{"id":4717,"date":"2023-05-12T14:49:23","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T13:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tkt\/?p=4717"},"modified":"2025-12-05T08:25:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T08:25:14","slug":"softshell-vs-hardshell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tkt\/softshell-vs-hardshell\/","title":{"rendered":"Softshell vs Hardshell, Which is Best?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Softshell vs Hardshell, Which is Best?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Confused about whether a softshell or hardshell jacket suits your outdoor plans? Discover the key differences between softshell and hardshell jackets, and learn exactly when to wear each for maximum comfort and protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-oswald-font-family\" id=\"1-is-camping-with-kids-a-nightmare\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">In SHORT&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 256 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M160 64c0-11.8-6.5-22.6-16.9-28.2s-23-5-32.9 1.6l-96 64C-.5 111.2-4.4 131 5.4 145.8s29.7 18.7 44.4 8.9L96 123.8V416H32c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32h96 96c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32H160V64z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; 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Softshell fabrics are used across a huge variety of products within the outdoor industry, including jackets, trousers, hats, gloves and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of softshell fabric<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Softshell fabrics are stretchy, soft, weather-resistant (\u2018resistant\u2019 being the key word!) and breathable, making them fantastic for almost every outdoor scenario. Heading into the mountains for a day of walking? A softshell jacket and trousers will almost certainly be the perfect choice. Countryside walking? Softshell. Alpine climbing? Softshell! They\u2019re available in so many different thicknesses and weights that you can pick one that suits the temperature of the environment you\u2019re heading into. You\u2019ve got everything from thin and lightweight variants that are perfect for keeping the wind off on spring\/summer evenings, to thick, fleece-lined ones that are brilliant for winter in the mountains here in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Softshell vs Hardshell: Negatives of softshell fabric<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019re typically not fully waterproof or windproof. Yes, they\u2019ll keep wind and rain off you for a decent period of time, but you can\u2019t rely on them to keep you 100% dry. What you gain in breathability, stretchiness and comfort you lose in outright protection, essentially. There are variants that have waterproof membranes, but these are few and far between so we\u2019re not going to go into them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tkt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/05\/DSCF8082-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trekitt.co.uk\/clothing\/jackets\/waterproof-jackets\"><br> <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the hardshell?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hardshell refers to a fully waterproof (and usually 100% windproof) garment that is used to keep the worst of the weather off you. This can be a jacket, pair of trousers, gloves or&nbsp; any waterproof clothing. You\u2019d use a hardshell when a softshell garment can no longer cope with the conditions; i.e if it\u2019s raining heavily. You would use a hardshell when you <i>have<\/i> to, not as a garment to be worn all the time. Imagine a hardshell like a pair of wellies and a softshell as a pair of comfy walking shoes. The wellies are great when you really need them, but overkill the rest of the time. The walking shoes are fantastic almost all of the time but not quite up to scratch in the worst conditions. Like softshell garments, there are many variants, from thin and breathable trail running jackets to thick and ultra-protective mountaineering pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hardshell Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>They are 100% waterproof and <i>almost<\/i> always 100% windproof. Lob them on in horrid weather and they\u2019ll protect you like a suit of armour. Now, I say \u2018<i>almost<\/i>\u2019 always 100% windproof as different brands have their own version of hardshell fabrics. Some aren\u2019t fully windproof, which does complicate things slightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hardshell Negatives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not particularly stretchy, not as breathable as softshell, not as comfortable and comparatively more expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Softshell vs Hardshell Which should you pick?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both! Softshell garments are an absolute game changer and I don\u2019t think I could go without them now. You\u2019ll probably wear these 90% of the time you\u2019re outside, so try to go for the best you can afford. That being said, we would never recommend heading into the outdoors for any lengthy period of time without a hardshell stuffed in your pack. 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