Pretty Solid

By Wally Phillips June 3, 2011

I don't pay too much mind into the ratings of a jacket, because I take things at face value and I believed it when the Vaporshell came out with the stats that it did. I was rewarded with the jacket backing up everything it boasts and more.

I had this jacket on while on a boat in the French Caribbean and it stood up to each storm that came through (for those who don't know how had it rains down there, a 1/2 hour storm almost flooded the dinghy we were carrying) while keeping me decently cool for the humidity being 100%.

The fit is pretty good. I took a chance on a LArge with a 5'11", 182lbs build and I'm glad I did. The shoulders/chest were perfect and the arms were a bit long, but they are supposed to be. I would've liked an inch more in the back length, but I do have kind of a long torso.

Overall, if you are looking for a do-almost-everything jacket that keeps water off you and breathes like no other, pick this one. You won't be disappointed. Also, size up if you are going to layer heavy underneath or if you have a much longer torso than normal.

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