Men's Soft Shell Jackets

• • An iconic jacket from The North Face, Apex Bionic is 100% windproof and almost waterproof to keep you performing at your best.
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  • • The North Face Apex Bionic Soft Shell Jacket Men's (Asphalt Grey / TNF Black)
    • $128.95
    • An iconic jacket from The North Face, Apex Bionic is 100% windproof and almost waterproof to keep you performing at your best.
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• • 66 Degrees North Hornbjarg Jacket Men's
  • • 66 Degrees North Hornbjarg Jacket Men's (Flag Red)
    • $69.89
      60% off
    • 66 Degrees North Hornbjarg Jacket Men's
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• • The Afterburner's broad appeal belies its alpinist roots: climber-friendly design, Windstopper fabric and precise fit make it equally at home at the crag and on the street.
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  • • Marmot Afterburner Jacket Men's (Black)
    • The Afterburner's broad appeal belies its alpinist roots: climber-friendly design, Windstopper fabric and precise fit make it equally at home at the crag and on the street.
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• • The holy grail of soft shells, this premier hooded shell is designed specifically for highly-aerobic endeavors in foul weather.
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  • • The North Face Kishtwar Jacket Men's (Dark Cedar Green)
    • The holy grail of soft shells, this premier hooded shell is designed specifically for highly-aerobic endeavors in foul weather.
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• • New windproof soft shell for aerobic assaults, this Summit Series jacket's body is constructed with GORE-TEX Windstopper fabric that’s rated at 0 CFM
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  • • The North Face Cipher Jacket Men's (Black)
    • New windproof soft shell for aerobic assaults, this Summit Series jacket's body is constructed with GORE-TEX Windstopper fabric that’s rated at 0 CFM
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• • A sleeveless soft shell designed to provide lightweight, water-resistant, breathable protection in cold weather. Well, protection for your torso at least. Your arms and legs are another story.
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  • • The North Face Apex Bionic Vest Men's (Black)
    • A sleeveless soft shell designed to provide lightweight, water-resistant, breathable protection in cold weather. Well, protection for your torso at least. Your arms and legs are another story.
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• • Designed to provide the ultimate comfort and mobility, this soft shell’s durable and breathable stretch fabrication serves well as a stand-alone jacket or as a layering piece.
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  • • The North Face Apex Elixir Jacket Men's (Centennial Red)
    • Designed to provide the ultimate comfort and mobility, this soft shell’s durable and breathable stretch fabrication serves well as a stand-alone jacket or as a layering piece.
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• • Windbreaker soft shell jacket with stretchy side panels make this soft shell a sure win for the athlete in all of us.
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  • • Marmot Rom Soft Shell Jacket Men's (Black)
    • Windbreaker soft shell jacket with stretchy side panels make this soft shell a sure win for the athlete in all of us.
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• • Marmot's water resistant, windproof soft shell jacket for the athletic minded.
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  • • Marmot Gravity Soft Shell Jacket Men's (Black)
    • Marmot's water resistant, windproof soft shell jacket for the athletic minded.
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• • An iconic jacket from The North Face, Apex Bionic is 100% windproof and almost waterproof to keep you performing at your best.
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  • • The North Face Apex Bionic Soft Shell Jacket Men's (Black)
    • An iconic jacket from The North Face, Apex Bionic is 100% windproof and almost waterproof to keep you performing at your best.
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• • Windproof soft shell jacket that is highly water resistant and intensely comfortable.
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  • • Marmot Leadville Softshell Jacket Men's (Black)
    • Windproof soft shell jacket that is highly water resistant and intensely comfortable.
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• • Mountain Hardwear G50 Soft Shell Jacket Men's
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  • • Mountain Hardwear G50 Jacket Men's (Grill)
    • Mountain Hardwear G50 Soft Shell Jacket Men's
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• • A highly wind resistant, water repellent softshell jacket at no more than $99.95.
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  • • Marmot Approach Softshell Jacket Men's (Black)
    • A highly wind resistant, water repellent softshell jacket at no more than $99.95.
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• • An iconic jacket from The North Face, Apex Bionic is 100% windproof and almost waterproof to keep you performing at your best.
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  • • The North Face Apex Bionic Soft Shell Jacket Men's (TNF Black / Deep Water Blue)
    • An iconic jacket from The North Face, Apex Bionic is 100% windproof and almost waterproof to keep you performing at your best.
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• • Fully windproof softshell that is highly water resistant and made to last.
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  • • The North Face Chromium Thermal Jacket Men's (Asphalt Grey)
    • Fully windproof softshell that is highly water resistant and made to last.
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Soft shell jackets have become very poplar in recent years thanks to the huge improvement in fabrics and technologies used in these jackets. Soft shells, as compared to hard shells, are lot easier to wear because they are lot more flexible and they stretch more, they are not as loud as hard shell jackets can be and they provide additional thermal insulation. Where soft shell jackets fall behind is the level of water protection, as these fabrics are not fully waterproof (or at least in price ranges that are not exotic) and it is rather hard and expensive to tape the seams on these soft shell jackets. Huge improvements have been made though in recent history and these jackets are becoming a valuable pieces of outdoor gear in many outdoor enthusiasts' closets.

There are generally three types of soft shell jackets out there: light and breathable, mid-range universal and winter grade soft shell jackets. They as the names suggest vary in the amount of thermal insulation they provide and also by the amount of breathability they allow.

Light and breathable soft shell jackets are great for all aerobic activities such as trail running, hiking or climbing. They will provide the largest amount of stretch and are also the most breathable. Great jackets for summer and shoulder season conditions, they are thin and pack small. Mid-range soft shell jackets add little bulk to the equation and are more substantial. They will provide significantly higher level of water protection and are little less breathable. These soft shell jackets are great for spring and fall conditions where additional warmth is desired. Winter soft shell jackets are the heaviest of the three and the least breathable, which actually adds warmth to the garment as we tend to sweat less in colder climates. They can be worn as an outerwear during skiing or snowshoeing and quite often have additional features seen on heavier jackets.