Love this shell

By Steve Masters Ranked #393 - Men's Technical Shells August 11, 2009

I bought this as a (yikes) third shell in my lineup. I have a Arc'teryx Sidewinder SV(burly winter shell) and TNF Triumph (UL 3-season shell). I bought this jacket for 3 reasons: 1) eVent 2) weight 3) minimal design.

The eVent has lived up to the hype I've seen and heard about it. I really think it is the best waterproofing option available. Breaths better than the Go-tex and any PU coating. I also prefer a waterproof fabric over PU coatings which wear off too easily.

The weight is also great. Its not the lightest, but for its weight its the burliest jacket I've seen (MH Cohesion, TNF Venture). I'm happy enough using it on backpacking trips, through the shoulder seasons, and into winter (unless its going to be super icy, where bust out the Sidewinder). It works well when you slap an insulating layer over it at a rest, then rip it off to keep booting up.

The minimal design is good, two hand pockets, one chest pocket, simple velcro on the cuff. Although minimal, BC put a fleece panel on the back of the neck, usually a high wear and break down area. Also a great, trim athletic cut doesn't leave any swimming to be had.

My only beef with the jacket is that the hand pockets run in the area of my pack hipbelt. They aren't completely covered, but not exactly accessible. Not an issue as I don't really use those pockets unless I'm using the jacket around town.

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

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