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Posted: 2/11/2015 9:47:32 PM EDT
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I have some Arc stuff and it's great. However, I can get pro deals on Patagonia, and for me the difference to upgrade to full price Arc is not worth it. Patagonia is *almost* as good. The main difference I find is the fit of the arcteryx is a little better, and the details are a little nicer.
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Posted: 2/11/2015 9:47:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryNever said I summited Everest. However, it is one of the most harsh and difficult things to do in this world and you will see guys wearing Act'eryx clothing while doing it. It's a measure of the clothing and it's durability, which is the topic of conversation here so keep up or keep posting silly shit.
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Posted: 2/11/2015 9:51:17 PM EDT
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I'm almost certain people have used other brand gear for that. It's a dumb assertion to justify overpriced clothing. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Those who don't own Arc'teryx have no clue what they're talking about. Vertx...really...Vertx? When you see guys summit Everest wearing Vertx let me know. Most of us aren't in the habit of doing something so monumentally dumb. Post your pics of you on the summit. Sure, tell you what you send me the money to do it and I'll make sure to take a pic for you. 
Never said I summited Everest. However, it is one of the most harsh and difficult things to do in this world and you will see guys wearing Act'eryx clothing while doing it. It's a measure of the clothing and it's durability, which is the topic of conversation here so keep up or keep posting silly shit. It's a dumb assertion to justify overpriced clothing. Project much? 
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Posted: 2/11/2015 9:53:05 PM EDT
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I have some Arc stuff and it's great. However, I can get pro deals on Patagonia, and for me the difference to upgrade to full price Arc is not worth it. Patagonia is *almost* as good. The main difference I find is the fit of the arcteryx is a little better, and the details are a little nicer. Details make the difference 
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Posted: 2/11/2015 9:56:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Project much? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Those who don't own Arc'teryx have no clue what they're talking about. Vertx...really...Vertx? When you see guys summit Everest wearing Vertx let me know. Most of us aren't in the habit of doing something so monumentally dumb. Post your pics of you on the summit. Sure, tell you what you send me the money to do it and I'll make sure to take a pic for you. Never said I summited Everest. However, it is one of the most harsh and difficult things to do in this world and you will see guys wearing Act'eryx clothing while doing it. It's a measure of the clothing and it's durability, which is the topic of conversation here so keep up or keep posting silly shit. It's a dumb assertion to justify overpriced clothing. Project much?  |
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Posted: 2/11/2015 9:58:36 PM EDT
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Arc is great stuff, though a bit too rich for my blood. Marmot and Mountain Hardwear are my go-to brands.
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Posted: 2/11/2015 10:03:20 PM EDT
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Sure, tell you what you send me the money to do it and I'll make sure to take a pic for you.
Never said I summited Everest. However, it is one of the most harsh and difficult things to do in this world and you will see guys wearing Act'eryx clothing while doing it. It's a measure of the clothing and it's durability, which is the topic of conversation here so keep up or keep posting silly shit. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Those who don't own Arc'teryx have no clue what they're talking about. Vertx...really...Vertx? When you see guys summit Everest wearing Vertx let me know. Most of us aren't in the habit of doing something so monumentally dumb. Post your pics of you on the summit. Sure, tell you what you send me the money to do it and I'll make sure to take a pic for you.
Never said I summited Everest. However, it is one of the most harsh and difficult things to do in this world and you will see guys wearing Act'eryx clothing while doing it. It's a measure of the clothing and it's durability, which is the topic of conversation here so keep up or keep posting silly shit. Arcteryx makes superb stuff, but as I said earlier, I don't think theirs is the go-to stuff for 8000m peaks. That's pretty much the domain of down suits and such. |
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Posted: 2/11/2015 10:05:05 PM EDT
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I have an Arc'teryx Fission SL and it is the best jacket I've ever had in every single way. Well worth the money.
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Posted: 2/11/2015 10:06:09 PM EDT
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Which Arc'teryx products do they wear when climbing Everest, K2, etc?
I do not see anything on their website that looks comparable to the Marmot 8000M or Mountain Hardwear Absolute Zero. |
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Posted: 2/11/2015 10:16:30 PM EDT
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Which Arc'teryx products do they wear when climbing Everest, K2, etc? I do not see anything on their website that looks comparable to the Marmot 8000M or Mountain Hardwear Absolute Zero. Maybe they don't make anything for that. Just because they make some cold weather and outdoor clothing doesn't mean they have to make something to fit that bill
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Posted: 2/11/2015 10:21:10 PM EDT
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Klim Stealth Uber expensive, even more comfortable ( stretchable goretex!), and lets everyone know that you and your sport are cooler than everyone else |
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Posted: 2/11/2015 10:23:14 PM EDT
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The Atom is the best jacket I own . . . Keeps you warm down to 35-40* with just it and a T-shirt in addition to the "Slim fit, lightweight"/mall ninja type stuff. Sounds about as warm as the $40 fleece I have hanging on my door at work. How much does your $40 fleece weigh? Post a picture of it . . . I sure hope you only own $300 ARs since anything above that does exactly the same thing 
in addition to the beating you already took on your comment back on the last page |
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Posted: 2/11/2015 10:25:40 PM EDT
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just bought a gloverall duffle coat from ebay for 20 bucks. all wool, made in england, new about 650 bucks.
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Posted: 2/11/2015 10:26:12 PM EDT
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A lot of that Arcteryx stuff is copied from the Condor brand. You can look at the Condor and Arcteryx together and see it a copy.
