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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 overheat. 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.


      Mammut Taiss Pro HS Hooded Jacket and OS PantsMAMMUT TAISS PRO HS HOODED JACKET AND OS PANTS
      Date: Dec 10th 2024
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10 & 8.0/10
      Product Link: Mammut

      Read the full review here.


      Stellar Guide Shell Hybrid Jacket and PantsSTELLAR GUIDE SHELL HYBRID JACKET AND PANTS
      Date: Dec 9th 2024
      Reviewer: Brad
      Overall Rating: 8.5/10
      Product Link: Stellar Equipment

      Read the full review here.


      Helly Hansen Odin Mountain Hybrid Softshell Pants and JacketHELLY HANSEN ODIN MOUNTAIN HYBRID 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

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      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

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      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

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      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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