Backcountry.com Stoic 2.0 Shell - Men's
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Sale Price:
$109.95
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Retail Price:
$229.95
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Item # BCC0145
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Quantity on hand: 13
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Carbon
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Summit Sky
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Description of Backcountry.com Stoic 2.0 Shell - Men's: |
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The Stoic Series takes everything we’ve learned about fit and function and distills it into garment form. The 2.0 Shell is a backcountry purist’s dream: light, quiet, and cut to fit an athletic frame, it carries zero unnecessary features and provides unrestricted range-of-motion for the most demanding users. Our proprietary 3-ply Bombshell 2.0 stretch fabric brings impressive 20K/15K-rated waterproof breathability, while 3D-engineered, welded-seam construction enhances seam strength and shaves critical grams from your pack. Two laser-cut hand pockets and a single Napoleon chest pocket stash critical gear behind watertight YKK zips, and the contoured, helmet-compatible hood locks out the most driven of storms. Dual-zip armpit vents are easily accessible even under backpack straps, and a bamboo-carbon tricot lining fights odors naturally. In your normal size, the Stoic 2.0 is a trim, weatherproof shell for fast, three-season alpine assaults. Go one size up, and it becomes a precision suit of armor atop your Siphon Wool or Primaloft Hooded Jacket.
Bottom Line: Unwavering in the face of Mother Nature.
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| Can withstand a flash flood 05-10-09 |
jake28 (2):  |
| (5'7", 140 lbs, small/medium build, Size S jacket/fleece)
I got my Stoic shell and the next day it started raining, perfect timing. It was fun to watch light rain literally bounce off the shell fabric, I didn't even feel damp after an hour of light drizzle. I got to test the flexability of the jacket and the material on a gnarly cliff approach and a morning of climbing in drizzly conditions, everything worked well and even though I got the slim-fitting small, there was the prefect amount of stretch and fabric to go for the big reach moves without the jacket riding over my waist. The afternoon of the climb turned into flash flood conditions: 40 miles per hour winds, rain going sideways, hydroplaning vans, useless windshield wipers. I ducked out of the car with the Stoic already on and watched as everyone else ran for cover. I strolled across campus totally dry while everyone else hid indoors. Twenty minutes later my core was still dry with a little bit of soak through around the cuffs and the hood brim where there is some elastic fabric. The pockets and vents are well placed and the zippers slide like magic. Layered over a backcountry midlayer it is snug and going up a size may be a good idea, but not necessary if you are okay with a close fit. This shell is going to replace my ski shell and even without the powder belt it should work great. |
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| Bomber jacket 05-13-09 |
| jer2530252 (0): |
| This jacket is awesome!! I own a Arcteryx Beta AR, and this jacket is just as good if not better for half the price. This proprietary fabric is legit. Backcountry.com is awesome and so is their customer service. I was having trouble tracking my order through UPS' website, so I sent them an e-mail and they kept me up to date on the progress of its delivery.
It's good to see that a company is interested in more than just taking your money, and I will never shop anywhere else, between their products and their prices on other brands there is no need to. |
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| Great function, precision fit, Stoic looks 03-05-09 |
| Rob de Luca (29): |
| First, I am a Backcountry employee. If you consider my opinion moot as a result, I can't change that. What I can say is that I have had and used jackets from every top outerwear company, I live and work in the mountains, and I am hyper-critical of our in-house designs. I try to remain as objective as possible and I hope you find this review helpful. I have been testing the prototype Men's Stoic 2.0 for almost a full season (size L, my measurements are on my profile page), and I am very impressed. It's a light, trim, welded waterproof softshell designed for year-round use when layered properly. So far, I have worn it in heavy rain, backcountry touring in good and bad weather, and at the resort when it is dumping. Bombshell, while not quite as breathable as eVent (my membrane of choice) or Gore ProShell, compares in my opinion to Gore XCR with a softer hand and mechanical stretch. I've yet to experience any soak-through, and it's definitely breathable and durable enough for any cold-weather activity. The armpit vents open smoothly every time when hiking or skinning in the sun. The soft mesh hand pockets fit gloves, keys, cell, and a thin helmet liner, no problem. The hood is cut on the trimmer side with a soft brim and a high neck. My Bern Watts helmet fits easily underneath; higher-profile helmets (e.g. Smith Holt) are do-able, but snug. The smooth tricot weave inner face is comfortable, but does not provide insulation. I usually wear a Patagonia R1 Hoody as midlayer, and on very cold days, a size Medium Siphon Primaloft Hooded Jacket. The interaction between the Siphon and the Stoic is flawless, and definitely my favorite feature of this jacket. The welded seams look trick and perform as advertised. The only gripe I originally had was the lack of a powder skirt, but the Stoic is not a 'ski-specific' shell, and I feel the weight savings and packability are worth it. I should also mention that this jacket looks killer; I receive compliments and questions every time I wear it. It’s a solid shell that fits and performs on the level of an equivalent Westcomb or Arc’teryx jacket, and I’m pretty sure you won't be disappointed. Highly recommended. |
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| Material: |
[Shell] 3-ply Bombshell 2.0 stretch nylon weave with bamboo-carbon tricot backer |
| Waterproof Rating: |
20K |
| Breathable Rating: |
15,000g |
| Core Venting: |
Underarm zips |
| Pockets: |
2 Hand, 1 chest |
| Seam Taped: |
Welded seams |
| Powder Skirt: |
No |
| Hood: |
Yes |
| Zip-in Compatibility: |
No |
| Weight: |
1lb 6oz (612g) |
| Recommended Use: |
High-output pursuits in poor weather |
| Manufacturer Warranty: |
Lifetime |
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