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Backcountry.com Shift Element Softshell Jacket - Men's

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Is this just a shell or is there a little warmth (liner) to go...

By Ranked #795 - Men's Softshell Jackets November 12, 2008

Is this just a shell or is there a little warmth (liner) to go with it?

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By Ranked #55 - Men's Softshell Jackets December 27, 2008

the softshell materials are all three components -a shell, a wind barrier, and a fleece insulation. All this is engineered into a single material. the outer shell provides abrasion resistance, DWR to repel rain and snow, the wind barrier buried inside where it does the most good but protected from damage, and a soft fleece lining for enough insulation for active backcountry tours.---------------------------------------------------Of the different BC.com softshell jackets, this one is the thickest and should keep you plenty warm jotting around town or on casual days. If you plan to do anything really active, you may even find this to be a bit warm. As warmth goes, I'd say this (the Shift Element) is the thickest, the standard Shift is in the middle, and the Rime pullover is the thinnest. All have the same properties that Bill described above, just different fabric weights to them. Really though, the warmth will come from what you choose to put on under it... and since it's nearly windproof, you can use nice, light layers and still be comfortable.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
Polartec Power Shield softshell 
Waterproof Rating:
Highly water-resistant 
Breathable Rating:
Highy breathable 
Core Venting:
No 
Pockets:
2 Hand, 1 chest 
Seam Taped:
No 
Powder Skirt:
No 
Hood:
No 
Zip-in Compatibility:
No 
Recommended Use:
Hiking, skiing, climbing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 
Country of Origin:
Canada 

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