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Posted by Rosh on January 18, 2007 at 11:50:23 am EST
In reply to Re: Soft Shell Jackets and Warmth! posted by Backcountry (Guest) on January 18, 2007 at 10:56:15 am EST

I'm not so sure that a blanket statement can be made over the entire industry of softshell manufacturers. I agree with Jim S except for the word "extremely" in reference to aerobic.

I wear a lot of softshell material, primarily for its breathability and comfort. I have the Alchemy jacket and now wear it as a work jacket. It did not breathe very well at all and did not have the features that I later found out I needed. Although not perfect, the Outdoor Research Mithril jacket is hooded and insulated.

I would seriously suggest that you try multiple softshells and find out how other people wear theirs. It gets so cold some times that hard shells freeze to a solid layer and are amazingly loud and unbreathable. That is a large reason why I wear softshells, but everyone has their own priorities...

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