Description
Lighter than a vapor.
- Lightweight VaporShell shuns rain, and vents body heat like none other
- 3-D Ergonomic fit moves with you, not against you
- Extremely compressible—plays nice with other gear in your pack
- Stoic Vaporshell fabric’s air permeability and vapor permeability is so shocking you’ll swear its magic
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Pretty cool jacket for the price
Emerson Takahashi
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Snag this jacket while it's on sale. Seriously.
While it may not compare to the latest and greatest $500 Arteryx jacket, the cheap rain shell will always have it's place for all lovers of the outdoors.
This jacket is easily stashable, tough as nails, and will leave you feeling like a bad ass as you trudge through the downpour fearlessly in your Vaporshell
Expect the typical Stoic fit- slim around the chest and waist, with long sleeves. I'm 5'7, 135lbs and while I'm normally a small, I ordered a medium to accommodate for layers and it fits great. Sleeves are probably about 2 inches longer than I need them, but I can (sort of) use the velcro straps to cinch them down at my wrist.
And speaking of the velcro at the cuff, they're about 80% pointless.
They're made from a stiff rubber/plastic material that doesn't use conventional velcro hooks. While I understand the point of this is to reduce the amount of damage that normal velcro does to the cuffs, the velcro on this jacket hardly sticks at all.
As far as the pockets go, I think Stoic made the right choice in omitting them. A waist belt from a backpack will interfere with the pockets making them inaccessible. Instead of going with the alternative pocket placement around your ribcage(which looks a little funny while you're not wearing a backpack, and is uncomfortable to rest your hands in), Stoic just left the pockets out and probably saved themselves an ounce of weight.
Does pretty good in the rain as far as I've been able to tell. Got caught in a rain storm while climbing, and stayed plenty comfortable for the hour or so it took us to get everything back together to head back down.
The outer fabric did start to get wet. Though the moisture must have not passed through all the layers of the jacket though since I didn't feel any actual moisture on the inside.
Almost 5 stars...
Dahlin Draper
Member since
I love this jacket and wear it all of the time. It keeps the wind and rain off my back without the bulk of other jackets. It's not insulted, so I wouldn't recommend it for snow unless you are layering. I like to take it climbing just in case it gets cold or windy on the rock, but it is a great casual wear as well. The only reason that i wouldn't give it 5 stars it the stupid cuffs. Whoever designed them must have been on crack. They should stay velcro-ed together, but they don't. Even though it bugs the heck out of me, I still love the jacket, but I can't give it 5 stars because stoic really dropped the ball on those cuffs...
Love it.
sooki
Member since
- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I used this jacket all winter. It stops wind, snow, and any rain I've ran into. I could only say positive things and it was only about $50 during one sale. Plenty of room for layers, with a down+fleece underneath you will be more than comfortable in winter. My only issue is that it fits a bit short, not too short but i'm really tall (6'2) bought a L. There is only one pocket on the chest and no mesh in the pit zips. This is fine with me. LIGHT. If your value-oriented: BUY IT. I would like to buy more stoic stuff in the future.
Worth the money
Ryan Hamilton
Member since
This is a pretty good shell, but for the money you can't expect super high quality. It breathes OK, but not great. Used this on Mt. Rainier when rain started falling a bit. We were climbing some steep stuff so I was sweating pretty good. I never felt too clammy, but I have other shells that breathe a lot better under similar conditions. The fit is good and pit zips are nice to dump heat.
It grows on you
Greg Bean
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
When i first got this jacket the color scheme is what attracted me. Its a sweet looking jacket. There were a few things that were a little weird at first. The zipper is reversed and there are no side pockets. I don't care about the zipper and i've come to like having no side pockets, especially when my pack on. Its more comfortable to have no pockets under my pack straps. It has two zippers on the pit vents which lets to fine tune the amount of venting you want. My only complaint is the velcro closures on the wrists, they're a little weak and have a tendency to come undone, otherwise a very functional good looking jacket.
http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-gear/clothing-apparel/jackets/hard-shell/Vaporshell.html
nice looking jacket but....
JTRAIN
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This is a great looking jacket. I liked the colors and look, but when i tried it on, it was tight under the arms and the zipper is on the wrong side. Maybe I would have been better off with a large, but the zipper was a deal breaker. I will be returning this, unfortunately.
Solid rain jacket.
timsoder2175784
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I really like this jacket. It's surpisingly sturdy for such a basic jacket. I used this on a Whitney summit and stayed as dry as a bone. It looks pretty good as well. My only complaint is that the hook and loop fasteners on the cuffs do not work very well.
It Works!
tim5353986
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
It works! I wanted a waterproof shell for hiking here in Wisconsin. I've used the coat in driving rain to snow storms and it is waterproof. There is some build-up of condensation but you can always open the vents. No other pockets than the chest but what do you want for the price? It fits tight in the body and has long arms! If you're traditionally a slim fit clothing wearer this coat makes for a great outer shell.
great jacket but no pockets!
