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Helly Hansen Convertor Ekolab – Water-proof Breathable Shell
Thursday, December 24th, 2009 
Believe it or not the Helly Hansen Ekolab’s shell material is vegetable based. It is a water-proof breathable membrane and DWR (Durable Water Resistant) finish that is fluorocarbon-free and recyclable. Does this vegetable based shell perform as well as the regular synthetic stuff? The answer here is “very close.”
Arc’teryx Sentry Ski Jacket
Friday, December 18th, 2009
The Arc’teryx Sentry is a mixture between a premium mountaineering jacket and warm Canada goose parka! The Sentry combines Gore’s most durable waterproof-breathable fabric, Pro Shell with Primaloft’s best insulation. The Arc’Teryx Sentry impressed many people who have tried this jacket, beating out chilling winds on the ski lifts to wet and slushy slopes.
The Arc’ Teryx Sentry repelled them all, and the bonus is you can also use this jacket for hiking thereby getting your money’s worth. Extra breathability is provided by pit zips and the hood stuffs away into the collar.
Marmot Aegis – Water-proof Breathable Shell
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
To start off, the Marmot Aegis is just a good value at its price point of $140 USD, the reason being is because you would generally expect most high water-proof breathable shell with plenty of features to start around $200 USD.
Helly Hansen Odin Patrol Jacket – Ski Shell Jacket
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 
The Helly Hansen Odin Patrol is an uninsulated shell type jacket. It is waterproof breathable and has been developed with the input of actual ski patrol professionals both across Europe and North America. Chris Davenport the popular ski mountaineer then tested field tested the Odin jacket for Helly Hansen.
Mammut Verglas – Soft Shell Jacket
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
For those high energy treks, the Mammut Verglas soft shell jacket is definitely made for that. It is a very breathable and comfortable soft shell jacket, great for activities like climbing and cycling.
Sierra Designs Isotope Jacket – Waterproof Breathable Jacket
Saturday, October 10th, 2009 
Patagonia Stretch Ascent Jacket – Soft Shell
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
The Patagonia Stretch Ascent Jacket is made of 2.5 layer stretch woven fabric shell, that is both waterproof and breathable. The Stretch Ascent soft shell will fend off spitting rain or heavy rain, while the combination of pit zips and mesh backed front pockets will help let the hot air escape so you will not sweat too much and keep cool inside the Patagonia jacket.
Eddie Bauer WeatherEdge – Lightweight Storm Shell Jacket
Saturday, August 8th, 2009
The WeatherEdge Lighweight jacket from Eddie Bauer cost less than $120, has arm pit zippers and a fully functional hood which equates to a no-brainer value of a jacket. The WeatherEdge Lightweight is just as waterproof as some jackets costing twice its price, and it is breathable to a certain extent (not as breathable as more expensive jackets), however to increase ventilation just unzip the arm pit zippers.
Go Lite Wisp – Wind Shell Jacket
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009
The Go Lite Wisp shell jacket is a half-zip, jacket with no hood. It weighs 3 ounces and the wind shell folds into a stuff sack that is small enough to fit into your hands. The water repellent DWR treated Go Lite Wisp pull-over wind shell jacket is great for mountain bike rides, hiking, and even for a nice jog. When the wind picks up, or a surprise rain storm hits you will be ready for it, instead of being shivering cold, you will be warmer and dryer on the trail.
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