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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 ...

It’s the first one in the industry, and Elbeco is excited to announce the launch of the Shield HiVis Reversible Soft Shell two-in-one jacket for civil service industry. It’s the first one in the ...

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 ...