Andrew Rice
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
This is a great rain jacket! After having a plethora of Stoic underlayers and socks, this was my first outer wear piece. Definitely very happy with the fit and quality. I can wear it around town too and not look like I just got off the trail like I feel some other similar jackets make me look. My only gripe is the lack of hand pockets on the hips.
A nice jacket but...
wayne lockett
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
nice jacket for the price(on sale).don't buy jacket if you plan on layering,it's tight under the arms(feels almost like a straight jacket),and narrows down towards the hips.only one pocket,and the Velcro straps on the sleeves do not attach very well at all.good waterproofing and wind resistant properties.
So I really like the jacket, and reading...
adnp63474
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So I really like the jacket, and reading the reviews it seems I may have a dud or at least a similar problem as a few others are having. My jacket does not seem to bead up water at all, it just soaks it into the outside layer. At first I was very alarmed, but later noticed I still wasn't wet on the inside. Is this a flaw or how the jacket works?
Nic
Member since
Seems to be the way mine works as well, no water is coming through though and does not seem to effect the breathability.
bolp46334
Member since
I had the same issue. I ended up just throwing down $10 for a bottle of Nikwax and now it beads water like I feel it should. Kind of crappy if that's what has to be done though.
Vaporshell
Nic
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Very breathable, first time I have not had condensation build up in my shell when AT skiing. Does not completely block the wind, but as water resistant as any goretex proshell I have used.
Great Shell
Nolan U
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I've used it several times in the rain, snow, hail, you name it and it never leaks and keeps my underneath layers completely dry. I'm 6'4 185 lbs ( a tall skinny guy) and the size large fits perfectly. I usually have a hard time finding jackets with arms long enough but this jacket is good in length for arms and the torso section. The only con I would have is the armpit zips drive in your armpits and can be a bit uncomfortable at first, but you will get used to it and there is still enough room for a layer underneath.
Solid No-Frills Jacket
Scott Pendleton
Member since
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I bought this jacket because it was on sale and I wanted a shell to go over my puffy for really cold days. I'm happy with it for that use. I'm 6'2", 150lbs (tall and lean) and the medium is perfect; it goes great over my Marmot Ama Dablam jacket (also M), but it also works well over a softshell or fleece. Wearing it standalone is also fine, it's fitted well and not terribly floppy or baggy. It looks good, too; I have the blue with the bright yellow zippers and it's understated but still visible.
Waterproofing has been no problem, I've worn it in rainstorms and stayed completely dry. It's not particularly breathable (as it shouldn't be), but the ample pit zips kept me pretty sweat free too.
It's reasonably tough, I wear it skiing and have brushed more than a few trees and no problems at all.
The hood drawstring is a little crappy, I'd prefer one of the spring-loaded plastic buttons to these floppy foam things. In addition it only has the one pocket; it would be nice to have two on the side, but for the quality of jacket combined with the price I'm not complaining too much.
Stoic Vaporshell
Tommy Nankervis
Member since
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I bought this because my friend has one and let me use it. I used it as an outer layer to climbs King's Peak, and it was the best garment I wore on the trip. It makes for a great summer rain jacket, or could be used on really cold days as a shell too.
Odd Sizing
Kodee
Member since
- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I returned this product before using it
First impressions were that it was a well built rain shell. Once i tried it on the fit was very odd. I usually wear a large in almost everything, well this was far from the truth with this jacket. The underarms and chest was very tight, the torso length of the jacket was very short. But the sleeves were a tad long. Also the velcro cuffs are worthless, they don't attach at all. I sent it back in exchange for a extra large. If it fits better i will keep and cut off the straps and put on actual velcro straps.
2 hours under moderate rain
aliengin162982
Member since
- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Well, I guess you get what you pay for. But I really don't know if I got a lemon or just everyone here missing the point of a rain jacket? Yes it is insanely breathable but at the same time it is not waterproof at all. I have a Brooks running wind shell protects from rain better than this. It did not leak but after 2 hours I was all wet. It was not a downpour but raining moderately. Then a day later I tested under the shower for about 3 minutes and same result. It makes a great windbreaker for summer drizzles.
Great jacket for the price
Kyle
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
This jacket is insanely waterproof for how breathable it is. It is my go too for hiking in the summer months because it keeps you cool and dry. I also loved the long sleeves as I am 6'7, the only bad part of the fit was that the jacket came up a little short on the torso. I dont know if I'd pay 130 for it but definitely worth the discounted price
I have an 800 down jacket which is great...
Macestar
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I have an 800 down jacket which is great but rain isn't kind to it. Will the Stoci Vaporshell Jacket cause me to overheat?
nice jacket
gnat67
Member since
- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
have worn this hiking the finger lakes trail in the rain and stayed totally dry. fit is a liitle tight in the arm pits (ie athletic) but works well when carrying a pack. long sleeves let you pull your hands in yo stay dry and under arm vents help to stay cool. velcro on wrists is as useless as everyone says but over all very happy with this purchase
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