Gear Review
Backcountry.com Stoic 2.0 Shell - Men's
A Soft Hardshell...
By cantsee
Ranked #416 - Men's Technical Shells
May 27, 2009
It's like a softshell with zero insulation and no liner. That 'bombshell' fabric they use is 3 layers in construction. Seems to breathe well.
It seems that the fit causes a bunch of problems for people. I'm about 5'8" and 150lbs, pretty plain build and the thing fits quite well. It's snug around the waist (you can tell if I had a big lunch or not) and roomier in the chest, through the shoulders and down the arms. I love the way the cuff is cut: it leaves the palm-side free, but covers the top of your hand. I guess they took a design cue from cycling jackets, because it works well for just that.
Overall, a 'pretty cool' jacket... with one niggling issue. The welded seams on the inside aren't perfectly smooth and you can feel them if you're wearing just a light base layer or a t-shirt underneath. And... the dwr doesn't seem to last too long.
View Details: Backcountry.com Stoic 2.0 Shell - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Shell] 3-ply Bombshell 2.0 stretch nylon weave with bamboo-carbon tricot backer
- Waterproof Rating:
- 20K
- Breathable Rating:
- 15,000g
- Core Venting:
- Underarm zips
- Pockets:
- 2 Hand, 1 chest
- Seam Taped:
- Welded seams
- Powder Skirt:
- No
- Hood:
- Yes
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- No
- Weight:
- 1lb 6oz (612g)
- Recommended Use:
- High-output pursuits in poor weather
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
Change me.