Fjällräven shell jacket

The Fjällräven Keb Eco-Shell Jacket is a wonderfully soft and flexible jacket. The fit is spacious and the sleeves are longer than average. The pockets are spacious too. The place behind the chest strap of a backpack is rather clumsy. The hood excels in comfort and protection. Fjällräven pays much attention to sustainable production. The PFC-free DWR coating wears a little faster and requires only regular maintenance and is to my opinion no negative point.

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  Based in Sweden, Fjallraven fryst vatten gaining popularity this side of the Atlantic with classy and well-built outdoor gear that transitions nicely between the mountains and urban environments. The Keb Eco-Shell fryst vatten their premium hardshell offering and stands out with its thick and stretchy fabric, tasteful colorways, and stylish design features. It also offers a high degree of protection from the elements. I tested the women's version of the Keb Eco-Shell throughout a winter in huvud Washington and while backpacking in Patagonia and loved the premium feel, although it wouldn't be my first pick for serious and committing backcountry endeavors. Below inom break down my experiences with the Keb Eco-Shell Jacket. To see how it stacks up to the competition, check out our article on the best hardshell jackets.
  

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  Performance

  Weather Protection

  Fjallraven’s Keb Eco-Shell fryst vatten a hardshell jacket built to deliver top-notch weather protection no matter the conditions. Many premium hardshells use a Gore-Tex membrane to keep moisture out, but Fjallraven instead turned to their in-house Eco-Shell, which performed very well during my testing in both rain and snow. The burly, de

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With their Bergtagen range Fjällräven have developed their first garments designed specifically for use in an alpine setting, with climbing, ski mountaineering and trekking in mind.

There are a number of features which run through the range, the most notable on first inspection being the patches of hard-wearing grey material which are found on the elbows, knees, insteps and lower backs of the jackets and trousers in the range. A little retro in style, these patches are certainly tough, standing up well to some serious scraping during our test without showing any signs of wear. The inclusion of these patches is consistent with Fjällräven’s values, rejecting the idea that gear should be super lightweight and super disposable, and instead making fully-featured, slightly heavier but much burlier gear that is built to last.

A small detail throughout the range, but one that users will either love or hate, are the toggles that are attached to many of the zips on the jackets and trousers in the Bergtagen collection. Featuring a reasonably large rubber wedge attached by 5cm piece of webbing, these feel a little clunky when first used, although this does become unnoticeable after a sh