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Backcountry.com Shift Composite Jacket - Men's

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Backcountry.com Shift Composite Jacket - Men's

We didn't put the Goat logo on the Backcountry.com Men's Shift Composite Softshell Jacket until we'd tested the hell out of it and knew we'd rely on it for our own backcountry adventures. We at Backcountry.com used Polartec Power Shield fabric, which blocks 98 percent of the wind yet lets enough air circulate that you don't swelter during your spring mountaineering journey. With four-way stretch and an athletic cut, this water-repellent softshell moves with you and doesn't make crinkly, shuffly noises like hardshells do. An MP3 pocket and a hidden security pocket that holds your keys and cell make the Shift Composite practical off the mountain, too. Oh, and did we mention this jacket costs half what a comparable branded jacket does?

Bottom Line: Whether you love to ski, alpine climb, or hike, the versatile, affordable Shift Composite Softshell will quickly become your favorite jacket.

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SOLID LIGHT WEIGHT SOFT SHELL

By: DA BURG (7)
March 31, 2008

I HAVE WORN THIS JACKET ABOUT 5 TIMES NOW... VERY BREATHABLE, NON-RESTRICTING, STYLIN' AND VERSATILE. ACCOMODATES A 100 WEIGHT FLEECE NICE, ANYTHING MORE THAN THAT AND IT WOULD BECOME BULKY AND LOOSE ITS NON-RESTRICTING FLAVOR. JUST AN FYI, IT IS FOR SURE A HIGH OUTPUT LIGHTER WEIGHT SOFT SHELL. TRAIL RUNNIN', BIKIN', SNOWSHOEIN', HIKING, BACKPACKIN', CHILLIN' WITH BEERS AND THE BOYS AT THE LOCAL PUB. FOR IT'S INTENDED PURPOSE IT'S A SCREAMIN' DEAL COMPARED TO THE COMPETITION. VERY HAPPY WITH THE PURCHASE.

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How much does the jacket weigh? As a backpacker a third of a...

How much does the jacket weigh? As a backpacker a third of a purchace choice is weight, so it would be nice if all your clothing had that information on the specs list.

By: jordan2ynp2105822 (1)
March 7, 2008

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Can you fit skins in the pockets?

By: iancrae1005516 (4)
April 23, 2008

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Yes but the opening is tight. There is plenty of room in the pockets but the opening needs to be larger IMO.

By: Summit Bum (111)
May 1, 2008

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What is the difference between this jacket and the regular soft...

What is the difference between this jacket and the regular soft shell?

By: hooraybeer2138225 (2)
March 25, 2008

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nevermind, it appears that this was answered already.

By: hooraybeer2138225 (2), arnie (14)
April 15, 2008

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My new favorite

By: Houndsong (1)
March 17, 2008

Just got this jacket in a couple of days via priority mail and wore it walking the dog in a driving wet snow. Had a Patagonia Calipene #2 base layer under it and was perfectly warm and comfortable. This will be great for spring skiing, hiking etc. Never had a soft shell, so I can't say how it compares to a more expensive jacket but I am very surprised at how well it blocks wind. The medium is a good fit for me, 5'8" 165 lbs. Looks and feels great. Exceeds expectations and a tremendous value at the sale price. Shipping weight says 1 lb. 4 ounces.

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Really Sweet Jacket

By: JacketsKickA** (6)
March 14, 2008

This is a sweet jacket for the price...it keeps you surprisingly warm for how thin it is (I haven't used it around freezing yet, around 40 degrees its plenty). Also breaths quite well when active. As far as I can tell, it completely blocks the wind, and rain just beads up and runs right off of it (Although I've only worn it in moderate rain so far). It's also extremely comfortable. The fit is pretty athletic, so you can wear long sleeved thermal or similar underneath it, but not much more. I am 6', 180 and ordered a large and it fits perfectly.

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How heavyweight is this jacket. I'm looking for something with...

How heavyweight is this jacket. I'm looking for something with the warmth of a heavier weight fleece. I have a Marmot Superhero, its a bit too thin for me.

