Gear Review
FIRST WORN IN THE LEGENDARY CITY OF ATLANTIS
By Adam Pollak
Ranked #1971 - Men's Softshell Jackets
April 27, 2009
My shift welder hoody finally came today-and I was not disappointed. It is the best jacket EVER MADE. It allowed the ancient Atlantians to survive underwater and turn water into straight breathable air. No, but seriously this jacket is everything they say it is and more. Soft, breathable, Frickin' Sweet Looking, lightweight, mind-blowingly amazing feeling and looking, and amazingly comfortable. Did I say it looks really cool? My only complaint would be with the sizing. As usual BC makes the sleeves a little long, or maybe my arms are too short :( ! It's not long enough to be a problem though, thankfully. They also say that is is an athletic fit, and this is surely true, I am 5'9.5" and have recently dropped from 190 to 175 in the last couple months. At my current weight it fits pretty much perfectly, but with no room for a second layer below it. My biggest problem at this point is that its 80 degrees out in D.C. and I can't really wear it outside. It looks like its going to rain in a couple days and I'll get to go outside and dance in pure ecstasy. I might sleep in this jacket and nothing else tonight. I think I'm in love. Thank you backcountry.com .
View Details: Backcountry.com Shift Welder Hoody - Men's
Helpful Votes: 0 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.


