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A tried-and-true workhorse among storm shells, the Stoic Men's Bombshell Jacket allows Utah Avalanche Center forecasters, ski photographers, and outdoor professionals thrive amidst Old Man Winter's brutal assault. You might have a closet full of jackets designed for foul weather, but this jacket's three-layer, highly-waterproof breathable fabric makes those other jackets worthy of the yard sale. Fully-welded seam construction, underarm vents for comfort, a Recco reflector for safety, and a generous, ultra-mobile fit set the Bombshell apart in a mountainous arena where details matter. Set your sights on the mountains and let this uncompromising hardshell handle the rest.
3-Layer Bombshell fabric offers 20K-rated weatherproof protection and supreme breathability so you're comfortable, not stifled, underneath this shell
Mechanical stretch fabric construction keeps this shell flexible so your mobility isn't hindered when you're fully-layered and battened down
Fully-welded seams increase the Bombshell’s durability over standard taped-seam shell
Mesh-lined underarm vents banish excess body heat during long boot packs
3-D ergonomic fit offers uninhibited mobility without drowning you in excess fabric—if you tend to like a roomier fit, size up
Recco reflector in the upper arm aids Recco-equipped search and rescue parties should disaster strike and you require rescue
Removable powder skirt and wrist gaiters complete the seal from the elements
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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
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.
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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!
Columbia definitely makes great gear as well. In my opinion, you get what you pay for. A $250 jacket from North Face, Mountain Hardwear, Columbia, Stoic, Marmot, etc.... will all perform about the same, and the differences come are usually just the specific features of the jacket and the fit. Things to consider when buying a pricey ski jacket are: -If it's insulated or not - jackets with insulation are generally less "technical" as shells, since some of what you're paying for is going towards insulation, and not a super solid outer shell that will keep you warm and dry. -How waterproof/breathable is it? - Average ski jackets start at around 8-10K waterproofing, which is OK for sunny days, but when it's dumping snow out, you'll want to be wearing something that's more around 15-20k waterproof and all that water will bead right off the jacket. - Does the jacket have anything extra that will be nice for skiing? - Extra features on a good ski jacket can include(but not limited to) Wrist gaiters, powder skirt, sealed seams, extra pockets, adjustable hood that fits over helmets, and under-arm venting.
How does Stoic compare to Columbia gear. I bought a hard shell from Columbia at a similar price piont (250 with -30%) however I never see Columbia mentioned anywhere. Should I return the gear and just go with Stoic/Marmot? Its getting a bit confusing
Body types vary too much to tell just form height and weight; I would measure your chest, sleeve, and waist and go off the sizing chart: http://www.backcountry.com/store/sizingchart.html?sizing_id=1345&sku=SIC0119&pg_id=100000124&subcat_id=20&cat_id=11
After searching for a new jacket, a BC rep led me to the bombshell. My first impression, as like many others was the seemingly soft stretchy fabric which looked like I could catch a limb and rip it easily. But pay no mind, this fabric is strong, waterproof, windproof and breathable. I love it cause just on warmer days and wearing no layers, the fabric is very comfortable yet protects. I got an XXL as I'm on the cusp of being a tad larger than an XL. the sizing for me is perfect with use of layers.The main reason I got this was all the features on the shell which I have wanted and needed for years. wrist gaiters, pit zips, removable powder skirt and a high neck. Seriously, for the amount of shell you get for the money you pay is an unbelievable purchase. I think the only difference I have between this years and last years model is the recco reflector and the mesh in the underarm vents, which would be sweet to have, (but I digress)
After a full season of use, my subjective review was outstanding for this jacket. A few things to note; there was some minor pilling near the wrist pocket, the brim is not very stiff and if you're skiing east coast, you eventually will be skiing in the rain and a sloppy brim is just annoying for me.(non helmet wearer) Also, the wrist gaiters has this very dense material that pulls into your skin around your thumb after a couple hours of use, makes the hands a little sore. (kinda wish the brim was made from this material)
My collection of stoic products is growing exponentially.I got the deep tahoe which is great, not as electrifying colorful like some other stoic products
and...and the jacket is proven while using a homemade zipline...
