Good, but needs refinement.

By Steven L. Sheffield Ranked #1406 - Men's Technical Shells February 2, 2009

There is no doubt that this shell works as advertised breathability-wise, and at keeping out the wind and wet.

The fit, however, is funky. The back collar sits pretty high, and the neck is really tight ... there is no way to keep this zipped up fully with the hood down unless you're a chinless wonder. The neck is either covering your mouth so tightly that glasses or goggles instantly fog, or you've got everything pushed down below the chin and back of your skull where it bunches up.

Bottom line ... below the neck, I love it. from the neck up, I'm less than thrilled, which is a bummer since I met the designer after the jacket was ordered, but before it was received.

I'm giving 4 stars instead of just 3, because it's a great concept, just needs some refinement on fit.

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

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