Backcountry.com Shift Composite Softshell Jacket - Women's - 2008 BCS

I ordered a large based on reviews and it fits generously (I'm 5'7", 130 pounds), but I can layer under it as a result. It's lighter than I would have thought, but also warmer, so it's become a great addition for morning hiking, evening camping, etc. I have another soft shell which weighs more, but isn't as comfortable or as warm, so it's in the back of the closet now. Looks better on than in the photo, although I wish it came in darker colors. Great piece of gear!

Beautiful jacket! It's a bit snug for layering, but the jacket itself is pretty cool. The stretchy material gives it a nice fit.

Beautiful jacket! It's a bit snug for layering, but the jacket itself is pretty cool. The stretchy material gives it a nice fit.

My husband just got me this jacket for my birthday, and I'm already loving it. I wore it in 25 degree WINDY weather, and it did a terrific job of blocking the wind. It is more lightweight than some softshells, but the material is more flexible and softer than many others. It does run a little on the small size with a trim, athletic look - definitely fits like a jacket and not a coat, so I don't think you could layer too much underneath unless you went up a size. All in all, backcountry made a super comfortable, soft, attractive, and technical jacket with this one!

I love the way this fits...an xs is just right; I am just under 5 feet tall and 100 lbs. Things are always too long in the torso, but this fits just right at my hips. I was a little concerned that the grey box on the front was too square at first, but I got used to it. I have worn it through the fall alone and under another shell in colder weather...definitely not a stand-alone ski coat. It was also more waterproof than i expected...rain has been beading right off. I also love to pocket...my ipod sits in it just right when I am running. I would buy it again!

I bought this jacket for my fiance. At first, I was heasitant to buy an off brand coat (not Marmot, Salomon, North Face, etc.). When I recieved this coat and took it out to look at it, my mind was put at ease. She and I cross country ski quite a bit. She had a jacket that did not wick the moisture away from her mid layer, therefore she would get cold. This jacket is very nice. It does what it is designed to do. It is a very nice looking jacket. I will say that I had to order an XL, and she wears a medium winter coat. The sizes are very small. Overall the coat looks nice, feels nice, does a great job at keeping her warm, and it moves well. Great coat.

This softshell is short in the waist. The back is extended but it's as long as the front should be. I'm 5'8'' and pretty fit so I got the small so it wouldn't be too boxy. The color is nice and this jacket looks pretty slick otherwise.

Ordered this for my wife in a Small, and had to exchange it for a Med. The fit was a little too "athletic" for her. Fit was true to size in the chest, with a bit too much taper into the belly. Very nice softshell jacket!

I'm 5'5" and 113lbs -- generally a size two or a size 0. The reviews said it ran small so I got a size small rather than an XS and the fit is...odd. It's big through the chest (but then I have none!), shoulders and arms but fits (almost tight) around the hips.

But I love it anyway especially since it got it for a song on SAC. It's big enough that I can layer under it and it's sufficiently water resistant that I'd take it skiing or ice climbing on a clear day and not worry too much (although I'd also pack a real shell just in case). So far though I've only worn it to kick around town.

I've had this jacket for a year and it's a staple in my wardrobe. It's pretty water-resistant, and moves great. It's not bulky at all which makes it great for layering. The only problem I have with this jacket? It always looks dirty, and picks up dirt at the seams especially...even right after I wash it.

A perfect fit, and very comfortable, you don't feel like your wearing a heavy/restricting jacket but still you get all the warmth you need!