Outopia Vita Shell Jacket
A pocketable trail-running shell with one important figure to verify.
Brand
OutopiaReference Price
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Outdoor Gear Details
Product type
Men's packable weather shell jacket
Use case
Trail running and alpine/mountain use, as positioned by Outopia
Weight / packed size
Outopia Events lists 190 g for men's size S, while the FAQ calls it ‘Vital Shell’ and says 180 g. Confirm the current variant's weight with the brand; packed dimensions are not stated.
Weather protection
Maker/award-profile claims include a 20,000 mm water-column figure; not an independent measurement.
Key Facts
Materials / construction
Men's page lists 100% nylon main fabric; Outopia Events and the ISPO profile describe Pertex Shield 3L. Exact variant-level mapping is not stated.
Breathability
Maker/award-profile figure: 15,000 g/m²·24h; not an independent measurement.
Fit / sizing
Men's listing exposes XS–XL selectors; linked image did not provide readable body measurements.
Packability
Men's listing says the shell packs into its own pocket; packed dimensions are not stated.
Regional service
Delivery eligibility and costs depend on destination; policy terms and return shipping conditions should be checked with the seller.
Product Overview
Outopia's men's Vita Shell is a pocketable shell for trail running and mountain use. The brand and its ISPO award profile describe a Pertex Shield 3L build, while Outopia's own pages disagree on the men's size-S weight; confirm the exact variant before comparing it with other shells.
What Stands Out
The Vita Shell pairs an award-profiled three-layer construction with a compact carry format. Its unresolved weight is kept visible so users can judge the design without relying on a silently selected number.
Why It Matters
It offers a product-level entry point to a specialist China-linked outdoor label, with both the intended mountain-running role and the limits of the available fit and weight information made clear.
Best For
Trail runners comparing packable shells who can verify fit, exact variant and regional terms before ordering.
Not For
Users who need a verified packed weight, readable body measurements, independently tested weather performance or guaranteed destination delivery.
Things to Know
Outopia's Events page says men's size S weighs 190 g; its FAQ calls the item ‘Vital Shell’ and says 180 g. The brand's pages do not establish whether the FAQ refers to the same current variant. Ask Outopia to confirm the exact model and weight before comparing or buying.
The linked size-guide image did not provide readable body measurements. The men's page exposes XS–XL choices, but that range is not a fit chart.
Outopia and the ISPO award profile describe Pertex Shield 3L and publish weather and breathability figures. These are maker/award-profile claims, not independent measurements; the available specs do not map every construction detail to each sold variant.
The men's listing describes a pack-into-pocket design; packed dimensions are not stated.
Check current regional price, destination delivery, duties and return terms directly. Delivery eligibility is destination-dependent, and the return policy includes condition requirements and customer-paid return shipping.
Sources
Official men's product page
outopia.com
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Men's listing for the Vita Shell, with size/color choices, a nylon main-fabric description and a pack-into-pocket statement. Its title repeats ‘Shell’; the listed FAQ and Events figures are described separately below.
Official Outopia Events page
outopia.com
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Outopia's Vita Shell award-profile page describes Pertex Shield 3L and lists 190 g for men's size S, alongside the maker's technical figures.
Official Outopia FAQ
outopia.com
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The FAQ calls the item ‘Vital Shell’ and lists 180 g, while the Events page calls it Vita Shell and lists 190 g.
ISPO Award 2025 profile
ispo.com
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Award profile for the Vita Shell and its stated construction and performance details; it is not a model-matched field test.
36Kr award coverage
36kr.com
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Chinese-market coverage identifies Outopia as a Chinese trail-running brand and includes the Vita Shell among 2025 ISPO finalists.
Outopia shipping policy
outopia.com
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Shipping costs and destination availability depend on location and current checkout terms.
Outopia return and refund policy
outopia.com
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Explains the return window, item-condition requirements, customer-paid return shipping and policy exclusions.