Excellent Shell

By Austin Ranked #1978 - Men's Technical Shells July 30, 2009

I bought this shell looking for something to replace a different shell that was starting to leak and was just getting worn-out in general. After looking at dozens of shells and reading hundreds of reviews - I settled onto the Stoic. I was looking for something that could see 4 season use (with proper layering) and something far more functional than the uber-hyped fashion pieces I see everywhere.First off, the fit of the Stoic is just as advertised - trim. I am 5'8", 155lbs with the athletic V shaped build. That said the Medium is a perfect fit with just enough room underneath for a couple lighter layers. The BC Siphon wool jacket (also in a medium) with a t-shirt under that, fits perfectly underneath the Stoic on me and should make a real nice combo once the snow starts flying. But really it's the small things on this jacket that make it a great jacket. The sleeve length is perfect and the little extra length in back is great. The material rocks - I had never worn Bombshell, but it is super light and actually feels rather durable. High quality zippers and pull tabs are a great touch and having adjustments on the hood in a couple spots is also very nice.I plan on taking it out on one of the local trails here on a rainy day to see how it does and will update my review then!

Update December 2009: I've been able to use this shell through all sorts of weather ranging from downpours to freezing rain to blizzards - this initial review stands true. Excellent Shell, period. I abused it through some serious hiking and hunting trips and the shell has held up exceptionally well.

View Details: Backcountry.com Stoic 2.0 Shell - Men's

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