Exactly what I wanted!

By Scott Sullivan Ranked #62 - Men's Softshell Jackets December 29, 2008

Bomber jacket with great looks! I disagree with "D's" review in a few areas... I thought the fit is perfect... I'm 6'0" and about 165lbs with kinda goofy-long arms. The sleeves drape perfectly below my wrists and the openings are snug enough that it's not a challenge to get your hands through, but would be tough to go fishing in the sleeve for that undershirt sleeve that got tugged up a bit. The length of the jacket is perfect... comes right down to the base of my manhood, so you don't have to worry about peeing on your jacket on the way home from the bars. The Shift Element is a bit stiffer and thicker than the standard Shift. Perhaps I can clear up the matter of the wrist pocket and the internal/MP3 pockets... they don't exist. The neck is nice and snug (I wear a 16.5 in mens shirts) and there's room to breathe, but it's snug enough to keep the wind out. I got the Earth color for casual wear and love the look. Overall, I couldn't be happier with this jacket. Oh, and I found mine on SAC for under $80... but my review would be the same if I had paid full price... it's a great piece of gear.

View Details: Backcountry.com Shift Element Softshell Jacket - Men's

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