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.
Having been to the mountain now (not in a revival church-type way), I can update my review.
The thumbholes stretched out enough that they didn't feel tight at all. I was warm with just a 200-weight merino layer underneath on a cloudy, 20° day with reasonable wind. The DWR is solid, with water beading well. I pulled the pow skirt out and don't expect to need it again with the bibs in place. The hood is BARELY helmet compatible. It fits over a Giro G10 without any room to spare.
New gripe to replace the thumbholes - a backpack waist strap interferes significantly with the lower pockets. I don't plan on keeping anything in them while I have a pack, so no big deal for me, but it may be an issue for someone using the Bombshell in a more technical manner.
I've found Stoic jackets to vary in size more in the torso volume rather than the length of the jacket and arms. I have the insulated version of this and got a medium and it fits perfect. I'm 6', and 190lbs, 33" waist. I also have the luft hoody which has the same cut, but I got a large so I can wear a radio harness underneath at work. I'd say go for the XL if you want a slimmer fit for light to mid-weight layering, or XXL if you plan on wearing anything like a big puffy down underneath.
This jacket seems to be the same awesome jacket that Stoic has been making for the last several seasons. I can attest to the same solid construction, since I have owned the last 3 seasons of this jacket, until now, the sizing has been my only issue, but it seems they have it locked down now, which is great. Im 5'11" about 165-170 and the medium fits me on the baggier side, however im ok with that. This jacket also integrates well with the bibs, (also a medium [less baggy however]). Only two issues that keep this from a five star rating, that is, the cuffs could be a little bigger, my gloves wont fit underneath, granted I do have swany's with a pretty big wrist, but itd be nice to have the option, also the powder skirt is still only two clips, where at least the option of 4 would be better, this wont be an issue for me anymore however because of the bibs, but pre-bib, it drove me nuts.
Slight modification to the above. After a full season of using this jacket its held up nicely, however I have a few complaints. 1) the Velcro wrist tighteners are garbage, one ripped completely off (this has happened to 2 of my friends as well) 2) the wrists themselves are just too tight, I am unable to get my gloves inside (minor issue, but annoying non the less) 3) the overall quality of the bombshell line seems to be deteriorating, just not as durable or as well designed, in my opinion
I wear a 32" in jeans, and i think that my chest is about 40" give or take an inch or two, depending on the time of year. the jacket, is almost a perfect length, and just slightly baggier than i like, I can very easily fit light stoic merino base layers underneath and my stoic Hadron Vest, or 100g puffy jacket. Feel free to ask again if you have further questions. Sorry that took so long for me to get back to you.
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.
So, am qurious about the sizing for the Bombshell. And the sizing guide says nothing about the XXL..... Now, I am big guy at 196 cm and 110 Kg, and pretty long arms. Will the XXL be enough?
I am 6'3"(190cm) and 260 (118 Kg) And the XXL fits me Nicely length Provides good B.C. (Backside Coverage) The shell material has some stretch to it so you shouldn't find yourself restricted. As far as the arms are concerned Stoic tends to have a Long and lean type Cut. The only thing is with longer arms it may not be Practical/Comfortable to put your thumbs through the Wrist gaiters. All and all a very capable Shell and at this price its well worth it.
Second one I've owned and have been super satisfied! This is my go to ski jacket for all conditions, it works great with light layers. It does exactly what it says it will with a great fit. If you're looking for a high performance shell that's not $500+, get this one now!
I'm 6'4" 220lbs and went with the large for a more athletic fit.
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.
Any idea how much the powder skirt weighs? Would this jacket work as a lightweight hiking shell w/o the powder skirt. Obviously not ultra-light but would it do think it would do the job?
Phil, most people use this as a skiing jacket but I think it would work ok for hiking in cooler conditions but there are better options available. One thing to keep in mind, this is a fairly heavy jacket.
I just weighed it for you. (Yay home office!) The powder skirt weighs in at 73 g or 2.5 oz, so the jacket weighs about 1 lb 6 oz without it. It's really not lightweight and not the best fabric for a hiking shell.
