Our Gear-Zone soft shell jackets include the mighty Montane Dyno, Event Air and Extreme range, The North Face Nimble and Rab's Baltoro Guide Pro.
Pertex, Polar-Dri, Powershield and Gore Windstopper technology are just some of the fabrics designed to combat the weather, making our soft shells popular with Alpine climbers, mountain professionals, Nordic walkers and basecampers.
Take a look at the Craghoppers Kruxx, along with the Mammut Plano Jacket and Mountain Hardwear's Mercurial.
More about Softshells
Soft Shell is a name given to what seems like a small army of garments, with a bewildering list of different qualities.
To complicate matters even further, there's an array of shelled microfleeces which also come under the soft shell umbrella.
Soft shells are constructed with soft and warm fabrics, designed for reduced layering and improved freedom of movement in colder conditions, and are geared towards aerobic outdoor sports and activities.
Soft shells are basically based on breathability rather than total waterproofness, being weather-resistant rather than water-proof.
If you're prone to high perspiration during your chosen sport, the more breathable the better. If you 'run cold,' then a more protective, less breathable soft shell would probably be more suitable - still effective at dispersing sweat but significantly more protective against the elements.
More wind-resistant than a traditional fleece, and by far the best controller of condensation, the Soft Shell is pleasant to wear, and is generally warmer than a lot of waterproofs, which normally don't have the same insulating qualities.
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