If you're looking for a bomber paddling Jkt for lumpy waters and winter paddling the Orion Jkt ticks all the boxes. It's tough, breathable with a great fitting hood to keep you cozy. It's sized a bit small, I sized up one size.
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Why did you choose this?
Needed a semi-dry jacket for an Alaska trip
Sea kayaking in SE AK
Multi night canoe paddling trips when it rains for daayz.
Wanted a hooded waterproof paddling jacket