Slightly lighter than its namesake and sporting some sexy new lines, the Backcountry.com Men’s Limited Edition Shift Softshell Jacket resolves your I’m-not-sure-which-jacket-to-take dilemmas. Don the Limited Edition Shift and tackle that spring skin track without fears of overheating, or freezing your balls off when you reach the ridgeline—this softshell is all about regulating your temperature. Mechanical-stretch Polartec Power Shield exterior fabric stands up to light moisture, wind, and allows heat to escape when you work up a sweat. Welded zipper construction cuts down on bulk and weight. Oh yeah, and the price is pretty amazing, too.
Bottom Line: Not sure which jacket to take? Pack the Limited Edition Shift Softshell.
I'm 5'10, 180, athletic build. I bough a medium. This jacket is made from the same fabric as an Arc'teryx Gamma SV, with similarly excellent construction. The fit differs slightly. The Shift jacket is slightly longer. The Shift neck is smaller. The wrist openings of the Shift are too big. If the wrist openings weren't so big it would be perfect.
the fit of this jacket seemed a little awry to me. I actually loved the color, the fabric and most importantly of the pro's, no flashy logo. with that said, the jacket lays on the short side (why does every company do this?) and the arms are awkward in the sense that in the shoulder area, you could fit two more pairs of arms. I obviously returned the item, but it may seem fit to you should you be a swarzenegarrian.
In a good way for sure! Most BC outerwear I am an XXL where I am an xl in arcteryx, marmot, westcomb. Of course I have a big gut. The XL fits me fine, but is tight, which is kind of how this jacket should be since it is a mid layer under a shell. I guess I am that big guy though, the arms totally filled up in the XL. the xxl is a little roomier and I like its fit. It is not an ideal fit, but yeah this is great material and brethes and keeps the water at bay for sure. Got to love the lemony color. the site does not give it justice but it looks great in real life!
