About

About The Meta Shell:

meta-/ˌmetə,ˌmetə/: denoting a change of position or condition. (built to transition from jacket to sling bag and back as needed)

<aside> 📌 Highlights - The Meta Shell

Problem:

• Most rain jackets feel like wearing a trash bag. They don’t breathe, they don’t stretch, they are loud and crinkly, and they are uncomfortable to wear.
• Most rain jackets only work when it’s cool and raining, so you end up carrying them until you need them — tied around your waist, draped over your shoulders, or stuffed in an unnecessary bag.

Solution:

• The Meta Shell - A 4-way stretch, soft, breathable, waterproof jacket that seamlessly converts into a sling bag. Easy to wear, easy to pack, easy to adjust, easy to carry.
  • 4-way stretch
  • Waterproof (10k)
  • Breathable (10k)
  • Durable
  • 5 zippered pockets for organization
  • Converts to a sling bag
  • Sleek, urban design (no exterior logos)
  • High neck and drop tail for extra protection </aside>

Western Rise debuts the Meta Shell on Kickstarter: For years we have been listening to your feedback, testing new fabric technology, and dialing in our first 3-layer jacket ever. We are finally ready to present to you our finest, most versatile jacket ever. Introducing the all new Meta Shell - the ultimate travel jacket, rain jacket, hiking jacket, and everyday jacket. Designed to be the only jacket you need for travel, outdoors and everyday and built with a 4-way stretch high-denier knit fabric, the Meta Shell is stronger, softer, waterproof and packed full of travel features to allow you to do more with less!

But that’s not all. Gone are the days of tying your jacket around your waist, or draping it around your shoulders in case it rains or gets cold. The Meta Shell conveniently packs into it’s own pocket to become an ultra-portable sling bag. With an exterior waterproof pocket, the Meta Shell replaces both jacket and sling bag for all of your adventures. Designed from the yarn up to feel like wearing a sweatshirt, but perform like a high-performance rain jacket The most versatile jacket for travel, outdoor, and everyday. The Jacket, Elevated.

Why We Built The Meta Shell

We created the Meta Shell because most rain jackets feel like wearing a trash bag. They are hot, they are crinkly, they don’t breathe, wrinkle, look terrible, are uncomfortable to wear and don't move with your body. Not only that, they only work when it’s cool and raining, so you look ridiculous carrying one around when it may or may not rain. We were tired of having to carry something that didn’t meet our standards, so we completely re-thought how a rain jacket was built.

The Meta Shell has been designed from the fiber up to be the best jacket for traveling, outdoor activity, and the best everyday jacket on the planet. The Meta Shell is waterproof, stain-proof, breathable, durable, comfortable, packable and versatile — making it the ultimate jacket for travel, outdoors, or everyday! The Meta Shell is packed full of features and meticulously crafted and built to convert from jacket to sling bag at a moments notice. The world’s most versatile jacket.

The Meta Shell:

• Is waterproof - The unique 3 layer fabric combines a soft, moisture-wicking, polyester jersey, a 10k waterproof, 4-way stretch polyurethane membrane, and a high-denier polyester face treated with an advanced C0 durable water repellent.
• Is highly packable - Most rain jackets end up tied around your waist, draped around your shoulders or stuffed in a bag until they are needed. The Meta Shell packs into it’s own pocket to become a sling bag so it play double duty as both pack and jacket.
• Is 4-Way Stretch - Each layer of the Meta Shell is built with ultimate stretch and movement in mind to make sure it’s ready for any adventure.
• Is highly breathable - Our ultra-breathable fabric allows heat and humidity to escape the jacket to keep you comfortable during both activity and rest.