Pioneer Camp Men's Fleece-Lined Softshell Jacket in Black

The jacket arrives heavier than a windbreaker and softer than a shell. Black lies flat against the tissue and the length reaches below the hip, enough to tuck under a pack strap. The fleece-lined interior sits warm next to a mid layer, the hood pulls up without fuss and the cloth stretches as you move, all finished to shed rain and dry fast.

It asks you to plan your layers. It is waterproof but not a heavy parka, so the trade is mobility over bulk. The hem drawstring lets you lock out drafts and the zipped pockets keep small items secure, though it will want another insulating layer on colder days.

One of 11 on the rain and wind shells rail in the Pioneer Camp lineup. It also answers to jackets, men's jackets, waterproof jackets. A size letter describes the garment rather than a body, and the way we keep the figures current is set out on how we update the catalogue.