Backcountry.com Stoic eVent Shell - Men's
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$186.97
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Retail Price:
$339.95
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Item # BCC0177
Quantity on hand: 27
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Description of Backcountry.com Stoic eVent Shell - Men's: |
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Most waterproof and windproof fabrics are great—until they turn the skin track into a stifling sauna. The extremely breathable Backcountry.com Men’s Stoic eVent Shell stands up to Mother Nature and expels sweaty funk like a beer-binging underclassman. If there’s one thing the Stoic eVent Shell knows about the backcountry, it’s that changing conditions are constant—fortunately, eVent fabric knows how to maintain a consistent temperature. Like a saffron robe to a Buddhist monk, the Stoic eVent Shell is the habit of the true backcountry disciple—this highly-breathable, totally bombproof shell is all about the pilgrimage. The ergonomic 20-panel design offers a nearly customized fit--roomy enough to layer, minus the fears of drowning. Pull up the fully-adjustable, helmet-compatible hood for shelter when the wind howls, and forget about Underarm zips when the sun shows its face—eVent is already breathing a couple steps ahead of you. Simple, lightweight, and easily stowable, the Stoic Shell owns anything from high-alpine ascents to spring corn sessions. Not to mention its 14oz weight, which has your summer backpacking shell pissing its non-existent pants.
Bottom Line: Feel the need to vent?
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| Reviews (24): |
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| It breaths !!!! 11-08-08 |
buddah76 (17):  |
| OK, here you go, I have tested it and writing short report, it should help.
Testing conditions:
Temp 75F
Humidity 46%
Conditions: sunny, clear
Walking speed 3.4 mph
DIstance 4 miles
Terrain: flat
Pack weight: 30 lbs
I did this short hike in completely zipped up jacket with cuffs veclros closed tight. I got wet only on my back, front (where packs buckle was) and minor in armpits. Normally you wouldn't wear jacket in such weather, but I wanted to check how it breaths, and it DOES. Far better than any Gore-Tex, and I've tried Pro-Shell, Paclite, etc.
As far as sizing - go one size up from your normal, it has athletic cut. Upper body fabric is burlier than sleeves/body for backpack usage.
For manufacturers note: pockets on this jacket are on your waist line, whicj means they are completely obstructed with waistbelt of your pack. Might want to move them higher in next model.
Hope this helps. |
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| Best Jacket Around 11-07-08 |
| Willie G (15): |
| This Jacket is awesome. As soon as I showed it to my brother in-law he wanted to spray me with the hose to see how well it worked. The only moisture that got in at all was when he was holding the hose on the jet setting at two inches away directly on the zipper. Other people watching said it looked like a freshly waxed car with how the water just beaded up and rolled off. I also wore it jogging and had no clamminess on the inside. eVent is far superior to Gore-tex and it only gets better with washing. Great product from backcountry.com. |
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| Good, but needs refinement. 02-02-09 |
Steven L. Sheffield (4):  |
| There is no doubt that this shell works as advertised breathability-wise, and at keeping out the wind and wet.
The fit, however, is funky. The back collar sits pretty high, and the neck is really tight ... there is no way to keep this zipped up fully with the hood down unless your a chinless wonder. The neck is either covering your mouth so tightly that glasses or goggles instantly fog, or you've got everything pushed down below the chin and back of your skull where it bunches up.
Bottom line ... below the neck, I love it. from the neck up, I'm less than thrilled, which is a bummer since I met the designer after the jacket was ordered, but before it was received.
I'm giving 4 stars instead of just 3, because it's a great concept, just needs some refinement on fit. |
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| Material: |
eVent fabric |
| Waterproof Rating: |
15K |
| Breathable Rating: |
20000g |
| Core Venting: |
No |
| Pockets: |
2 Hand, 1 chest |
| Seam Taped: |
Yes, fully |
| Powder Skirt: |
No |
| Hood: |
Yes |
| Zip-in Compatibility: |
No |
| Weight: |
14oz (396g) |
| Recommended Use: |
Skiing, climbing, touring, backpacking |
| Manufacturer Warranty: |
Lifetime |
| Country of Origin: |
Canada |
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