Backcountry.com Stoic 2.0 Shell - Women's - 2008 BCS

Looks pretty good; I'm a traditionalist, gear-wise, so I'm skeptical of all the welded seams. The tricot lining around the neck and chin area is pretty champion.

Had to return because of small size. My wife is an xsmall wife, but this jacket was xsmaller. Tight in the shoulders, but no armpit issues as others have described.

Backcountry jackets have quickly become my favorite due to the smart design, fabrics and longer lenghts. This shell is awesome and super waterproof yet still breathes nicely. The goat rocks!

I have to say that this jacket is extremely high quality. It is warm, great in the rain (I live in Seattle), quiet, and very comfortable. The size is right on for my marmot firefly fleece underneath, 5'7, 140 and I bought a medium. I got mine off of SAC but wouldn't hesitate to pay full is price. If you have been on the fence about this jacket, get off and buy it, you wont regret it.

I love this jacket. I have used it for biking, cross-country skiing and winter hiking, all in cold and windy conditions, and it functions perfectly. Great details like the adjustable hood and two-sided underarm zips. When my sister and mum saw it, I had to order two more for them. Awesome deal at $68.99. If you want to layer a lot underneath or want a more relaxed fit, order up a size, but for a slim fit it is not necessary (and still comfortable).

Got this one from my boyfriend for Christmas and I have worn it just about everyday since then. A lot of people have said to buy a size up but I usually buy a small and this small fits perfectly and still has room for stuff underneath (wore it skiing with a fleece and two baselayers underneath and it was still comfortable). Blocks the wind and water really well and the big pit-zips keep it airy plus it has a good feminine fit which my old shell did not have. Would definitely recommend it!

Awesome jacket for an incredible price! I got mine on sale for $68.99 and for this price I could not buy anything close to this product. I got the Carbon color.
The fit is very feminine with a very defined waist line, which is quite special among outwear. I really like it.
I got size S while I am 5'7" and 120 lbs. Fits great with a room for another layer (I use Siphon wool hoodie in Berry, size S, got it also here for $53.69, yet another great deal!).
The Stoic Shell is truly waterproof. Some reviewers did not like the material, but I love it. It's a very technical material with a smooth finish. All seams are sealed including zippers. The overall design and workmanship is top notch.
The Carbon is light gray color with true red zippers. The jacket has a whole bunch of perfect little details such as adjustable hood.

Bought one of these for my sister and one for my self. Both of us love it. I use mine for everything from climbing to backpacking to buying groceries at the store. Love this shell.
I'm a tall guy (6"5') but I'm really skinny (170lbs) I got a XL so that the sleeves would fit. The sleeves fit great. And because it has such an athletic cut, it's not even that baggy. When I put a fleece beneath it, it fits fairly snug, but I still have full range of motion.
"Bottom Line: The Stoic 2.0 Shell weathers the storm." I'm often wary of claims such as this, but with the 2.0, it's OK. It's very tough. I've (accidentally) dropped sharp objects on it with no results, hiked through thick alders with not even a scratch added to it's visage, and rolled over rocks with the same results.
My Bottom Line? The Stoic 2.0 Shell delivers.

This is a great jacket and a steal at the price. Fit is very flattering, although fits small so order up a size. Not a helmet hood, which I like.

Got this on SAC for the wife after I got mine and she loves it. Replaces an older MH rain jacket that never fit right. Very female oriented cut that looks great on her, and the chocolate color is even nicer looking in person. This jacket is a little muggy down here in the south, but just about everything is. Burly fabric and the welded seams make it look like you spent a lot more for it. Haven't had any issues with performance yet. The only thing I would improve on this jacket would be to put a wire in the brim of the hood to give it a little more rigidity. Aside from that, great buy especially on SAC.

bought it for my girl and she loves it... sleves are long enough, it fits great all around. Absolutly waterproof, the water just beads and rolls off of this as if it was a rubber rain coat. Great lightweight shell.

First the positives...sits super nice, perfectly cut for women, nice length in both the arms and torso. The color is great as well, i love the grey with that darker red.

Now the bad....it is not water proof!!!!! I used it biking to work which takes about 20 minutes, it was raining ok..not like a heavy heavy downpoor but still more than just misting. Anyway, my shoulders and chest were soaked and it took the actual jacket forever to dry. This jacket is also quite thick and does not breath very well. If you want to use this for the winter as a snowboard or ski jacket then i think you will love it (unless you need a ski guard which this jacket does not have) if you are looking for a rain coat then this is not the jacket for you. Sadly I'm only giving it 2 stars since I was really hoping it would be more waterproof than it is.

This jacket is awesome, especially at $68. DEFINITELY SIZE UP. For comparison, I usually wear an XSmall Patagonia, Small if I'm layering, but I took a Medium in the Stoic 2.0 (I'll be layering).

