http://www.backcountry.com/store/group/306/b100000124/Backcountry-Mens-Softshell-Jackets.html Backcountry.com Q&A postings en-us Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:31:39 GMT service@backcountry.com (Backcountry.com Customer Service) 60 http://www.backcountry.com/store/BCC0146/Backcountry-Shift-Welder-Hoody-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_64344#question_64344 Backcountry.com Shift Welder Hoody - Men's<br /><br />I've got the shift composite jacket and I love it. My question is: Is the material the same as the Shift Composite, or is it softer? question_64344 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:31:39 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/BCC0146/Backcountry-Shift-Welder-Hoody-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_64140#question_64140 Backcountry.com Shift Welder Hoody - Men's<br /><br />i got drunk again at the snorting elk and i guess i left my Marmot Genesis jacket near the fire place. or in it. i don't remember. <br /><br />how does this jacket compare? they look similar in fit and construction.<br /><br />also, does it have pit zips? question_64140 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:00:06 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/BCC0146/Backcountry-Shift-Welder-Hoody-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_62166#question_62166 Backcountry.com Shift Welder Hoody - Men's<br /><br />I am interested in this jacket but I am a large guy. I am 6'6" and really long in the body I weigh 220lbs. Would the xl be ok or the xxl. I usually fine the xxl's to baggy in the body but I have never tried a bc jacket before. question_62166 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:16:21 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/BCC0164/Backcountry-Shift-Softshell-Jacket-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_61552#question_61552 Backcountry.com Shift Softshell Jacket - Men's<br /><br />Can anyone tell me the weights of the different Shift Softshells? I am looking for something similar to the weight of the Arcteryx Gamma MX. Would the Shift Softshell be the same weight as the Shift Welder Hoody? Thanks. question_61552 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:19:26 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/BCC0151/Backcountry-Shift-Softshell-Jacket-Limited-Edition-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_61422#question_61422 Backcountry.com Shift Softshell Jacket - Limited Edition - Men's<br /><br />Is the weight similar to that of the Arcteryx Gamma MX or SV? Does anyone know how much this weighs? Looking for a similar weight softshell to the Gamma MX, just hopefully for less money. question_61422 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:49:39 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/BCC0164/Backcountry-Shift-Softshell-Jacket-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_59056#question_59056 Backcountry.com Shift Softshell Jacket - Men's<br /><br />I think I will wait for some decent colors to come in. In the meantime though - how many pockets are on this jacket?<br />The description in the tech specs claim "2 Hand, 1 interior chest, 1 interior security, 1 MP3, 1 wrist stash" which was for the previous year's Shift. The previous year's Shift had 3 exterior pockets (2 hand, 1 wrist) and 3 interior pockets (interior security, interior chest and interior mp3. What pockets does this jacket have - I can only see the 2 hand and 1 chest pocket. I think a review in the Shift Element page said that this jacket also had an interior mp3 pocket. Can anyone confirm? Does this model have the other two interior pockets (interior chest, and also the security pocket in the hand pocket area) question_59056 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:17:59 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/BCC0146/Backcountry-Shift-Welder-Hoody-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_58950#question_58950 Backcountry.com Shift Welder Hoody - Men's<br /><br />I'm wondering if the bottom cinches down and how well it'll be able to keep powder out in a wreck since it doesn't have a skirt?<br /><br />thanks<br />dan question_58950 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:12:30 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/BCC0146/Backcountry-Shift-Welder-Hoody-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_56752#question_56752 Backcountry.com Shift Welder Hoody - Men's<br /><br />I bought the Tahoe color off SAC the other night. I opened it up today, and I really like the fit/color/fabric. Any idea when that Red version will be available? question_56752 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:05:17 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/BCC0194/Backcountry-Shift-Element-Softshell-Jacket-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_56348#question_56348 Backcountry.com Shift Element Softshell Jacket - Men's<br /><br />"D" - I too was hoping to pick up a previous model Shift. Your review is fairly recent so I was wondering if your review of the Shift "Element" also applies to the Carrot/Carbon colours of the "Shift" at<br />http://www.backcount<wbr />ry.com/store/BCC0164<wbr />/Backcountry-Shift-S<wbr />oftshell-Jacket-Mens<wbr />.html<br />This item description claims to have the interior MP3 security pocket and wrist stash but the photos don't support these claims. If the wrist stash is there but less obvious than on the prior Good "Shift" model then this jacket is not the Shift "Element" that you've reviewed and might be an OK jacket if Backcountry comes out with some decent colours in the future. Black, Abyss, Sangria Red, Eclipse/Indigo Blue, some sort of darker (non-crappy) green? Any variations on primary colours are always nice - despite what any fashion school victim might say. question_56348 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:58:35 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/BCC0164/Backcountry-Shift-Softshell-Jacket-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_55172#question_55172 Backcountry.com Shift Softshell Jacket - Men's<br /><br />I might be critical - but I'm sure other people interested in the jacket style that came in black and sangria red will be disappointed as well. First of all - the jacket description is