For a light hiking shell, look at Gore PacLite or Active Shell, eVent, Mountain Hardwear's DryQ, or even Marmot's PreCip fabrics. Stoic even makes their Stash shell that would do a better job. There are a lot of options out there.
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.
I'm 6'2" around 220lbs. Sounds like I'm somewhere between a L and XL. I'd like to be able to fit a few layers underneath so I can ski -20C (-4F) or even a little colder. I tried on my buddies insulated bombshell XL and it was the right fit (could probably go a bit bigger). Any suggestions?
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.
Can anyone tell me for certain if this version is cut/fits roomier than the '09 Stoic 2.0 version (the last version before they created the separate Stoic brand)? I've been trying to get a straight answer to this to no avail - some of the comments here clearly suggest that it is roomier, but I chatted with a BC agent who told me that it is cut/fits exactly the same.
I currently have the '09 Stoic 2.0 in a large, and while it fits perfectly with a thin midlayer, anything more than 100g fleece and it's too tight around the shoulders and arm pits, so I'm debating between getting this version in the same size L or going up to the XL so that I can layer more underneath and use the jacket during the winter. I'm 6'0, 175lbs with an athletic moderately muscular build (31 waist, 42-43 chest) and usually wear a M in Patagonia and Arc'Teryx and L or XL in Mountain Hardwear depending on the cut. Thanks.
I also have the Stoic 2.0 and last year's Bombshell and the fit is completely different. I haven't tried this year's Bombshell, but am assuming it is the same as last year's in terms of fit. The Bombshell is much roomier than the Stoic 2.0. I had to wear an XXL in the Stoic 2.0 to be able to fit a decent amount of layers and not have it pinch at the shoulders and armpits. In the Bombshell, I wear a L and still have room for layering (6'3", 195 lbs). Based on your size, I would say that you would be comfortable in a M. See my photo which compares the two jackets mentioned (Bombshell is on top of the Stoic 2.0). As you can see, not a whole lot of difference for an XXL and a L.
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!
I ordered this Jacket - Color Black/Size Medium. I love the jacket/features but I need a large and was hoping for the Orange. Unfortunately, you have limited size/color options. What is available now and when will new stock be available?
Ira, check with customer service "Chat Now" or call the toll free number for inventory questions. If you haven't returned the other jacket yet you will also need a RMA to send it back.
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.
How does Stoic compare to Columbia gear. I bought a hard shell from Columbia at a similar price piont (250 with -30%) however I never see Columbia mentioned anywhere. Should I return the gear and just go with Stoic/Marmot? Its getting a bit confusing
Isak, Stoic is decent gear and some of the Columbia is too but you have to watch what you buy. Columbia was a really good product and then they sacrificed some quality to sell to the casual buyer. I usually buy Mountain Hardwear, Marmot, Patagonia and some Arc'teryx but it is very pricey.
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 :)
How does this shell handle adverse weather conditions, high winds, rain and snow? I'm looking for a shell that's tougher than my paclite shell and isn't as expensive as proshell. Is bombshell a good replacement for goretex?
I have an Arcteryx Paclite jacket and a Bombshell. Bombshell fabric is heavier and more supple. It has a completely different feel to it - a thicker weave, maybe?. Both fabrics are waterproof/breathable laminates and perform in a similar manner. The Bombshell handles wind well. While highly breathable, I don't feel a breeze coming through the fabric with just a baselayer under it. I haven't experienced rain, yet, but snow falls right off and the DWR is pretty robust.
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.
I bought one on "steep and cheap" last week for $140.00. First time I've seen it on there and I see their sale pop-ups all day on my computer when I am working. Did not know much about it, but I work with Mtn. Rescue, am always looking for that orange color, and need something indestructible, and after reading the reviews, sounds like this will fit the bill!
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
Quick question. Does the hood on this detach, or easily fold down into a collar? I hate having a hood flapping around behind me when I don't need it (most days, it seems, out here in CA.) Thx.
It does not zip off and has no mechanism for stowing in the collar. That said, I have yet to notice any flapping. If you cinch the drawstrings a bit, you should be just fine.
