686 Men's GORE-TEX Core Shell Jacket 2026

High-performance GORE-TEX reliability with an added chest vent for extra breathability and built to last a lifetime.

The 686 team asked for a no frills, straightforward GORE-TEX jacket for the backcountry—a lightweight, durable shell for days in the backcountry when weather turns and the turns are deep. With added chest vents for breathability, this 2 layer GORE-TEX shell will keep you lapping your favorite runs on a storm day without stopping to dry off.

Details 

• 2-Layer bluesign® Approved GORE-TEX Poly Fabric + PFC Free DWR
• Shell Design
• Outdoor Apparel For Severe Wet Conditions
• Made With PFAS Chemicals
• Air-Flo™ Chest Pocket Vent
• Water Resistant Chest Vent Zipper
• Attached Adjustable Powder Skirt with Lycra Stretch Panel
• Adjustable Helmet Compatible Hood
• Phone Heater Pocket
• Velcro Pass Pocket w/ Key Clip
• Inner Lycra Wrist Gaiters
• Adjustable Welded Cuffs
• Adjustable Bottom Hem Cinch
• Pant Jacket Connect™ System
• Internal Goggle+Goggle Lens+Stash Pocket
• Internal Lip Balm Pocket
• Hood Link System
• Glove Link™ Inner Thumb Grip
• Tangle Free Headphone Loops
• Chest Pocket Inner Key Clip
• Fully Taped GORE-TEX Seams
• Helmet Compatible
• Internal Pocket Count: 2
• External Pocket Count: 4
• 6-Pocket Design

Features 

• GORE-TEX: The Gold Standard in waterproofing. Guaranteed to keep you dry.
• Helmet Compatible: Hoods built to fit comfortably over a helmet.
• Hoodlink: Keep gear in order when not in use by creating a packable system.
• Shell: The outer layer of a garment that works to keep water and wind out and warmth in.
• Air-Flo™ Vents: Vents that allow fresh air in and moisture out to help regulate your temperature.
• Windproof: Fabric that doesn’t let the wind penetrate.
• Taped Seams: Taping seams makes them as waterproof as the fabric itself and keeps moisture out.

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