Gear Review
Columbia Ice Ax Soft Shell Jacket - Men's
Underrated soft shell
By Will Bowersox
Ranked #2491 - Men's Softshell Jackets
April 6, 2009
It seems to me that Columbia has gotten a kind of bad rap from the ski/hike community. Even The North Face is now becoming passe in favor of Mountain Hardware, Marmot, et al.
I bought this little shell on sale and have to tell you, Columbia soft shells are great values. The nylon/elsatane combo stretches better than MH or TNF soft shells making it great for active use. I recently walked for 45 minutes in a 35 degree steady rain. My shell has some miles on it and has been washed at least twice. The ONLY place that water came through was on a shoulder seam and that was a spot the size of a quarter. I've got several soft shells of varying degrees of 'hardness' and this has become the one I grab most of the time.
Don't let the lack of cache' keep you away. This is a good shell.
View Details: Columbia Ice Ax Soft Shell Jacket - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Omni-Tech 3L (89% nylon, 11% elastane)
- Waterproof Rating:
- 15K
- Breathable Rating:
- 15000mvtr
- Core Venting:
- No
- Pockets:
- 2 Hand, 1 chest
- Seam Taped:
- No
- Powder Skirt:
- No
- Hood:
- No
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- No
- Recommended Use:
- Alpine climbing, skiing, cross country skiing, hiking, touring
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.