Backcountry.com Shift Composite Jacket - Men's

0.95 lbs.

XXL; Chest: 53", Waist: 50", Center back length: 31.5", center front length: 30.5", sleeve length: 38.75", sleeve opening: 10.75", shoulder to shoulder: 27.25". collar height: 3".

if you exceed all the measurements for the xl

No it does not.

Just the color!

I would say an XL mainly because of your height. That way it will fit a little longer.

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The SHIFT, COMPOSITE and ELEMENT are three of four different Men's softshell jackets made bye Backcountry.com.All are comprise of Polartech materials, primarily Powershield (which is 98% windproof and very water resistant). To my limited knowledge, the regular SHIFT has the heaviest fleece backing of the three, making it appropriate for winter sports, colder and lower exertion activities than the other two. It includes the wrist pocket and a number of other pockets exclusive to it.The COMPOSITE is essentially a a SHIFT designed for higher exertion activities, such as nordic skiing or running. Its made of panels of Powershield and Powerstrech, which give it an ultimate range of motion. The Powerstrech material lacks the weather resistance of the Powershield, but offers more mobility. The ELEMENT is the "casual" cut jacket, being offered in a single color, something that many city dwellers prefer. Like the SHIFT, it is made entirely of Powershield, but has a lighter fleece backing, making it more suitable for warmer climates. Its truly a perfect Spring-Fall jacket, if you live north of Utah. The same could be said of the COMPOSITE, while the SHIFT is the ultimate Fall-Spring jacket, even sufficing as a 4 season jacket in norther areas like BC and Alaska.I have worn all three of them (I happened to spring for the Shift Welder due to it having a hood) and would say that all are definitely made with excellent construction.The BCC0164 is the 09 SHIFT, and the current ELEMENT is brand new. Also, I am not aware of the newer Composite, although I could be wrong. I hope this helps

A small water bottle maybe. You might consider a small hydration pack. Some are just a bladder with shoulder straps, not obtrusive at all.http://search.backcountry.com/?i=1&q=camelbak&t3=Camp%2FHike--Backpacks--Hydration+Packs+-+Small&u1=q&u2=t3&x=0&y=0

this jacket is POWER SHIELD material, a very different material than the fleece powerstretch.

Power shield is a laminatiion, with a two layers of fleece, bonded to a inner laminate. this is a complicated process to build this 3 layer laminate, but the benefits are then far more water resistant, wind resistant, warmer, and yet breathable.

both the tahoe, and the lighterweight panels are powershield. the gray may be a little cooler, as it has a thinner and softer face fabric.

Polartec Power Stretch is basically a very soft, plush material. It's a fairly thick material and really is super soft. The portions of the jacket which use that material are the gray parts of the jacket.

the pocket openings are zippered, but will easily accept skins. I also require this functionality, and usually put one skin in each pocket. the pockets are large, like 6inch x 17 inch, so a skin folded in half, and then in half again is usually a good fit.

I'm a Mid-west farm boy and go form here(Utah) to MI a bit and it works well in both places. Being used to the cold I'll usually just use the Shift out here unless it get real deep or cold. Winter in MI, down to about 0, I'll use the composite, over a Backcountry.com merino crew with a shell over that and keep comfy even out on the sleds

This jacket is amazing for this price. It will keep you very warm and is great for layering.

the tahoe in the main picture is an accurate image of the shift composite in tahoe. subtle differences can occur in screen color calibrations on your computer

The blue in the "detailed views" is actually a different color than the Tahoe thats on sale.Wurst, I would call it more of an aqua to teal blue, like the brighter blue in the Keep Tahoe Blue bumper stickers. Hope all is well out East-The Guy that used to pop up across cubbies all last winter.