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Cloudveil Firsturn Softshell Jacket - Men's
This is a sincere question: just how good can a shell jacket...
By Jon
Ranked #3547 - Men's Softshell Jackets
October 27, 2009
This is a sincere question: just how good can a shell jacket get? For those of us who've been around a bit, we've probably all collected a number of jackets. Maybe they've been getting a little stretchier, a little quieter, but, from my perspective, I'm finding it hard to rationalize upgrading.
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Ian McCalder
Ranked #29 - Men's Softshell Jackets
October 29, 2009
Jon, that depends entirely on what you're using the jacket for. If I'm just walking from the house to the car, and from the car to the office, then replacing my nylon rain jacket with a Gore-Tex shell really isn't worth it. However, if I'm ski touring, ice climbing, and in heavy rain a lot then the nylon jacket is bound to get shredded where a sturdier shell (soft or hard, some softshells are pretty weatherproof these days) would stand strong. If you can't rationalize upgrading chances are you don't need to. As long as your jackets keep you warm, dry, and safe when they need to, there's no point in blowing money on something that's newer and shinier. That is, of course, in my opinion.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Shell] Cyclone (84% polyester, 16% spandex); [Lining] 100% polyester fleece
- Waterproof Rating:
- Water resistant
- Fit:
- Slim, loose, etc
- Core Venting:
- No
- Pockets:
- 2 Hand, 1 chest
- Seam Taped:
- No
- Powder Skirt:
- No
- Hood:
- Yes
- Weight:
- 22oz (624g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backcountry skiing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
Change me.