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Westcomb Skeena Hoody – Soft Shell Jacket

Sunday, April 10th, 2011

Westcomb Skeena Hoody soft shell jacket - yellow

If you want a warm soft shell jacket then the Westcomb Skeena Hoddy is for you. It’s like wearing a warm fleece jacket with lots of wind and water protection.

Westcomb Skeena hoody blue - soft shell jacket

Helly Hansen Ekolab Rapide Soft Shell Jacket – Great Middleweight

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

Helly Hansen Ekolab rapide soft shell jacket red color front viewHelly Hansen Ekolab Rapide jacket red color back view

If you are an eco conscious buyer the Helly Hansen Ekolab Rapide jacket is one soft shell jacket that you should consider, for starters the fabric of the jacket is made of 47% recycled polyester, 45% virgin polyester and the remaining 8% is spandex. The fabric is also liberally sprayed with a DWR (durable water repellent) which is free of fluorocarbons.

Cloudveil Men’s FirsTurn Soft Shell Jacket

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

Cloudveil men's firsturn soft shell jacket

The Cloudveil offers two-way stretch, weather-repellent Cyclone™ Soft Shell fabric that provides a high-loft fleece interior for skiers / snowboarders and winter outdoors men. The adjustable elasticized hood keep ripping wind from blowing the hood of your head and there are functional handwarmer pockets, laminated cuff tabs and one chest pocket keep your gear in check. Laser-cut details and Reverso zippers keep everything clean.

Marmot Up Track Soft Shell Jacket – Great Breathable Wear

Monday, February 14th, 2011

Marmot Up Track soft shell jacket

The Marmot Up Track jacket is made of Marmot’s own soft shell fabric called M3 which is a double-weave nylon that has good wind, abrasion protection and moisture wicking, breathability. Add to the list of qualities the warmth of this jacket which could possibly be used to replace a fleece jacket for certain activities.

Mammut Adrenaline Jacket – One Tough Hardshell

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011

Mammut Adrenaline Gore Tex Pro jacket

The Mammut Adrenaline is no slouch when you are out there in the thick of things.  The Adrenaline jacket from Mammut features reinforced welded patches fabric that is rubberized on the shoulder, this really helps to resist wear from the backpack straps when on long hikes.

Outdoor Research Alibi Softshell Jacket

Saturday, January 8th, 2011

Outdoor Research Alibi softshell jacketThe Outdoor Research Alibi softshell jacket is made of waterproof / breathable fabric called Ventia on the shoulders, arms and hood for great protection in those areas. The torso area has a more breathable and water resistant fabric, while under the arms there is some stretchy polyester.

Mammut Brisk Soft Shell Jacket

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

Mammut Brisk soft shell jacket review
The Mammut Brisk softshell jacket is made from Gore’s Windstopper fabric, which is used in a lot of mid to high end outerwear nowadays. Windstopper offers a good balance of protection from wind and rain while letting the moisture out, hence the Mammut Brisk does just that quite well.

The North Face Trajectory Hybrid Jacket

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

The North Face Trajectory Hybrid running jogging jacket

Sierra Designs Mantra Fusion – Hardshell Jacket

Sunday, November 14th, 2010

Sierra Designs Mantra Fusion hardshell jacket

The Sierra Designs Mantra Fusion hardshell is ideal for many winter activities. Featuring heavy fabric (40 denier polyester with 3 layer waterproof/breathable membrane) sheds snow, breathes well and keeps wetness out. There is also a stretching powder skirt just in case you are deep in snow or sliding down
a slope.


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