Stoic Bombshell Jacket - Men's

I bought this jacket as my first shell. I have previously been using an insulated jacket for the colder months, and a raincoat for warmer ski touring trips.
Paired with a down jacket, the bombshell is the perfect all around jacket. I have used it in winds upwards of 50mph and temperatures below 0F, and besides a little excess flapping in the wind, it kept me warm. On the other hand, without the insulated layer, It had enough vents to keep me cool and dry on spring outings.
Pros - Hood fits over helmet, zippers work great, vents well.
Cons - A little loose fitting in the waist, but the powder skirt can keep it tight

So comfy, light, cool. Cheap.
Best buy!

This Jacket is great. There are quite a few things I like about this jacket, but here are a few that stand out to me. One simplicity, I don't need a million pockets, or ones that are super hidden and blah blah, this jacket has all the pockets you need in the right places. Another thing I really like is the jacket to pant interface to keep the powder skirt down. Also with the powder skirt it has a draw string, which i have been wanting in a jacket for like 4 years now. I hate when you get an XL jacket and the powder skirt is so big that it is pretty much worthless. This one you can cinch it down to any size you need allowing you to get the size of jacket you want. Oh not to mention its lightweight.

So I have had the last two versions of this jacket and just got the new one in the mail. I was so impressed with the first edition of this jacket that I got the second one but the material was lighter, less wind and water resistant. I am really happy to see that they have gone back to the true bombshell material. This is my go to shell for both resort and backcountry. So if you are looking for a bomber shell that is very well priced this is a great buy!

Bombshell just arrived to match my bibs. Thanks to reviewer Miguel, I decided to go with a medium instead of a large. I'm glad I did.

I'm 5'10", 195-200 lbs, with a 42" chest. The medium is a technical fit for me. I have complete freedom to move around without extra fabric flapping in the breeze and enough room to fit a puffy layer underneath for those brutally cold days. Another reviewer was concerned about the center back length of the jacket. Not to worry. Stoic's 26.5" is long enough to completely cover my bum. In all honesty, it feels like the medium was designed for someone around 6'2" with 33" sleeves, but I don't mind the extra length.

Stoic put some good thought into the features of the jacket. The main handwarmer pockets go through to the inside of the jacket and are mesh-lined so they can double as vents. Zipper hoods are bar-tacked for extra strength. The collar is fleece-lined for extra comfort and a little fleece flap keeps the zipper off your chin.

My only complaint - and it's a small one - is that the thumbholes in the cuffs feel a bit tight to me. I'm hoping that they will stretch out a bit as I wear the jacket.

I ordered this jacket after reading some other great reviews, and doing research on many of the different fabrics available these days. Although I'm not crazy about the super bright yellow, the rest of the jacket more than makes up for it.

My first test of this jacket was the mesas and canyons of Moab, where the weather changes fast, and the winds can get really strong. Needless to say, I was completely blown away by how well it performed. This was my first piece of technical gear, and I made the decision on the spot never to waste $$ on inferior jackets/shells for the rest of my life. This thing repelled hail, snow and rain, all blowing in excess of 50mph while standing up to jagged brush and rocks (we were building new trails with the BLM) without a single issue. The bright yellow did show dirt pretty well, and I've had trouble getting it clean even with techwash, however things did accumulate over a month to a level where I didn't expect it to come clean.

All in all, I've come to use this as my go-to jacket for everything. Holds up incredibly well to branches etc, even when bombing down MTB trails. Breathes very well, an with the pit zips even more cooling is possible, although I never quite needed it.

Make no mistake, despite being advertised as a ski/snowboard jacket, this thing excels at nearly everything.

I just spent three days with this jacket in minus 7-15degrees celsius in Japan, in some phenomenal powder conditions. This jacket held up to everything it was put thru. the "ski jacket" features like wrist gaiters, pow skirt, oodles of pockets...make this a great option. I have the North Face Half Dome, which is gortex stretch, but i actually prefer this fabric. It handled tree skirmishes, unrelenting snow and windchill to minus 17...no issues. The fit is roomy, so can layer well underneath. With TNF apex bionic, an underarmour pull over and 1.0 thermal base layer, the jacket and combo was awesome. Three days isnt long enough to test for some of the product issues in other reviews, but from this session, it was a great - recommend highly,

Just spent a week in the San Juan mountains in Southwest Colorado. The Bombshell jacket held up really well. Dry, breathable, and comfortable skiing and around town. Definitely worth the investment

Got the Bombshell recently, and thankfully the weather has been right to put this jacket through the ringer.
My initial thoughts on the fit, is that it's a pretty "athletic" fit. It fits pretty snugly around my chest, and the overall length is spot on. The sleeves are a tad bit long for me, but my only real concern is that the cuffs are extremely small, and I can hardly fit my Black Diamond Legend Gloves under them.
The material is awesome and stretches with your body while still retaining its waterproofing. It's also tough as nails, and stood up nicely brushing up on tree branches.

