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The North Face Kishtwar Softshell Jacket - Men's
This material - power shield pro - purports to possess the best...
By jacketrook
Ranked #1971 - Men's Softshell Jackets
December 11, 2010
This material - power shield pro - purports to possess the best of softshell and hardshell: highly breathable, stretchy, and comfortable but with hardcore water and wind proofing.
Does anybody have real world experience with the latter claim? I'm looking for for a single winter shell for the slopes and city, something that will keep me dry and comfortable even in the miserable east coast cold/wet/windy trifecta.
There aren't many real reviews out there about this jacket or the fabric. Sounds fantastic, but hoping to hear some actual feedback. Thanks
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By James Jenden
Ranked #1 - Men's Softshell Jackets
February 9, 2011
If you want a single shell, you're not going to do much better than this. Powershield Pro has a hydrostatic head of around 3000 milimeters, this means that if it's simply raining, the jacket is effectively waterproof. It breathes better than a hardshell, but worse than a true softshell, like regular powershield. It's supposedly 99.8% windproof or something like that, and you can feel a very slight amount of air movement when it's really blowing outside, but it's windproof enough. Keep in mind that it's a shell, and if you want to keep warm, you should layer underneath it.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Dustin Robertson
December 16, 2010
I have used the Kishtwar to backcountry ski. The Kishtwar blocks the wind and will shed water but there are no thermal properties. The Kishtwar is designed to be used while doing aerobic activities. If you where waiting at a bus stop in cold weather this jacket would not keep you warm.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Polartec PowerShield Pro (84% polyester 16% elastane)
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- not specified
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- not specified
- Fit:
- alpine
- Center Back Length:
- 29 in
- Powder Skirt:
- no
- Pockets:
- 2 front hand-warmer, 1 chest
- Hood:
- yes, full-time
- Weight:
- 21.2 oz
- Recommended Use:
- alpine sports
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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