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REI Shuksan Jacket with eVent Fabric - Men's
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based on 42 reviews
Ratings Distribution
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| 4 star |
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| 3 star |
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| 1 star |
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Category Average
$299.00
from 1 store
Pros
Cons
- No chin rash guard (5)
- No chin guard (2)
- Not enough pockets or features (2)
- Zipper can be a pain (2)
- Bad color (1)
- Bad zippers (1)
- Finicky main zipper (1)
- Haven't found any yet (1)
- Hood not stowable (1)
- Inadequate protection (1)
Best Uses
- Wet weather (33)
- Hiking and camping (28)
- Cold weather (16)
- Casual wear (14)
- Skiing/snowboarding (11)
- Extreme conditions (8)
- Backcountry snow sports (1)
- Backpacking (1)
- Cool weather (1)
- Cycling (1)
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REI Shuksan Jacket with eVent Fabric - Men's Reviews
Most helpful positive review
[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
Most helpful negative review
[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
Awesome, BUT needs a chin guard
"I will start off with the negative, since I can only come up with one, and it is bearable. This jacket needs some kind of chin guard. I have contemplated sewing or gluing in a piece of fleece, and will most likely do so very soon. In cold weather, where this jacket excels, especially in cold and very windy weather, the material scraping against your chaffed chin is incredibly uncomfortable. When my skin is not w..." Read Full Review »
Mar 07, 2009 by PeteB
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eVent is overrated
"I read so many good reviews of this jacket I bought it because it fits well and has lots of pockets. I was a little worried it didn't have pit zips but the salesman owned one and said you don't need them. After wearing this jacket on several back country ski trips and this summer I can say that I'm not that impressed with the breathability of eVent. It is a little better than Gore-Tex but for heavy activity ..." Read Full Review »
Aug 06, 2009 by Jeff-Bob
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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
REI Shuksan Jacket with eVent Fabric - Men's Review
Awesome, BUT needs a chin guard
- Breathable
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Functional
- Lightweight
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Pros
- No Chin Guard
Cons
- Backpacking
- Cold Weather
- Extreme Conditions
- Hiking and Camping
- Wet Weather
Best Uses
"I will start off with the negative, since I can only come up with one, and it is bearable. This jacket needs some kind of chin guard. I have contemplated sewing or gluing in a piece of fleece, and will most likely do so very soon. In cold weather, where this jacket excels, especially in cold and ver …" Read Full Review »
On the summit of Mt. Tom, braving -25˚F wind chill
- Using Product
- Picture of Product
- Avid Adventurer
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
REI Shuksan Jacket with eVent Fabric - Men's Review
The best hard shell you could ever buy.
- Breathable
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Warm
- More »
Pros
- None
Cons
- Extreme Conditions
- Wet Weather
Best Uses
"I put this jacket to the test at 13,500 ft on the east ridge of Mt. Yale, when my party got hit by the worst blizzard I had ever seen. Our thermometers read 10'f and we estimate the winds where pushing 50 miles an hour. This jacket performed better than I could have ever imagined. I felt no wind and …" Read Full Review »
- Using Product
Climbing partner displaying severity of blizzard
- Not pic of product
- Avid Adventurer
[33 of 33 customers found this review helpful]
REI Shuksan Jacket with eVent Fabric - Men's Review
Great Jacket
- Breathable
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
- Waterproof
Pros
- None
Cons
- Wet Weather
Best Uses
"First off, let's set the stage. I don't climb Kilimanjaro or K2 on a regular basis. I don't zip up Blackburn or Blanca Peak with just a bivvy and a couple of Richmoor's on a "take it easy Tuesday".
I do however spend a fair amount of time outdoors and being sweaty. Occasional hikes, overnight bac
…"
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- Casual Adventurer
[20 of 20 customers found this review helpful]
REI Shuksan Jacket with eVent Fabric - Men's Review
Glad REI has eVent
- Breathable
- Lightweight
- Nice wrist enclosure
- Plenty of outside pockets
- Softer than Gore-Tex pro
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Pros
- Needs inner zip pocket
- No chin rash guard
Cons
- Everyday Winter Skiing
- Skiing
- Wet Weather
Best Uses
"It is great that REI now has eVent jackets and pants to break the monopoly Gore-Tex has created. eVent is great material, comparable, if not better than Gore-Tex, and hands down better than any other Gore knockoff.I purchased an eVent jacket last year to compare to my Gore-Tex jackets. I never wore …" Read Full Review »
- Avid Adventurer
[17 of 18 customers found this review helpful]
REI Shuksan Jacket with eVent Fabric - Men's Review
90% great.
- Breathable
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Windproof
Pros
- None
Cons
- Hiking and Camping
- Skiing/Snowboarding
- Wet Weather
Best Uses
"Being in the business of quality for a large northwest company I am a stickler for details.
I have gone through a couple rain coats from REI and recently purchased this one. I read all the reviews and noticed that just about all of them complain about the zipper. I bought it anyway as the pros c
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- Casual Adventurer
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