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Backcountry.com Stoic eVent Shell - Men's

Item #BCC0177 | 0 in Stock

How does the waterproof rating compare to gore pro and paclite?...

By Ranked #2116 - Men's Technical Shells April 16, 2009

How does the waterproof rating compare to gore pro and paclite? (seems obvious breathability on this specific event product rocks). Be great to see material denier rating's given by BC and some explanation on site of the denier ratings (try googling/hard to find good info). This seems to be my 'match all' shell, singletrack mtb/whistler MTB/hiking/ocean fishing/skiing, sometimes our exposure is 8 hrs in serious PNW deluge...will this match my helly or pataguchi SST for H20 proofness?

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

By Ranked #1417 - Men's Technical Shells April 22, 2009

Im assuming youre talking about gore-tex proshell and gore-tex paclite? The difference is the breathability but also the thickness. The paclite is 3 layers consisting of the outer material, gore-tex membrane, then an inside material. Proshell still has those 3 main layers but just more of them. Im sure you can find this information on the gore-tex website if you want the specifics.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

Tech Specs:

Material:
eVent fabric 
Waterproof Rating:
15K 
Breathable Rating:
20000g 
Core Venting:
No 
Pockets:
2 Hand, 1 chest 
Seam Taped:
Yes, fully 
Powder Skirt:
No 
Hood:
Yes 
Zip-in Compatibility:
No 
Weight:
14oz (396g) 
Recommended Use:
Skiing, climbing, touring, backpacking 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 
Country of Origin:
Canada 
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