Need a new 3-season shell

[una_dogger]

If they had full side zips they would be exactly perfect, but I'm very happy with them all in all, and I've never had a shell jacket that performs as well as these pants do.

Agreed! The half side zips definately help and I am even able to get the bottom cuffs over my alpine ski boots -- but full zips would make these the perfect wind/rain/cold weather pant.

 

[Kevin Rooney]

I have a pair of the Taku pants as well. And while I agree that they're well-made, I was a bit disappointed as they're not as warm as those made with Schoeller Dryskin. In order for the Taku's to be comparable to the Schoeller's, I need to wear longjohns.

 

[jrbren]

My non winter hard shell is Arc Teryx Alpha SL, I would recommend.
http://www.moosejaw.com/moosejaw/sh...s-Alpha-SL-Jacket_10042713_10208_10000001_-1_

I might be a little wary of wearing it off trail in cripple brush areas as it is thin and might rip easy. Might be better of with a tougher shell for those conditions. Plan ahead.