While over the past year we have been super impressed with Hi-Tec’s shoes, their line goes beyond just the feet.  In case you missed it before, I did a little preview of their Timaru Down Coat earlier this fall (full review on that coming as the temperatures continue to fall.)

I have also been putting the Ladies’ Pour-Off Shell to the test over the past few months.  A jacket ideal for cooler temperatures, I am finally ready to “reveal” how it has held up over the past few months.  I have worn it hiking, camping, biking and throughout my “normal” day.

Ideal Uses:

- Backpacking (jacket folds into a pillow)

- Biking (a light extra layer)

- Hiking (again, light, and great for when the weather changes)

- Blocking rain and wind anywhere!

What I loved:

- Super light-weight

- Folds into itself (making it a great pillow for camping…as long as it’s dry!)

- Generous hood

- Mesh lining to help with wicking (no “sticky” skin issues!)

What I wasn’t so crazy about:

- The pocket that the jacket can zip into is an extra (and bigger) lining in the left pocket.  I found that my hands (especially with gloves on) would pull it out when I took my hands out of my pockets.  The extra fabric just got caught up in everything and would even slip out of the pocket on it’s own at times.  When I already find myself fumbling to keep things in my pockets for myself and my kids, it got annoying pretty quick.

- The colors offered (I seem to always not be super drawn to Hi-Tec’s outerwear colors, but that is a very personal preference)  However, you can also find this jacket in a black and grey (and pink in the past!)

- I would have loved just a little extra length (even an inch) for full coverage when I started to add a bunch of layers under it.

Features:

- Featherweight, 100% nylon taffeta shell

- 100% polyester wicking mesh lining

- Dri-Tec that is waterproof, breathable and fully seam sealed

- Packs into its own pocket

- Tuck-away, roll-up hood

- Single hand drawcord adjustable hem

An affordable jacket that certainly does the job well.  No big "bells and whistles" but compact, light and absolutely waterproof.  **The only reason the jacket received just 4 stars from me was because of the pocket "issue" (it drives me crazy....)**

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