By: rschladetz1266341 (1)
March 12, 2008

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This is not a heavy weight jacket. First of all, it uses Power Shield and not Power Shield High Loft. Secondly, the different panels are not even Power Shield, but Power Stretch. That is fine if you are really doing a highly aerobic activity, but it means there are panels that do not insulate well, and are not wind resistant. Look for a jacket made entirely of Power Shield High Loft, e.g. MEC Urban Composite, but they do not make a Tall cut. Tell BackCountry.com to make a jacket of entirely Power Shield High Loft! No panels of anything else, please.

By: Anonymous08 (7)
March 18, 2008

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Anyone know what the difference is between this and the normal...

Anyone know what the difference is between this and the normal Shift Jacket? I've asked backcountry CS and all I've gotten is basically:
"Uhhh... The Shift is more water-resistant."

Is the composite two different materials? If so, which two? Is it two blends of Powershield, or do some parts not have a membrane?

Anyone?

By: Michael B. (6)
March 8, 2008

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I just got the jkt (shift-composite black/cinder) today, and as far as i can tell it is powershield all around the exterior. The black part has a slightly thick fleece interior vs the cinder which is a thinner fleece interior. The black part also felt slightly more rugged...probably for backpacks and bushwacks. I ran the sink hose on both sections and they seemed equally water resistant. The thinner fleece under the arms may aid in breathability.

This seems similar to the marmot superhero in that it has 2-3 different interiors based on function.

Bottom line...i'm happy with the purchase (power shield, made in Canada, good fit(still need to wear it though).

You can always order it w/ free shipping. Worst comes to worst, it'll cost you a few bucks to return.

EDIT:
This is not all Power Shield. The panels are Power Stretch. I have not touched the Shift, but I expect it is entirely Power Shield. The "black part" is Power Shield with wind and water resistance and insulation. The "cinder part" is Power Stretch which is just smooth surface, stretchy, non-wind and non-water resistant fabric. It offers high breathability and stretchy ease of movement. I asked several times and the folks there seemed to think it was Power Shield, but after it arrived, it was easy to tell the difference, and they were happy to pay for the return since it was incorrectly described.

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This is someone else, so I left the original info intact and thought I would clear this up.
I just got off the horn with them guys at Backcountry, and found out that the Composite, is Powershield with panels that are powerstretch. It sounds like to me that it would make this one better for more athletic activities and easier range of movement.

From what I know of these materials they are all treated the same way with DWR so they should be just as waterproof as the other, but this has more stretch but not as warm as the normal Shift.

Also if you want info on the different materials check polartec.com and it is all there so you can see differences.
Know you know, and knowing is half the battle.

By: mobo2112 (1), Anonymous08 (7), The Bomb Diggity (69), Camden (24)
April 1, 2008

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Great Jacket

By: CJohnson (2)
February 2, 2008

Great Jacket, I ordered a Med. I'm 5'10" 155lbs and it fits great. If you are any bigger, I'd probably go with a large. I got it to be my primary winter coat in Ohio, and it does fine to just below freezing. After that you need to be moving around a little to stay warm. The WindStopper material doesn't cover the whole arm (just the outer half) so that's the coldest spot of the jacket; I think the pricier BC jacket probably has this wind stopper material everywhere. Good looking...seems to be of great quality so far! Water just beads up and runs off, and a nice high collar to keep your neck warm.

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Tech Specs:

Material:	[Shell] Polartec Power Shield; [Panels] Polartec Power Stretch
Waterproof Rating:	Water-repellent
Breathable Rating:	Not specified
Core Venting:	No, naturally breathable
Pockets:	2 Hand, 1 hidden security, 1 internal audio, 1 wrist
Powder Skirt:	No
Hood:	No
Zip-in Compatibility:	No
Recommended Use:	Skiing, snowboarding, alpine climbing, mountaineering, cold-weather hiking

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SOLID LIGHT WEIGHT SOFT SHELL

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