Other people recommend to order a size up, but I found the medium to fit true to size to layer a down sweater underneath. (But it gets pretty poofy if I layer my very fluffy down vest underneath.) The fit is really flattering and both the sleeves and the torso are long enough to prevent drafts. The hood is cavernous (though probably not sized for a ski helmet) but has good adjustment. My only concern is that the hardware isn't very burly; I'm worried that the zippers or the drawcords will break. But the tradeoff is the weight, which I'm willing to sacrifice for. All in all I really like this coat.

nice shell. kind of short. if you plan on layering, size up. elastic around bottom hem doesn't pull super tight, and since there's no powder skirt i worry i'll get a bit cold if it's windy or i take a spill. on the positive side, zippers are smooth and smartly designed. construction seems bomber so far. nice shape for a women's jacket. for the price i'd say it's one of the best. sure, fancier shells are out there but not for $115. layer this with a down sweater or fleece for chilly days and you'll be happy, warm, and dry :-)

The armpit area is really tight, and after i tried on, I feel like a penguin, arms can't be comfortable. Also, feel that the lines are seems like glue together, I think it look cheap. Don't like it at all, so return it.

I saw this jacket on sale and it was definitely worth the money. I'm 5'7" and 140 lbs and I got a medium, which fits fine with a sweater or light fleece underneath, but not with a down vest, a thick fleece or multiple layers. I like the semi-stretchy fabric and it seems fairly water resistant so far but I wouldn't wear it for heavy rain. I like how it is designed and cut, quite flattering. I disagree with the previous reviewer about not wearing it with light layers or only for climbing; in fact I wouldn't wear it for that but that might be just me.

I have been looking for a good light waterproof jacket for some time and was really pleased when I found this. I am 5' 3" 110lbs and I got an XS. The armpits are not small, more like there is just a little more fabric there so you can have complete movement in your arms, really great for climbing. The armpits don't bother me at all. The cut of the jacket it wonderful, I hate that most technical wear for women doesn't have a nice female cut, but this jacket does. Bought the jacket for use with light layers underneath (like light fleeces) which it is great for, if you want to layer more than go up a size. This jacket is quality. It was not cheeply made at all. I am an ex ski racer, I am use to dealing with only top quality gear and this jacket makes the cut, the whole jacket is fully weather proof, all seams and zippers are sealed beautifully. Plus the fabric is truly top notch.

Wish it would have been a little bigger. I ordered a medium, but I think a large would have been too big. I can wear a thin fleece under it, anything heavier would not be comfy.

Overall the jacket is a great buy, I could not be more happy with it except the sleeves were a little short. I couldn't tell you that this will be the case for everyone but make sure that when you buy the jacket you take measurements of the person who will be wearing it. Right now it is as waterproof as an arc'teryx jacket, I just hope it stays that way.

Great jacket for a tall thin person. I couldn't really layer under it which I feel is very important. Otherwise, a very elegant, well made garment.

Got this for my wife for Christmas and I don't know who likes it more; me or her. Do get one size up than usual. She can layer underneath with a fleace or light down jacket or wear it by itself. Even then it doesn't look baggy. I've been looking for months for a stout rain jacket to get her without paying $250+ for one. Great deal, very satisfied!

Bought this for my Fiance for Christmas..... she has worn it everyday since. Looks totally cute on her. Well constructed. Built to last! Totally happy with it!

Bought this for my girl and she loved it. Function is phenomenal - look is better than any other as well. Fit is great - just remember to adjust size depending on whether layers will be worn under or not. Best part - low cost.
Great shell.

I bought this shell for my girlfriend to wear over her Siphon wool hoody, the combination of those two jackets is absolutely wonderful, and this shell is top notch. I've waited a few months to review this because I wanted to see how it performed for her in different types of weather, to say the least it has been flawless - she has had nothing but wonderful things to say about this shell. The fit is true to the sizing charts and the quality is top notch.

It looks cool and has nice design lines, however, I found the arm pit opening too tight. The only way it was comfortable moving my arms around was with the pit zips open. Even with a light layer, the arm opening was way too tight. The body of the jacket fit just fine, but sent it back because of the restrictive feel under the arms. Instead I went with the Outdoor Research Mithral jacket which has better fit all around.

This one looks so good on, nice waist contours which is hard to find in winter gear. Great pit zips, waterproof yet breathable, lightweight, nicely packable. If you are layering fleece and puffies under this for hiking or skiing order one size up, I wish I had, but I still love it!