This jacket has blown away my expectations for a shell at this price and I'm completely sold on Stoic's gear. The mittens that are included as a gift are super warm!
Perfect shell, 5/5 stars

This is an awesome jacket. Took me awhile to find it on the site because I was looking for a ski jacket and this is under technical jackets. Seems like more of a ski jacket.
Anyway, it has most of what I was looking for in a ski jacket: large hood, high collar, plenty of pockets, 3-layer welded construction, removable powder skirt, and underarm vents. It fits me great with plenty of room for layers.
Only 2 suggestions for improvement: add a baggy mesh pocket inside for storage and a soft piece of fabric to cover the top of the zipper in the chin area when zipped up.
The orange color is very bright. Good for being seen in storms.
Even at full price this is a steal compared to other manufacturers. We'll see how it holds up.

It has a bunch of cool features. The only complaint is how it rides around your chin. It has a tendency to roll under your chin instead of allowing you to tuck your chin inside.

Picked this up as a christmas present for my dad. He's neither a mountaineer nor a snow sports guy, but his work sticks him out in the worst weather for, at times, hours on end, and this shell was just the trick for that. The waterproofing has already held up through the worst of it, he's stayed comfortable, and the color (bright yellow) keeps him visible. Normally he shuns everything short of gore-tex, but he has nothing bad to say about the bombshell. Thumbs up.

I'm impressed.

Seems to be an well built technical shell. I have used this for 9 tours now, with temps ranging from -5 to -25 Celsius. This jacket provides almost no warmth on it's own but that is what I'm looking for in a shell. The wind stopping power is good and the breathability seems quite good. The pit zips could be bigger and the powder skirt is one size (2 buttons) only but those are fairly minor complaints. The material seems flimsy but I have assaulted it several times with my ski edges while carrying them on my pack and so far no damage whatsoever.

As for sizing I am 6'0" 190 lbs and the Large fits well with plenty of room for layering.

This is an amazing jacket and I've loved the previous models. I'm really bummed about how Stoic has changed their fit, though. I'm 5'11 and 160 lbs, broad in the shoulders. I ordered the M and it was way baggy and made me look like a total snow bro. Now they're out of stock in the small, which isn't fun. The base of the jacket goes past my crotch and the shoulders are 1-2 inches too wide. What's going on with Stoic? This makes the jacket overall less usable in cases of Mountaineering, etc, because the size is just way too baggy! 4/5 in quality, 2/5 in fit, but definitely 5/5 in price!

Well I have only used the jacket for 6 ski days so I cannot rate the long term stuff. The fit was good for me at 6' and 185 pounds. I got a medium. Plenty of pockets with good seals. I was able to layer up with a heavy fleece over a mid weight fleece over a base layer without too much restriction. the price was reasonable especially compared to Arcteryx or Spyder products. It kept the wind and weather out. I would recommend this jacket based on my experience so far.

More than I could have hoped for in a shell. I am digging the semi-stretch fabric, the aesthetics, and the amazing fit. 6'2" and 190lbs and the large is prime.

More than I could have hoped for in a shell. I am digging the semi-stretch fabric, the aesthetics, and the amazing fit. 6'2" and 190lbs and the large is prime.

disappointed that i can see light from the inside of the jacket. the hand/hip pockets dont have a flap for the zipper to push up under so they leave a spot open with only mesh in between there and your body. and if youre not gonna have a pocket for the zipper to tuck under then have them zip down to close. why does everyone make jackets that zip up to close. they open by themselves especially with anything like a ticket attached to them. still a good jacket :)