exactly the same as for the previous jacket but the photos don't bear out the info (number of pockets/placement). Secondly - sizing info is important - surprisingly this is more detailed than for the previous Sangria colored jacket except where the neck size is omitted entirely. I am 6'2" and 220 lbs (regular lifting-developed chest and shoulders) - in a dress shirt I prefer the body size of a 17.5" neck size (almost custom fitting in chest and shoulders)but need to go up to an 18" neck to feel comfortable with a tie (but then the body is baggy in the stomach area). This jacket looks a little looser fitting from the previous Shift that I liked (sizing info) but lacks the neck sizing for me to make an informed choice if a more appealing color comes into stock. Colors; black, blue, red - where are they? question_55172 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:06:13 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/BCC0164/Backcountry-Shift-Softshell-Jacket-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_54732#question_54732 Backcountry.com Shift Softshell Jacket - Men's<br /><br />Is this the new Shift that is replacing the one that came in Sangria Red? Please say No.<br />Otherwise Backcountry has ruined the look of a very good looking jacket by using that dumb looking welded chest pocket. Also, I no longer see a wrist stash pocket and a pic of the interior security pocket would have been helpful. I was going to buy one of these and was waiting for replacement stock for Sangria Red in XL or XXL (or maybe midnight/indigo blue if it came out) but if this is it then - no way would I buy something this ugly. BC's purchasing agents must be color blind (carrot and carbon?!) Also, what are the neck sizes for backcountry sizing - this was important info and now it's gone from the sizing charts. question_54732 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:19:38 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/BCC0146/Backcountry-Shift-Welder-Hoody-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_53196#question_53196 Backcountry.com Shift Welder Hoody - Men's<br /><br />Hi,<br /><br />I'm 6'2". What's the length from shoulder to hem on this jacket? The (supposedly "long") Arc'teryx Epsilon SV, for example, is way too short when I lift my arms up. Is this any longer?<br /><br />THANKS question_53196 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:57:40 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/BCC0146/Backcountry-Shift-Welder-Hoody-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_54120#question_54120 Backcountry.com Shift Welder Hoody - Men's<br /><br />This jacket looks great - I have the B.C. Rime pullover and I'm really happy with it. That said, there isn't all kinds of room for layering, It's comfortable with one layer, but gets a bit snug after that. I'm 5'9", 170 with a pretty athletic build - smack dab between a M and an L in just about everything. Should I size up to a Large or is the medium cut a bit roomier than the Rime? Ideally I'd like to have a layer or two under there without restricting movement. Thanks.<br />Jed question_54120 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:56:50 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/BCC0146/Backcountry-Shift-Welder-Hoody-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_54100#question_54100 Backcountry.com Shift Welder Hoody - Men's<br /><br />I know it says highly water resistant. What does that mean? Is it equivalent to waterproof ratings in any way? In more practical terms, if its raining out will i get through this jacket if im out for prolonged periods of time? question_54100 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:26:39 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/BCC0146/Backcountry-Shift-Welder-Hoody-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_53994#question_53994 Backcountry.com Shift Welder Hoody - Men's<br /><br />What kind of windproof-ness are we talking here? question_53994 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:43:31 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/BCC0165/Backcountry-Shift-Composite-Jacket-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_53102#question_53102 Backcountry.com Shift Composite Jacket - Men's<br /><br />Can someone in the know please explain to me the differences between, the SHIFT, the COMPOSITE, and the ELEMENT? Which is the newest version? question_53102 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 23:29:57 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/BCC0194/Backcountry-Shift-Element-Softshell-Jacket-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_53484#question_53484 Backcountry.com Shift Element Softshell Jacket - Men's<br /><br />Does this jacket have any pockets besides the front hand pockets and chest pocket? I realize the tech specs don't list any others, but some other descriptions have been a little sketchy, so it's best I check. question_53484 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:24:32 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/BCC0146/Backcountry-Shift-Welder-Hoody-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_53144#question_53144 Backcountry.com Shift Welder Hoody - Men's<br /><br />What color is in the prototype picture below? It looks slightly darker than the Carbon. question_53144 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:40:16 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/BCC0146/Backcountry-Shift-Welder-Hoody-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_53056#question_53056 Backcountry.com Shift Welder Hoody - Men's<br /><br />How do you wash this jacket. I'm guessing I simply can't just put it in the washing machine? I know with some kinds of jackets its not good to use liquid detergents. Any tips? Also, I am 6' 155lbs. Will a medium fit me? question_53056 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:18:48 GMT http://www.backcountry.com/store/BCC0146/Backcountry-Shift-Welder-Hoody-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_53050#question_53050 Backcountry.com Shift Welder Hoody - Men's<br /><br />What jacket size is dustin robertson wearing in his photo? I'm wondering what size would fit best for someone approx. 5'11, 175. question_53050 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:51:48 GMT