Got this for my lady friend and she absolutely loves it. She can wear it walking around town on a rainy day while staying bone dry and looking very fashionable at the same time...although I'm unfamiliar with the word, her friends call it "cute." She can also wear it hiking/walking on a breezy day without overheating because it breathes quite well. I know she's just as excited to layer up and throw it over top to hit the slopes. I can't imagine this thing would have any trouble keeping the snow and chill out as long as you have some nice thermals underneath. Overall, it's practical, functional and it looks great...taped/sealed seams and zippers make this thing unstoppable.

this is a an awesome coat... waterproof and pit zips make it great for a ski shell and it has a nice women's fit. it fits a little tight, so if you're looking for something to layer under buy a size up.

First thing I noticed about this jacket was, finally , a jacket that didn't scrimp on sleeve length - or anything else! Nice flattering fit, lots of nice deep pockets and hood adjusts large enough for a helmet. Love the extra length down the back. My first day out I wore it hiking thru nine hours of constant, relentless, Oregon rain, and it repelled the water. Order one size up to layer underneath.

Got the largest size I could, and it was a good decision. Everything can fit underneath it, and I still resemble a female more closely than a marshmallow! Quality construction, good attention to details. Got this on a whim off SAC and I had no idea what I was missing before.

Hurricane proof rain jacket. I camped in this jacket during a hurricane and it stayed dry the whole time. My only complaint is the stretchy part on the cuffs, my shirt underneath ended up with wet cuffs. The fit is great, it comes right below my hips. Great big hood, it should work well for ski season too.

This is a great shell but WAY small...consider sizing up 2x if you want to wear a down or bulky fleece under it.
fabric seemed sturdy/durable but the sizing is crazy...

Just received this jacket in time to use it on a Wind River trip. It didn't rain as much as I anticipated, but in the moments that it did rain, this jacket was Awesome! I love the feminine cut, it is very flattering. It is true to fit yet roomy enough to layer. I did layer my Backcounrty Down Sweater under it comfortably. It is a great addition to my jacket collection! I am in love...

Bombproof.
The material is thick and strong, way more burly than I had expected.
The jacket is nice and waterproof and seems like it would perform in a variety of conditions. Skiing, touring, hiking, sitting in the rain, camping or anything else.
The cut is feminine and small. I'm 5'7" 115lbs and the small fits just perfectly. If I were any taller it would be too short. The arms are just long enough for me. The hood is well designed and comes right over my face to protect from wind and rain. Its cut like a gore-tex ski shell, but doesn't seem like it should be limited to just skiing. I intially bought it to be my around town/camping/hiking rain jacket as I already have an arcteryx shell for skiing. I might go ahead and use this one instead, as the cut of this one is less boxy and more flattering than my arcteryx beta AR.

I love the color. I got it in chocolate. I live in SE Alaska, rains all the time, and I haven't had any troubles yet! My only trouble was with the zipper, that broke about a month after I got it. But no worries - I got it fixed and would still recommend this jacket to any and everyone. Great feminine cut - fits true to size. However, if you want to layer, order up a size.

love this jacket. Lots of outdoor brands dont make their womens clothes to fit like women's clothes. They eyed up being kinda baggy and not flattering. This jacket looks so great though. It definitely fits like a female jacket. Also, the quality is amazing. Water bounces off of it and wind doesn't make it through either. Great jacket! It looks great, and it works great too!

but does fit small so do orde a size up. I ordered a small and should ahve gotten a medium. Also, if you are ordering from Canada, once you've paid shipping, tarrifs, customs and exchange rate... not worth the money.You can get an arteryx cheaper at home

jacket construction is good. fit is nice. ended up ordering a med when my gf normally wears small and that seems to be right fit considering all the layering under neath.

maybe a powder skirt would of been nice for snow sports

I bought this jacket with the intent to use it as a shell to get me to/from the gym (with a light layer underneath). When I got the jacket I found that the way the pattern is cut with the drop shoulder and the underarm zip, those things cause it to cut extremely high into my armpit. It would feel ok if my arms were at a 90 degree angle at all times, but the minute you put your arms down...YIKES, it digs right in there!

I am actually an outerwear technical designer and work on fitting/patterns for outerwear jackets for a living; I don't know how the other reviewers thought the fit was great. Maybe they climb for a living and have their hands up all the time or wear huge sweaters that push the jacket away from the body. If you plan on buying it to wear with light layers underneath, I'd pass on this jacket.

Okay, so the colors are kinda bland for me, but the jacket fits super well. I am an XS and this jacket fits great in the sleeves and scoops a little lower in the butt so when I bend over the back doesn't ride up. The cut fits like a glove in the neck and blocks wind around my chin. Hood is awesome - not sure if I can fit my helmet yet. This jacket is perfect to pack because its light weight. No rain or slush gets through with the welded seams. The only thing I would like to see with this jacket is possibly a skirt and wrist gators for skiing. It would be an unstoppable shell with those features. Either or, I love it even if it is poop brown.