When someone has a chance to review, can you comment on the length and the hood? Thanks!

Length of M's Large (measuring from center-front neck seam to bottom) is 24.25". Hood is climbing helmet compatible - same hood used on Stoic eVent Stash. Vaporshell is a Stoic proprietary fabric. Vaporshell contains a PTFE-based membrane - other well known WPF/breathable fabrics also use a PTFE-based membrane. The major difference is the breathability of Vaporshell. Vaporshell also employs a slight amount of air-permeability - i.e. air can pass through the face of the shell, adding further to the venting/breathability of the shell. The drawback of Vaporshell is that we cannot use our signature welded construction with this fabric - the Vaporshell membrane is not strong enough to hold itself together in a welded seam application. In order to reliably produce this style, we elected to use the traditional cut/sew/tape method long used in the industry.

I must say, I'm a little disappointed with the lack of welded seams. I thought that was pretty standard on Stoic stuff. Any reason why, Backcountry?

Yes Shawn, Stoic is proprietary to Backcountry, because it is their house brand.

I have zero patience. Rather than wait for you guys to review it, I bought it last night. I'll post a review when it arrives. Anyone find any VaporShell reviews online? Is it Stoic proprietary?

Mine's arriving tomorrow and the weather in Boulder has been decidedly poopy, I'll have a review up ASAP.