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Backcountry.com Stoic 2.0 Shell - Men's
Could this jacket pull a double-duty and be used as a backpacking...
By Darksider
Ranked #1594 - Men's Technical Shells
May 18, 2009
Could this jacket pull a double-duty and be used as a backpacking rain jacket?
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By Darksider
Ranked #1594 - Men's Technical Shells
May 28, 2009
I will answer my own question as it may help others thinking about a purchase... My old rain jacket, a fifty dollar Columbia variety, packed up to the size of a Chunky Soup can (it is a size XXL). The Stoic 2.0 packs up to the size of a family-size can of SpaghettiOs (also size XXL), and when rolled-up fits nicely in its hood. Sorry about the canned food references, but that was the first thing that I thought of when trying to explain the relative sizes. I just recently received my Stoic 2.0, so I have not had a chance to put it to the test in the field. However, my first impression is that this jacket is much, much better than my previous shell. I am actually glad that purchased this jacket versus some of the other brands of shells that I was looking at that cost more than double. The Bombshell fabric is no joke, and I am looking forward to wearing this up against Nature's worst!
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By Andrew
May 18, 2009
Its 20k waterproofing so it will definitely do the trick.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Shell] 3-ply Bombshell 2.0 stretch nylon weave with bamboo-carbon tricot backer
- Waterproof Rating:
- 20K
- Breathable Rating:
- 15,000g
- Core Venting:
- Underarm zips
- Pockets:
- 2 Hand, 1 chest
- Seam Taped:
- Welded seams
- Powder Skirt:
- No
- Hood:
- Yes
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- No
- Weight:
- 1lb 6oz (612g)
- Recommended Use:
- High-output pursuits in poor weather
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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