Gear Review
Ready for the next shift
By Grant Helgeson
Ranked #357 - Men's Softshell Jackets
February 23, 2009
As an avalanche forecaster, I'm pretty hard on things. Two stroke machines, storm days where you can't see your ski tips, spilling the red bull on yourself on the last hour of a 15 hour shift, these things are hard on gear. The shift welder has been my go to shell all season, from winds blowing 50 mph on the skyline to snow falling at 3" in an hour, the shift welder has clocked in and given 115%. I'm super psyched on this piece. I'm 145 lbs, 5' 10" and I wear a medium. Plenty of well placed pockets to hold camera, compass and more. As soon as there's a womens available, I'm buying my wife one!
View Details: Backcountry.com Shift Welder Hoody - Men's
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Polartec Power Shield softshell
- Waterproof Rating:
- Highly water-resistant
- Breathable Rating:
- Highly breathable
- Core Venting:
- No
- Pockets:
- 2 Hand, 1 chest, 1 internal chest
- Seam Taped:
- No, welded seams
- Powder Skirt:
- No
- Hood:
- Yes
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- No
- Weight:
- 22oz (635g)
- Recommended Use:
- Skiing, hiking, climbing, camping, touring, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.



1 Comments Last Reply: December 11, 2009 By: bill hartlieb
per your request, there is a womans welder! check out the womans Stoic welder, in a low loft, AND and insulated version.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No