Description of Backcountry.com Shift Softshell Jacket - Women's:
At Backcountry.com, we're not about to slap our logo on a glorified piece of polyester and call it a softshell. We asked one of North America's top textile companies to help us design a jacket that could see us through countless ski tours, alpine climbs, and hikes into the highlands. After near-endless prototypes, we finally created something that was worthy of the Goat logo--Backcountry.com's exclusive Women's Shift Softshell Jacket. The Shift's Polartec Power Shield softshell fabric stretches four ways for total freedom-of-movement, blocks 98% of wind, and has a water-repellent coating that'll keep you dry in all but the nastiest conditions. A performance cut ensures a streamlined silhouette that minimizes bulk and maximizes mobility. We included interior pockets for your iPod, phone, and wallet; fleece-lined pockets to warm your digits; and a laminated wrist pocket for your small stuff. When comparable jackets go for close to $300, it would be crazy to let this deal slip away.
Bottom Line: Shift into the next gear of outerwear versatility with the Backcountry.com Shift Softshell Jacket.
I just got the Shift today and am already incredibly impressed with it. It's comfortable, it looks amazing, and has stood up perfectly to the windy conditions that I tested it in. The inside is soft, the shell is thick but movable. I would definitely recommend it; yes, it's a logo jacket, but one that stands up to the logo.
This awesome jacket by Backcountry.com is a dream come true. Just what I was looking for, but without the high price tag and overloaded design features. The styling is sleek, it fits and flatters a woman, and it's warm and windblocking too. Backcountry got it just right with this one. The grey details create nice accent lines without losing the look of basic black. I love the little pocket on the left sleeve - put your license and credit card in the pocket and GO! Thanks Backcountry! Can't wait to see what you do next. . .
For the price, this is a surprisingly high quality jacket. Its thick enough for fall and spring hiking, and looks great. I was happy to finally find a softshell that is fitted in the body *and* is still long enough in the arms to cover my wrists.
