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    SOFT SHELLS

    Breathability and protection from the elements is the name of the game for soft shell jackets and pants. These garments are ideal for backcountry ski touring because they keep you warm and cut the wind but don't make you over heat. Check out our soft shell reviews below from the likes of  Marmot, Mont-Bell, Haglofs, Ibex, Sierra Designs, Patagonia, Sherpa Adventure Gear and Rab. Let us know what you think in the Forums we value your opinion, honest.


    Helly Hansen Odin Mountain Hybrid Softshell Pants and JacketHELLY HANSEN ODIN MOUNTAIN 3HYBRID SOFTSHELL JACKET AND PANTS
    Date: Mar 4th 2020
    Reviewer: Pete
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Helly Hansen

    Read the full review here.


    La Sportiva Zeal, Phase Down Jacket and Axiom PantsLA SPORTIVA AXIOM PANTS, ZEAL JACKET & PHASE DOWN JACKET
    Date: Oct 15th 2019
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: La Sportiva

    Read the full review here.


    Patagonia-Descensionist-JacketPATAGONIA DESCENSIONIST JACKET
    Date: Jan 12th 2018
    Reviewer: Tom
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Patagonia

    Read the full review here.


    Arc'teryx Procline Hybrid Hoody and Procline FL Pants ARC'TERYX PROCLINE HYBRID HOODY AND PROCLINE FL PANTS
    Date: Sept 28th 2017
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Arc'teryx

    Read the full review here.


    Rab Upslope Jacket and Pants RAB UPLSOPE JACKET AND PANTS
    Date: April 10th 2017
    Reviewer: Bradley
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Rab

    Read the full review here.


    Mountain Equipment Spectre Pants Backcountry Skiing Gear of the yearMOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT SPECTRE PANTS
    Date: Jan 3rd 2017
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Mountain Equipment

    Read the full review here.


    La Sportiva Roy PantsLA SPORTIVA ROY PANTS
    Date: Dec 16th 2016
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: La Sportiva

    Read the full review here.


    Dynafit Chugach Windstopper JacketBackcountry Skiing Gear of the yearDYNAFIT CHUGACH WINDSTOPPER JACKET
    Date: Oct 13th 2016
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Dynafit

    Read the full review here.


    Stio Skillet PantSTIO SKILLET PANTS
    Date: Feb 25th 2016
    Reviewer: Vince Hempsall
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Stio

    Read the full review here.


    Flylow Vixen Jacket FLYLOW WOMEN'S VIXEN JACKET
    Date: Mar 12th 2015
    Reviewer: Jenny
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Flylow

    Read the full review here.


    Outdoor Research Trailbreaker Jacket and Pants Review OUTDOOR RESEARCH TRAILBREAKER JACKET AND PANTS
    Date: May 11th 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10 & 8/10
    Product Link: Outdoor Research

    Read the full review here.


    Marmot Nabu Jacket MARMOT NABU JACKET
    Date: May 5th 2014
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Marmot

    Read the full review and view the video here.


    Stio Vescent Jacket Review STIO VESCENT JACKET
    Date: April 11th 2014
    Reviewer: Jordan
    Overall Rating: 7/10
    Product Link: Stio

    Read the full review here.


    La Sportiva Adjuster Jacket and Protector Pant Review LA SPORTIVA ADJUSTER & PROSPECTOR PANTS
    Date: Jan 20th 2014
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: La Sportiva

    Read the full review here.


    Outdoor Research Valhalla Jacket & Pants OUTDOOR RESEARCH VALHALLA JACKET & PANTS
    Date: Jan 15th 2014
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Outdoor Research

    Read the full review and view the video here.


    Black Diamond Dawn Patrol Pants BLACK DIAMOND DAWN PATROL PANTS
    Date: Sept 9th 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Black Diamond

    Read the full review and view the video here.


    Outdoor Research Enchainment Jacket Review OUTDOOR RESEARCH ENCHAINMENT JACKET
    Date: Aug 7th 2013
    Reviewer: Jenny
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Outdoor Research

    Read the full review here.


    Marmot Renya Softshell Jacket MARMOT RENYA SOFTSHELL JACKET
    Date: Jan 25th 2013
    Reviewer: Emily
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Marmot

    Read the full review here.


    Rab scimitar jacket and pantsRAB SCIMITAR JACKET AND PANTS
    Date: Oct 10th 2012
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Rab

    Read the full review and view the video here.


    Mont-Bell Snow Banshee HoodieMONTBELL SNOW BANSHEE HOODIE SOFT SHELL
    Date: May 22nd 2012
    Reviewer: Marian
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Montbell

    Read the full review here.


    Haglofs flint pantsHAGLOFS FLINT PANTS
    Date: Jan 5th 2012 - UPDATED April 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Haglofs

    Read the full UPDATED review here.


    Ibex Equipo soft shell jacketIBEX EQUIPO SOFT SHELL JACKET
    Date: Jan 3rd 2012
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Ibex

    Read the full review here.


    Ibex Equipo soft shell pantsIBEX EQUIPO PANT
    Date: Jan 3rd 2012
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 7.5/10
    Product Link: Ibex

    Read the full review here.


    Granger's waterproof and cleaning productsGRANGER'S WATERPROOF & CLEANING PRODUCTS
    Date: Sept 17th 2011 - UPDATED April 2013
    Reviewer: Curtis
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Grangers

    Read the full UPDATED review here.


    Sierra Designs Sonic Soft ShellSIERRA DESIGNS SONIC SOFT SHELL JACKET
    Date: Aug 11th 2011
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Sierra Designs

    Read the full review here.


    Patagonia-Northwall-Soft-Shell-JacketPATAGONIA NORTHWALL SOFT SHELL JACKET
    Date: Aug 03rd 2011
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 7/10
    Product Link: Patagonia

    Read the full review here.


    Haglofs Naja Soft Shell JacketHAGLÖFS NAJA SOFT SHELL JACKET
    Date: Aug 02nd 2011 - UPDATED April 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Haglöfs

    Read the full UPDATED review here.


    The North Face Womens Alpine Project Soft Shell Jacket THE NORTH FACE WOMEN'S ALPINE PROJECT SOFTSHELL JACKET
    Date: July 19th 2012
    Reviewer: Jenny
    Overall Rating: 7.5/10
    Product Link: The North Face

    Read the full review here.


    SHERPA ADVENTURE GEAR GYAKZEN SOFT SHELL PANTS
    Date: July 11th 2011
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 7.5/10
    Product Link: Sherpa Adventure Gear

    Read the full review here.


    SHERPA ADVENTURE GEAR KHANGRI SOFT SHELL JACKET
    Date: July 10th 2011
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 7.5/10
    Product Link: Sherpa Adventure Gear

    Read the full review here.


    RAB SAWTOOTH PANTS
    Date: June 19th 2011 - UPDATED April 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 10/10
    Product Link: Rab

    Read the full UPDATED review here.


    RAB EXODUS SOFT SHELL PANTS
    Date: May 22nd 2011
    Reviewer: Marian
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Rab

    Read the full review here.


    MARMOT ROM SOFT SHELL JACKET
    Date: May 19th 2011
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 7.5/10
    Product Link: Marmot

    Read the full review here.

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