Gear Review
Stoic Welder Hi Softshell Jacket - Men's
Wind Resistant
By Nathan Burgess
Ranked #777 - Men's Softshell Jackets
January 7, 2010
This is an Update from a previous review...
Once the sustained winds hit about 30-35 mph this thing starts leaking wind pretty bad. I really wanted to love the jacket when I had it but I just couldn't convince myself to keep it. It worked great when it was snowing and was great for getting around town when I wasn't playing in the snow. The outer material was tough and stretched adequately. Tough enough to not worry about trees and rocks ripping holes in it during "typical" ski use.
As other reviewers note this jacket is very "athletic" fitting. I could fit a thin baselayer (IB 200g/m2 wool shirt) but I think a medium baselayer would be too constricting. I'm 6' and 180lbs and wore a large. The hood, length, torso and sleeve length was great, it was primarily the sleeve tightness that bothered me.
Jacket is great if your in low wind, above 0 conditions. I wouldn't want to be on an exposed ridgeline and depend on this to keep me warm...
View Details: Stoic Welder Hi Softshell Jacket - Men's
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [shell] Monolith Hi Pile
- Insulation:
- Hi-Loft fleece
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- (highly water-resistant)
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- (highly breathable)
- Hood:
- yes
- Fit:
- 3-D Ergonomic
- Center Back Length:
- (large) 29.5 in
- Length:
- waist
- Venting:
- underarm zips
- Powder Skirt:
- no
- Pockets:
- 2 front hand, 1 chest zip
- Seams:
- (fully welded)
- Wrist Gaiters:
- no
- Liner-Compatible:
- no
- Weight:
- 1 lb 15 oz
- Recommended Use:
- ski touring, winter hiking, alpine climbing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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