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Backcountry.com Stoic eVent Shell - Men's
So I've been looking into buying this eVent shell, mainly...
By Jon Woodhouse
Ranked #331 - Men's Technical Shells
August 13, 2009
So I've been looking into buying this eVent shell, mainly because I'm tempted by the material (God knows I don't need another one!). I've owned shells with Gore Paclite, Gore Proshell, and other waterproof/breathable materials in the past, but I'm trying to figure out how to measure how breathable this eVent stuff really is. Can anyone speak as to how it would compare to a garment with, for example, a Windstopper laminate in it? I own the Marmot Superhero softshell, which with a Windstopper laminate bonded to a "softshell" material, has sometimes breathed more like a hardshell than a true softshell. Anyone know how this Stoic eVent Shell would breathe compared to something like that?
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By Lawson Bunch
Ranked #35 - Men's Technical Shells
August 24, 2009
From the guys I have talked to at gear shops and other places the breathable rating has to be "experienced" to fully understand it, and that the written rating does not give you a good idea of the difference. They said they no longer use goretex anymore and only buy stuff with eVent. They speak of eVent fabric with tones of awe and wonder in their voices. They almost act like the people on the commercials who switch from PCs to MAcs, they say they will never go back to goretex. So that does not really answer your question but I hope it helps..
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
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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