Reviews by User: MrBuddhaDude (1)

This jacket is VERY comparable to the original (2004) REI One jacket. (The "updated" One jacket is cut more loose and has pit zips) The Shift is made of highly durable/versatile Power Shield fabric which is found in a lot of top quality soft shells. It's got 4-way stretch which makes it very comfortable, especially when you've got a pack on and are reaching/moving about. The jacket features a tailored fit that leans towards the lean/athletic build, which is great cuz you don't have fabric bunching up beneath pack straps or lumbar packs. That being said, the Shift can easily accommodate 2 lightweight layers without any problems and has proven to be very comfortable in nearly all conditions for me. Being that this was the first piece I've ordered from Backcountry.com, I'm very impressed with the quality and the fit of the jacket. It's right up there with my REI and Mountain Hardware jackets. The cut is modern/stylish, efficient, and it doesn't scream flashy outdoors-person. It's probably the jacket I wear the most in my collection and is my go-to jacket for about 90% of what I encounter I step out the door. It'll stand up to a decent amount of rain (not a downpour though), I've taken it snowboarding, it's great for hikes of all temps and is windproof in all but the most windiest of conditions. A highly recommended jacket and a great job by the team at BackCountry!