Pretty Sweet. Im 6'3" and 170 pounds. got and large and extra large. pretty certain im goin with the large. nice and slim. put on a base layer and fleece and it fits over perfect. nano puff would fit under there if you wanted. long arms...if youre wearing gaunlets then i will have to make sure theyre pulled deep down inside the glove or else it would be clumpy in the arms. i worried it wouldnt be long enough because center back length is advertised at only 26.5". compared to sabre sv at around 30 but it seems long enough. i got the large in black and the xL in blue. didnt look very hard at the blue one before i ordered because I now realize the zippers are purple...looks good though. there is some mesh on the inside of the chest of the jacket and you can see this print on the outside of the blue jacket. but not because its transparent. dont ask...i dont know. hood is big and fits my large or xL mutiny with decent range of movement. pit zips are a little bit small but at least theyre there. ohh and the zippers always need help, even the main zipper. you have to straighten out the fabric to run it. im likin stoic gear because barely any companies make slimmer gear. got the vaporshell a while back and its an amazing fit. also in large. s+c. has anyone seen the bombshell on steep and cheap? id love to get it for half price.

5 stars = price point + performance. local to Telluride, CO ive been wearing this jacket for over a month now, every day ive been on the MT since the purchase. With Telluride never reaching much lower than 25degrees I wanted a SHELL that wasnt as freakin hot as my other jackets. I think the ideal layering system would be an ultralight down shirt/sweater, however I personally feel that would be too much for me still. I have felt the need to wear 3 layers of performance wear on 2 extremely blustery days however, I typically layer a synthetic sweat resistant shirt w ones casual Target brand long underwear shirt on top. This combination is perfect with the Bombshell's breathability. This jacket has taken the elements to the test and passed w flying colors. Ive had Tree collisions and blustery Powder days, and the Jacket has not a scratch, tear, or loss of waterproofing. Literally Perfect- plus, pumped for spring skiing with the bright Empire Yellow and the jackets light/breathable character.

6ft 180lbs - I wear the Med. Athletic, tailored fit. however I MUST avoid any under layers with too much neck around them. The jacket would then become too constricting around the neck. I have no doubt that if I were on a colder mountain, and more prone to wearing a down under layer, that the LG would perform just fine.

2 fine points. The thumbholes, which some have commented on as restricting, give me NO trouble because I dont use them. And the neck is Suuuper comfy with a soft fuzzy layer against ur skin on the inside.

Looking in this price range?? this jacket is a no-brainer

I bought this jacket in December and ride hard once a week in the Rockies. It has a lot of cool options and is a very solid design. I ride pretty hard and within a month the remco riped off, my wrist tore, and a zipper pull broke on my right side pocket. Stoic offered to replace the jacket with another one but it was a different color. They also said I could have it repaired and they would foot the bill. I bought an Arcterxy Sidewinder and am much happier.

The jacket started out great. Was a great all year round jacket, but as time went on a spot near the zipper began to delaminate, as others have reported problems. Also the Velcro strap stitching has come undone. It does not seem like they have fixed this as another reviewer stated concern about this. Maybe I got a lemon, who knows. I received this jacket as a gift from a family friend, whom me and my family are no longer speaking to. I thought this jacket said LIFETIME warranty, so I emailed them, waited weeks never got a reply. I finally called them, but they said I needed a receipt, which I couldn't produce since I was gifted it. Other stoic products I've used have been great, but this one has just been a let down, along with the customer service. I recently emailed Burton about some new laces for my boots, and ankle straps for my 2007 cartel bindings, and they shipped them out right away. No need to even try and remember where/when I bought it or find a receipt from nearly 5 years ago, quick response and excellent service, unlike stoic (and by extension backcountry).

got the yellow one and love every bit of it. you see all the good words from previous review. And they are true.
just some comments for the size
I am 5'11'', 155lb. bought the size S.
It feels a tiny bit small on the bottom. But I can still fit in 2 base layers and a size S Patagonia puff pullover with no problem for the arm movement. In term of size, it will be perfect to wear this shell alone for me without layering.
For reference, I have size M Stoic Stoic Luft Insulated Sweater (a touch baggy), size M Vaporshell Jacket (perfect), size M overhang pant (a little baggy), size M overhang short (perfect).
Hope it helps and enjoy the jacket.

I hate to give this coat a 2-star review, because other than the major problem I had with the wrist adjustment strap straight-up ripping off, it was an excellent coat. Maybe the problem is wearing a thicker under the cuff glove (I use Hestra Seth Mos) but after 2 days of adjusting the strap it just ripped off.

Other than that, the coat was great. Soft and supple, held out the rain and snow like a champ, and an athletic but mobile fit. I would give it a 4.5 if possible, no 5 because for some reason the pow skirt zip can't integrate with the bombshell bib bib-zip to make it a one piece. Why the heck not?

