Gear Review
Stoic Monolith Softshell Jacket - Men's
Great mid-weight shell, but different cut/pattern from other Stoic products
By El_Viajero
Ranked #593 - Men's Softshell Jackets
December 1, 2010
The jacket is great, although I am admittedly a Stoic devotee and own the Stoic Hi Welder softshell and Event Stash shell and others. No pit zips, it's definitely more of a general purpose shell without all of the geeked out technical specs and appearances of Stoic's other lines, which is what I was looking for. That is, something that I can wear to the office and still manage the wind and snow of a SLC winter day, if necessary.
The best thing about Stoic's other lines, for mem, is the fit. It's definitely more athletic. I'm 6'4" and 195 lb, give or take, with orangutan like arms (36"-37" sleeve). Finding jackets with long enough sleeves without so much extra fabric in the chest and waist area to smuggle a keg is often a challenge. Apparently, the US is a land of tall, fat people. Anyway, the other Stoic products with the described 3-D Ergonomic fit have the sleeve length and a tighter fit through the chest - perfect! Hence, the fact that I own the above mentioned products, along with the Luft Sweater.
Unfortunately, Stoic isn't kidding that this is the Standard fit. I bought it after checking with the bc.com help desk and was assured that it would fit the same as the other Stoic lines. Not so. This is a for real, 46-49 inch chest. Tons of extra fabric through the chest and waist - nearly two inches as measured, to be exact, over the same XL size products with the described 3-D Ergonomic fit. As a result, I will reluctantly returning this and ask that Stoic make the Monolith with its 3-D Ergonomic cut.
View Details: Stoic Monolith Softshell Jacket - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Monolith Softshell, 85% nylon, 15% spandex
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- extremely water-resistant
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- extremely breathable
- Fit:
- standard
- Venting:
- no
- Pockets:
- 2 front hand, 1 chest
- Seams:
- welded
- Wrist Gaiters:
- no
- Hood:
- no
- Weight:
- 23.3 oz
- Recommended Use:
- skiing, ski touring, streetwear, climbing, hiking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
2 Comments Last Reply: December 13, 2010 By: bill hartlieb
the monolith jacket is more standard fit, less of the athletic fit. A great around town, roadtrip, backcountry ski, inbounds, and hang at the bar jacket! We hope that while this fits a bit more generous and fits those more average build, and who want a bit more generous cut.
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Update 12/4/10: So I exchanged the XL and tried on the L. Surprisingly, the sleeves on the L appear to be a 36 1/2, with the tighter fit in the chest. In fact, the fit is quite close and, perhaps, the same as the XL in the described 3-D Ergonomic fit of Stoic's other lines. Somewhat bizarre, but the L fits and I'll take it!
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