First Ascent Frontpoint Jacket-Eddie Bauer

Vintage and classic “Gear of the Year”stamp from the Backcountry Skiing Canada testing team for the 2010/2011 season. First Ascent brings together the breathability, comfort and windproof features of soft shell and the water proof qualities of a hard shell. A hybrid of sorts. The outer shell is comprised of a soft-shell chest and back with hardshell fabric throughout the rest of the jacket. Rounding out the jacket, the lower torso and arms are also waterproof. Consists of a 3-layer 100% polyester waterproof/breathable barrier with 'StormRepel™ durable water-repellent (DWR) finish to give this fabric a 20,000mm/20,000g rating. What this means is that the fabric can withstand 20,000 mm of water suspended over its surface before moisture seeps through. The second number shows its breathability: In 24 hours, it allows 20,000 grams of water vapor to escape per square meter of fabric - this is the same rating for most tent floors. The soft-shell material is made up of a 70-denier soft shell fabric (59% Nylon, 32% Polyester, 9% Spandex) with Stormrepel™ DWR finish. This makes the material not only breathable and water resistant and also windproof and the 9% spandex provides a comfy 4-way stretch. These pockets are extra deep and flow below the zipper by a good two inches so things should not fall out if you forget to zip. It's a slim fit so it is cut closer to the body without any bunching or binding but still has a bit of stretch to allow for ease of movement.