Christa says choosing between hard and soft shells comes down to waterproofness and breathability. "Those are the two key defining factors," she says. How to Choose Rainwear. A hard shell is completely waterproof, so that makes it the clear choice for your backpacking trip to Southeast Asia during monsoon season—or the Pacific Northwest in January. More @Wikipedia
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