When Stoic announced its first line of outdoor gear last fall, I was nervous about testing one of the company’s jackets because new lines often take a season or two to work out everything from simple fit problems to finer details. But after a few months wearing the Bombshell jacket — and reading reams of positive customer reviews online — it’s clear the outdoor clothing line from online retailer Backcountry.com is a solid first go. A home run? Maybe. And if not, it’s definitely a stand-up triple.
Built from a three-ply stretch fabric, I’ve worn the waterproof Bombshell jacket everywhere from the backcountry to the slopes this season. I have worn it on my regular, two-wheeled 1,000-foot (bike) descent from Mammoth Mountain’s lodge to my apartment and it’s kept me warm and dry, even during a winter that’s already dropped more than 400 inches of fluff.
It is indeed windproof and waterproof, as the company touts. I’ve appreciated touches like the mp3 player pocket, which is complete with a small rubber gasket for a headphone cord so you don’t have to thread it through the pocket.
The Stoic Bombshell Jacket has a lifetime warranty. There are taped seams, a removable power skirt, and a hood that may be the perfect size for those who snowboard, ski or climb with a helmet.
