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Next Entries »Stylish Performer Cloudveil Ambush Soft Shell Jacket
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
If you’re going to spend some serious cash for a soft shell jacket, you might as well be able to wear it around town as well as on the trails. The Cloudveil Ambush is one jacket that fits in both requirements. The straight cut and understated style looks good, but the stretchy two-layer fabric is technical enough to keep you dry and comfortable on the trail. A wind resistant membrane cuts the breeze effortlessly, and the DWR coating beads water well.
Multi-Season Performance MEC Pamir Soft Shell Jacket
Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
The Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) Pamir functions exceedingly well as either a mid-layer or an outer layer, making it one of the most versatile jackets we tested. The secret is Polartec Power Shield Light, a stretchy two-layer fabric with a smooth weather-resistant exterior and a plush fleece interior.
Mountain Hardware Conduit Soft-Shell Synchro Jacket
Monday, March 24th, 2008
The revolution in soft shell jackets continues with the waterproof laminate construction of the Mountain Hardware Conduit jacket. The Conduit jacket features stretch seam tape and polyester microfleece lining which help keep both the wet outside and the warmth inside. Also the Mountain Hardware Conduit is completely waterproof thanks to it outer shell material and it is perfect for a range of activities from hiking on cool mornings to snow sports like snowboarding, skiing or something more rugged like ice / alpine climbing.
Peak Performance Airvantage Vest
Wednesday, January 30th, 2008This vest will keep you warm by using nothing but your own breathe. That’s right the Peak Performance Airvantage Vest let’s you adjust it’s insulation level by the huffing and puffing of your breath into a tube connected to the vest.
Jansport Velocity Dynamic Jacket
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008This jacket is pretty decent.The inner lining is a standard 200 weight black fleece jacket and the outer shell is a water-resistant nylon (100%). The inner fleece just zips into the outer nylon jacket to form one jacket. You can also wear each of them separately for either warmth (fleece) or water resistence (nylon).
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