โThe most water-resistant soft shell jacket tested in their Summer 2013 Buyerโs Guide, Outside Magazine praised our Enchainment Jacketโs water-resistance and breathability, calling it ideal for โfall hikes to an early-season ski tour,โ and, โa solid coat for the money.โโBEST FOR: everyday cool-weather wear. THE TEST: The Enchainmentโs tightly woven soft-shell material lacks a membrane or water barrier, so while it deflected light rain, heavier showers soaked through. Even so, itโs the most water-resistant soft shell here. And thanks to panels of lightweight Schoeller soft-shell fabric under the arms and three venting, mesh-backed pockets, it breathes better than youโd expect. Which is why we ended up wearing it for everything fromย dog walks to fall hikes to an early-season ski tour. THE VERDICT: Some deemed the style classic; others used the term โdated.โ Either way, itโs a solid coat for the money.โShop the Menโs Enchainment Jacket and Womenโs Enchainment Jacket now.
