Gear Review
Backcountry.com Shift Welder Hoody - Men's
Ready for the next shift
By Grant Helgeson
Ranked #1520 - 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: 3 Yes
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.
2 Comments Last Reply: March 6, 2010 By: sco3514588
I'm about the same size as you. Do you think a small would be too small? Do you wear a medium so that you can fit a few base layers on under it?
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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