Anyway, no-brainer if you go over-the-cuff gauntlet style. Otherwise think about it.

Love the jacket, packed full of features, warm enough in the teens with a mid weight wool and fleece underneath. Breathes great and the wrist gaiters are awesome. I'm a skinny guy, 5'9 about 155, got a small and it was snug, way too constricting to fit layers underneath, medium fits great with layers underneath. It has held up well through a few days of skiing in PA and up state NY. Very satisfied so far.

OK so this is a really great value Jacket. The fit is quite large in my opinion. I am 6"1 and 180 pounds, I ordered and returned a large and replaced it with a medium the fit is perfect. I like the slightly longer sleeves. My only issue is that some of the stitching is already come undone on one of the Velcro wrist adjustments. Otherwise a great practical jacket!

I'm 5'11" 175lbs and the medium fits me like a charm. I've only used the jacket a few days so far, but this is what I've found.

Pros
- Lightweight material, breathes well but doesn't let the wind nip at you
- Waterproofing is fantastic, everything beads right off
- If you also have the Bombshell Bib from Stoic there are 2 buttons you can snap in place to loosely connect the pieces (makes the waist gaiter a little awkward but definitely works)
- Great pocket placement and sizes (plenty of room for brews, phone, and music)
- AWESOME vents! underarms as well as one on the chest which is sweet for dumping heat quick (very fine mesh is used, A+)
- The jacket is just right for me in terms of bagginess: it's a little loose with just a base-layer, and perfect when I add my mid-layer (Stoic Luft Insulated Sweater)

Cons
- Thumb holes. This is totally personal preference and I don't use them because in the past with other jackets they made my hands sore with too much pressure, bunching, etc. The biggest downside to this jacket is that the holes are made of a more sturdy material which allows them to keep their shape - great if you use them I guess, but it does cause a LITTLE bunching for me at the cuff. Also kinda related: I use a pair of Hestra Heli's with the gauntlet cuffs so I bring those over the jacket entirely - not sure how well everything would mesh if I tried to cinch those badboys over the wrist gaiter and then close the jacket cuff over that. Minor details though.

All in all I'm super stoked with the purchase and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a solid technical shell.

I just had the chance to try my new Bombshell up at the mountain recently and I am in love!!! I wear this jacket and a Stoic Breathe base layer and I am warm. I ski in Washington, where it can get a little wet somedays, and this jacket gave me the water protection that I need. I got the sweet orange color in a large and I have plenty of room to layer. I am 6'3" and weigh 215. One of my favorite things about this jacket is that it feels so light weight that I don't feel like there is any restriction in my arms or any movements like I have felt with other jackets.

This jacket is fantastic. I'm 5'9" (160-170lbs) and the large fit perfect. I use this jacket for basically everything in the winter; skiing, xc skiing, snowshoeing, biking to work, walking around town and other assorted winter activities. The jacket fits great, and can handle a base layer, a mid layer, and a fleece jacket on those -20F days or impact gear on other days. On the other end of the weather spectrum, with the vents open and the jacket unzipped, I have no trouble regulating heat in the backcountry; xc skiing or otherwise. Plus, when it gets too warm, I just roll the jacket up and wear it like a fanny pack.

My home resort is Crested Butte and in the past two seasons I've taken some big falls in this jacket (cartwheeling over rocks and through trees) with little more than a scuff. I've been speared by tree branches so hard I've gotten stab wounds and the jacket remained undamaged. Same with tumbling over rocks. I bleed and the jacket is no worse for the wear. I use these with the bombshell bib and the one exception to being bomb proof was a fall last year where, during the yard-sale, it appears as though the pants got slashed by an errant ski across the knee. My impact gear (the hard candy shell kind) may have served as an impromptu cutting board. Regardless, Backcountry replaced the product immediately. You guys rock! Your products are amazing and your customer service is even better.

Pros:
The jacket on the whole is grand. Super-water proof through two seasons. Keeps me warm down to the teens (I have the insulated version). Vents relatively well. Plenty of Pockets. Looks cool. Powder skirt is nice, and it's removable.

Cons:
THE ZIPPERS. All the zippers on this jacket seem kinda puny. The main zipper on my jacket is beginning to unravel (specifically, the stitches holding the teeth together), which if it continues will render this jacket completely useless after only two years! This is a difficult fix that could've been avoided had Stoic simply used more robust zippers. I'm sure the other zippers on this jacket will develop similar problems as I use them more and more.