Looking for a good softshell that can withstand serious abuse

I've been beating up a TNF Apex Bionic jacket for years and it's treated me well.

It also comes in a hooded version, called the Apex Android.

With a midweight fleece vest underneath I've taken it down to freezing temps in low activity. With some activity it's plenty warm with nothing but a t-shirt.

For bonus points, the windproof membrane also makes it pretty close to waterproof, besides the seams.

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For everything you describe save compactability, I don't think there's anything better than a Pendleton wool shirt.

The North Face Nimble jacket – super cheap right now if you can find it in your size. Dick's Sporting Goods has a good assortment of options. I like the Triumph Green color.

I use it mountain biking in colder weather. Breaths great (stretch-woven softshell, non-membrane) and thin, so you choose how much insulation you want by layering underneath it, and great durability. Crashed in rocks, bashed into trees, still holds up great – better than my body.

Great for casual use also. I use it as my shoulder season jacket around town.

For trail work, I would think about looking for something cheap, so searching Landsend or Cabela's, campmore, etc, the discount outdoor gear places. So I find for example:

http://preview.tinyurl.com/cduqaoq

I put in a tiny url that should work "cabela's temperate full zip softshell". I haven't seen that jacket at all, but cabelas stuff is usually reasonable quality that is $35.

Thanks for the suggestions

I was shooting for the $70ish range in price, and leaning more and more towards just ordering something that seemed good from moosejaw or something.

Just found this though, which is extremely tempting, though sort of expensive and not wind resistant. I really do like wool.
http://www.moosejaw.com/moosejaw/shop/product_Moosejaw-Men-s-Lieutenant-Z-s-Gentleman-s-Wool-Jacket_10206524_10208_10000001_-1_?green=93194B34-519D-54B0-AEBE-DAB4118BD9CF&cm_sp=MyBuys-_-Footer-_-10206524

Before I spring for that wool jacket, I'll find out what local store has the largest selection of TNF and some other brands that have cheaper options and try a couple on.