When the weather's nuking, this is your final defense. Ultralight, ultra-simple, the BC-100 is the ultimate shelter. You can stuff it in the bottom of your pack and forget about it. But when you need it, the 2.5-layer waterproof/breathable shell has you covered, including the hood that fits over a helmet. Front pockets are positioned to accommodate a harness and backpack. Machine wash. Precision layering.
"Emergency rainwear that's so light and compressible, there's no excuse not to bring it. Put it in the pack and forget about it." Chad Peele
"It's a harsh world and we could all use a little protection, especially above 20,000 feet. We built the BC-100 to protect us from harsh elements: wind, sleet, rain, and snow. When things get messy, this is my go-to jacket." Peter Whittaker
"A super-packable lightweight shell that gives me total waterproof protection. When the going gets stormy, this is my insurance policy so that I can keep on moving." Seth Waterfall
- WATERPROOF & BREATHABLE 2.5-LAYER FABRIC WITH DURABLE *WATER-REPELLENT (DWR) FINISH
- ULTRA-LIGHT & COMPRESSIBLE STOWS EASILY INTO ITS OWN POCKET
- SIMPLE, STREAMLINED DESIGN MINIMALIST PEAK PERFORMER
- INTEGRATED HOOD FITS OVER HELMET
- WATER-RESISTANT ZIPPERS SEALED TO ELIMINATE NEED FOR FLAPS
- ERGONOMIC POCKETS COMPATIBLE WITH HARNESS AND PACK
- LOW-PROFILE CUFFS ADJUST FOR SNUG FIT
- 100% Nylon; DWR (WPB)
- Center Back Length 29.5"
- Garment Weight 14.82 oz
First Ascent Sizing - Men
| Small | Medium | Large | XLarge | XXL | |||||||
| Chest | 35-37 | 38-40 | 42-44 | 46-48 | 48-50 | ||||||
| Waist | 29-31 | 32-34 | 36-38 | 40-42 | 44-46 | ||||||
| Inseam | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 |
- First Ascent is cut closer to the body for a great, active fit with no bunching or binding. It is built as a complete system. All pieces - outerwear, insulating layers and baselayer - are cut so the body and sleeve lengths of each successive layer are slightly longer than the one underneath.
01/19/10
I haven't gotten a chance to wear this in serious weather, so I substituted by jumping in the shower. It does its job quite well! Not only did water bead off of it, it dried extremely quickly--it wasn't moist, it was *dry.*
It packs pretty well also. I like the fit, especially the hood. I have had rainshells in the past that totally blocked my field of view. The cinch-tie on this piece makes a huge difference for me.
I really like this a lot.
Tariq
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