You adventure hard, work up a sweat, and prefer to layer as you see fit, or even not at all. You deserve a shell that’s tough as nails and smartly equipped with essentials, but wise enough to know who calls the shots.
Built to be cardio-specific, the Columbia Triple Trail II Shell caters to the outdoor adventurer who refuses to stop every half mile to adjust layers. Columbia loaded this shell with design features and loads of outdoors intuition to make it the go-to active shell in your adventure wardrobe.
Think of the Columbia’s Triple Trail II Shell as a minimalist fortress for fast-and-light alpine ascents. Don’t spend much time conquering mountains? Chock full of features and Columbia’s technological advances, this technical shell will keep you comfortable just about anywhere in virtually any situation.
Whether your adventure checklist includes snowshoe adventures in the Sierras, early morning runs along the Monterey Peninsula, day hikes in the foothills, or simply running errands around town on days when your time is likely better spent building an ark, the Triple Trail II Shell works hard to keep you high and dry.
On Performance and Design…
Think of this shell as the perfect marriage of science and technical performance. Strategic body-mapping construction places super wicking technology at the body’s hot spots, allowing you to dump heat and moisture quickly. Meanwhile, the Omni-Tech® waterproof breathable exterior joins forces with a thermal reflective lining to provide warmth and protection from the elements.
The last thing you need on our outdoor adventure is a garment that works against your natural motion. So Columbia outfitted the Triple Trail II with 2-way stretch making this technical layer more comfortable while also providing significant range of motion. Despite all the flex and mobility, this shell remains massively durable, because when you’re off the resort and off the grid, an equipment failure can mean your rear, so you can’t risk it.
Omni-Tech® waterproof breathable exterior and full seam-taping eliminate potential waterproof weak spots. Meanwhile Omni-Heat reflective technology uses a dotted lining to reflect and retain your body heat and wick away excess moisture to keep you comfortable even when Mother Nature is trying her hardest to make you uncomfortable.
The Columbia design team also included a storm hood that’s helmet-compatible and features a brim for better weather protection. Now you’re ready to weather the nastiest parts of unexpected squalls and keep your eyes on the journey ahead.
Although the Triple Trail™ II is chalk-full of warmth inducing, adventure encouraging features, the $325 price tag will deliver a hefty stick shock for some. That price is, however, in line with other technical shells. Often, you get what you pay for, and in this instance that’s a really good thing.
Bottom Line…
With a penchant for producing well-designed and highly functional outdoor gear, the Triple Trail™ II Shell lives up to the performance that you’ve come to expect from Columbia. Loaded with plenty of thoughtful design features the Triple Trail II Shell will serve as your shelter from the storms of life and adventure alike.
Manufactured by Columbia Sportswear Company, the men’s (sizes S-XXL) and women’s (sizes S-XL) Triple Trail II Shell is available in for $325 in three color options from Columbia.com and other reputable online retailers.
*Gumption Gear Review received the Triple Trail II Jackets featured in this review from Columbia Sportswear Company in return for providing our honest views and opinions.