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Backcountry.com Shift Composite Jacket - Men's
Could somebody please discribe the Polartec Power Stretch material...
By nburcham
Ranked #865 - Men's Softshell Jackets
December 8, 2008
Could somebody please discribe the Polartec Power Stretch material ? And what part of the jacket are the panels? Thanks in advance
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By bill hartlieb
May 7, 2009
this jacket is POWER SHIELD material, a very different material than the fleece powerstretch. Power shield is a laminatiion, with a two layers of fleece, bonded to a inner laminate. this is a complicated process to build this 3 layer laminate, but the benefits are then far more water resistant, wind resistant, warmer, and yet breathable. both the tahoe, and the lighterweight panels are powershield. the gray may be a little cooler, as it has a thinner and softer face fabric.
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By Steve Tibbitts
Ranked #6 - Men's Softshell Jackets
February 20, 2009
Polartec Power Stretch is basically a very soft, plush material. It's a fairly thick material and really is super soft. The portions of the jacket which use that material are the gray parts of the jacket.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Shell] Polartec Power Shield; [Panels] Polartec Power Stretch
- Waterproof Rating:
- Water-repellent
- Breathable Rating:
- Highly-breathable
- Core Venting:
- No, naturally breathable
- Pockets:
- 2 Hand, 1 hidden security, 1 internal audio, 1 wrist
- Powder Skirt:
- No
- Hood:
- No
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- No
- Recommended Use:
- Skiing, snowboarding, alpine climbing, mountaineering, cold-weather hiking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- Canada
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