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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.

Norrona Lyngen Ski Touring CollectionNORRONA LYNGEN SKI TOURING COLLECTION
Date: Dec 15th 2025
Reviewer: Brad
Overall Rating: 9/10 & 8.5/10 & 8.5/10
Product Link: Norrona

Read the full review here.

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 EQUIPMENT 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

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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