It’ll be colder soon so we thought we’d talk about our T&E of the WT Tactical Lightweight Soft Shell and Soft Shell Jacket. Our eval team wore both under a variety of conditions in places as varied as ...

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The trouble with fleece is that by itself it usually isn t all that warm at least, not when worn as the primary insulating piece in cold weather. Most soft shells are aimed at the high-aerobic market, ...

Expensive. Can't use the hand pockets with a climbing harness. Like most durable water repellents, it uses carcinogenic perfluorocarbons in the waterproofing process. When it comes to outdoor ...