It breaths !!!!

By buddah76 Ranked #19 - Men's Technical Shells November 8, 2008

OK, here you go, I have tested it and writing short report, it should help.
Testing conditions:
Temp 75F
Humidity 46%
Conditions: sunny, clear
Walking speed 3.4 mph
DIstance 4 miles
Terrain: flat
Pack weight: 30 lbs
I did this short hike in completely zipped up jacket with cuffs veclros closed tight. I got wet only on my back, front (where packs buckle was) and minor in armpits. Normally you wouldn't wear jacket in such weather, but I wanted to check how it breaths, and it DOES. Far better than any Gore-Tex, and I've tried Pro-Shell, Paclite, etc.
As far as sizing - go one size up from your normal, it has athletic cut. Upper body fabric is burlier than sleeves/body for backpack usage.

For manufacturers note: pockets on this jacket are on your waist line, whicj means they are completely obstructed with waistbelt of your pack. Might want to move them higher in next model.

Hope this helps.

View Details: Backcountry.com Stoic eVent Shell - Men's

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