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).
Over the years all the parts Burton has replaced when I asked has probably totaled over $260. I just want some remedy to the jacket being fixed. The jacket is great and the build quality from stoic is normally great, so I think the item is just defective, and its a lifetime warranty. I'm comparing superior Burton's customer service and warranty to stoic (and by extension backcountry). My brother had a ripped Burton AK jacket from like 5 years back, and not too long ago called up Burton and they told him to send it in and they shipped back a new one.
Not everyone can track down the receipt they have for every single purchase or gift they ever received. If the item is lifetime warranty, whats the issue with fixing it without a receipt when there's a defect?
I honestly don't remember the friend/family who gifted the the jacket to me. I have a bunch of other stoic products and other gear stuff from over the years and that's lasted, so I'm fairly sure it is a lemon. Its just the problem of procuring a receipt for an item that should have a lifetime warranty. I understand if it was like a 1 year warranty, and they needed the purchase date, but it has a lifetime warranty. They should be able to inspect it and confirm that it's an authentic stoic product and that it has a lifetime warranty
Not sure what happened with your experience, but as someone who has bought quite a bit of gear from backcountry/s & c/dept of goods I will argue that Backcountry's customer service has been excellent. I own last years bombshell although it looks identical and sounds like you got a lemon. I will say I tore a 1 in by 1in hole in the hood but there were many times I came out of tight trees expecting to find a gaping hole in my arm or shoulder and the material held up great.
Hey, Got a simple question. First time seeing this jacket and actually I already fall in love with it but just want to confirm , is it really warm and comfortable when I use during winter. I'm planning to go to Colorado for snowboarding and I'm from Texas which y'all might know it is rarely that cold. So yeah, just wanna make sure about the warm temperature-wind and water resistant. Thanks everybody!
The jacket is a shell, no insulation. But it is wind proof, so you won't get chilled by cold wind through the material. Just wear a fleece underneath the jacket and you will be fine.
I prefer non-insulated shells because you can customize the underlayers for conditions and never get too hot or cold.
This jacket, by itself, is not warm. It's a shell only.
I was comfortable down to 20° with just a 200-weight merino hooded top underneath. It blocks wind and water completely. For the worst ski weather in Colorado, pair this jacket with a base layer and mid-weight fleece or synthetic puffy and you'll be fine.
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.
Call bc.com or use the chat. They took care of my jacket, and I freely admitted I hit a tree branch creating an 18 inch tear in the sleeve. I was hoping they would give me a discount on another jacket, but they gave me a whole new jacket. I shop bc.com because they have the best customer service around.
It would be awkward. The zipper on the pants is recessed about 1.5" below the waistline and the zipper on the jacket doesn't extend much from the coat.
Is it physically possible? Yes, I believe it is.
Should you? Probably not. The combination of the bibs and skirt keep snow out unless you have a really dickish buddy who likes to turn you over and dump shovels full of snow down your coat. If you have that problem, you need a different friend, not a different jacket/bib combo.
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!
Anyone know how Stoic is on their lifetime warranty? I really want to purchase this jacket to last me for a few years but I am afraid of the zipper quality.
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.
yea the thumb holes suck. theres also a seam on the thumb hole right in the wrong spot. cant wear the hand gaiters all day because literally i will blister. i usually put a liner on first to save my thumb/palm area. also the powder skirt is so loose. i have a large jacket but im skinny and the skirt just doesnt stay down unless you have compatible pants.
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.
Hey guys, long time stoic fan here, I have in the past owned several of the bombshell jackets, and I know that the sizing has been revamped a few times. Im curious as to how the fit is this year? I have the medium from the past two seasons, the two seasons ago medium is too small and last years is too large, so if someone knows how the sizing is this year, that would be awesome!
Got an update, I talked to a BC rep, that told me that it is the same fit as last year. So that's good to know, however the back cut looks slightly longer? No confirmation for that part. Hope some of that info is helpful.
I'm wondering the same thing. From the looks of it, I think it's the same as '10-11, but that jacket fit totally different than '09-10. So would be good to know for this one.
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.
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. more...