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Stoic Vaporshell Jacket - Men's

Item #SIC0117 | 23 in Stock

anyone know the CFM rating on this jacket. I already own it....

By Ranked #39 - Men's Rain Jackets September 2, 2011

anyone know the CFM rating on this jacket. I already own it. I'm just curious, given the breathability rating.

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By Backcountry.com Employee October 6, 2011

The CFM rating is approx 4-7 cfm of air permeability. being a waterproof jacket, this unique quality allows a small amount of air to pass through the membrane, and more importantly, allows the moisture rich air inside the jacket to pass out of the jacket. a Gore-tex jacket has 0 cfm rating, but also performs much less in breathability.

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By Ranked #39 - Men's Rain Jackets September 6, 2011

Yes, cubic feet (of air) per minute. Having worn the jacket on a particularly gusty ridge, I found that wind cut through it pretty easily. The jacket is extremely breathable and waterproof, but in my experience does not do the best job blocking the wind. That's a sacrifice I would make again, however, for the breathability/waterproofness combination that this jacket has. I'm just curious as to the CFM numbers for comparison purposes.

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By Ranked #4 - Men's Rain Jackets September 6, 2011

Hey Shawn, I assume you mean, "cubic feet per minute"? So even with the high breathability, I would expect the CFM to be close to, if not 0... meaning 0% of the wind gets through, or in other words it blocks 100% of the wind like any other waterproof/breathable membrane... maybe we can get a comment from BC.com?

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Tech Specs:

Material:
Vaporshell, 100% polyester ripstop 
Fabric Waterproof Rating:
28,000 mm H2O 
Fabric Breathability Rating:
46,000 g/mē 
Hood:
yes, full-time 
Fit:
3-D Ergonomic 
Pockets:
1 chest 
Seams:
fully taped 
Weight:
14 oz 
Recommended Use:
Ski touring, backpacking, hiking, climbing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
lifetime 
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