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Stoic Bombshell Jacket - Men's
How does this shell handle adverse weather conditions, high winds,...
By Evan Tougas
Ranked #105 - Men's Technical Shells
December 18, 2011
How does this shell handle adverse weather conditions, high winds, rain and snow? I'm looking for a shell that's tougher than my paclite shell and isn't as expensive as proshell. Is bombshell a good replacement for goretex?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Dave Marcus
Ranked #3 - Men's Technical Shells
December 20, 2011
I have an Arcteryx Paclite jacket and a Bombshell. Bombshell fabric is heavier and more supple. It has a completely different feel to it - a thicker weave, maybe?. Both fabrics are waterproof/breathable laminates and perform in a similar manner. The Bombshell handles wind well. While highly breathable, I don't feel a breeze coming through the fabric with just a baselayer under it. I haven't experienced rain, yet, but snow falls right off and the DWR is pretty robust.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [shell] Bombshell (3-layer, mechanical stretch)
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- 20,000 K
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- 15,000 g/m�
- Hood:
- yes
- Fit:
- 3-D Ergonomic
- Center Back Length:
- 26.5 in
- Length:
- waist
- Venting:
- underarm mesh vents
- Powder Skirt:
- yes
- Pockets:
- 2 front hand, 1 chest zip
- Seams:
- fully-welded
- Wrist Gaiters:
- yes
- Liner-Compatible:
- no
- Weight:
- 1 lb 9 oz
- Recommended Use:
- alpine skiing, ski touring
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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