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Posted: 2/11/2015 10:33:18 PM EDT
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Maybe they don't make anything for that. Just because they make some cold weather and outdoor clothing doesn't mean they have to make something to fit that bill Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Which Arc'teryx products do they wear when climbing Everest, K2, etc? I do not see anything on their website that looks comparable to the Marmot 8000M or Mountain Hardwear Absolute Zero. Maybe they don't make anything for that. Just because they make some cold weather and outdoor clothing doesn't mean they have to make something to fit that bill Somebody posted/ implied in this very thread that they did. Several of us questioned that very notion as it seems suspect. Maybe they meant base layers or mid layers. |
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Posted: 2/11/2015 10:53:21 PM EDT
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I'm almost certain people have used other brand gear for that. It's a dumb assertion to justify overpriced clothing. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Those who don't own Arc'teryx have no clue what they're talking about. Vertx...really...Vertx? When you see guys summit Everest wearing Vertx let me know. Most of us aren't in the habit of doing something so monumentally dumb. Post your pics of you on the summit. Sure, tell you what you send me the money to do it and I'll make sure to take a pic for you.
Never said I summited Everest. However, it is one of the most harsh and difficult things to do in this world and you will see guys wearing Act'eryx clothing while doing it. It's a measure of the clothing and it's durability, which is the topic of conversation here so keep up or keep posting silly shit. It's a dumb assertion to justify overpriced clothing. Going to have to agree with this here. The fact that a company makes expedition gear has absolutely nothing to do with a mass marketed softshell from the same company. If that is a metric to go by people will be happy to know that Eddie Bauer also makes Everest grade gear. 
I have an Atom AR and find it to be a great jacket for running around in. I have been very happy with it. Having said that I will also say that it is not a huge improvement over the North Face Redpoint that it replaced (although I do like the fit better). I like the Atom, but not enough that I would spend 2x what the North Face jacket cost again if I needed to replace it. I will also agree with what another commenter said above: if I am going to be out in really cold temps (teens and below) for an extended period I will grab my Carhartt or Bonfire depending on activity. The Atom gets worn to work or running errands. I also have to laugh at people who review their shells and say they keep them warm down into the mid 30's no problem... that's barely sweatshirt weather 
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Posted: 2/11/2015 11:14:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I also have to laugh at people who review their shells and say they keep them warm down into the mid 30's no problem... that's barely sweatshirt weather To be fair if it's in the 30's in south FL, I'm bundled up like the Michelin man |
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Posted: 2/11/2015 11:14:17 PM EDT
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Which Arc'teryx products do they wear when climbing Everest, K2, etc? I do not see anything on their website that looks comparable to the Marmot 8000M or Mountain Hardwear Absolute Zero. Because we are having some Sherpa drag my oxygen deprived, half frozen ass up a littered mountain top so I could show all my golf buddies that I was there and spent $80k on an expeditions! This is about minimizing bulk, maximizing freedom of movement, top tier lightweight construction, and looking cool as fuck doing it out and about below 8000 meters. Holy shit
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Posted: 2/11/2015 11:15:02 PM EDT
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http://snoriderswest.com/images/uploads/klimsteathoutfit630.jpg Klim Stealth Uber expensive, even more comfortable ( stretchable goretex!), and lets everyone know that you and your sport are cooler than everyone else That looks like Fox Racing bullshit But did you say stretchable gore tex?
I'm in. What's the damage? |
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Posted: 2/11/2015 11:16:09 PM EDT
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just bought a gloverall duffle coat from ebay for 20 bucks. all wool, made in england, new about 650 bucks. Why do you want to wear a sheep?
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Posted: 2/11/2015 11:16:55 PM EDT
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I run a wide variety of their stuff. great cut and durable stuff
I think there's a lot of good quality stuff on the market but arcteryx e it h their longer cut arms and torso fit tall guys like me very well |
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Posted: 2/11/2015 11:17:32 PM EDT
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A lot of that Arcteryx stuff is copied from the Condor brand. You can look at the Condor and Arcteryx together and see it a copy.
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Posted: 2/11/2015 11:17:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That looks like Fox Racing bullshit But did you say stretchable gore tex? I'm in. What's the damage? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: http://snoriderswest.com/images/uploads/klimsteathoutfit630.jpg Klim Stealth Uber expensive, even more comfortable ( stretchable goretex!), and lets everyone know that you and your sport are cooler than everyone else That looks like Fox Racing bullshit But did you say stretchable gore tex? I'm in. What's the damage? |
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Posted: 2/11/2015 11:18:25 PM EDT
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I have an Arc'teryx Fission SL and it is the best jacket I've ever had in every single way. Well worth the money. See? You either "get it" Or you make excuses. You Sir, "get it" 
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Posted: 2/11/2015 11:19:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: See? You either "get it" Or you make excuses. You Sir, "get it" Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I have an Arc'teryx Fission SL and it is the best jacket I've ever had in every single way. Well worth the money. See? You either "get it" Or you make excuses. You Sir, "get it" Still going strong, after years of abuse.  |
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Posted: 2/11/2015 11:19:56 PM EDT
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Every goretex sample I've gotten from WL gore had been extremely flexible and bendable. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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http://snoriderswest.com/images/uploads/klimsteathoutfit630.jpg Klim Stealth Uber expensive, even more comfortable ( stretchable goretex!), and lets everyone know that you and your sport are cooler than everyone else That looks like Fox Racing bullshit But did you say stretchable gore tex?
I'm in. What's the damage? Every fish I've ever caught has been able to bend and has been extremely flexible. But I've never caught a stretchable fish...... |
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Posted: 2/11/2015 11:20:54 PM EDT
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Tell that shit to my condor jacket. Still going strong, after years of abuse. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-dc2bs_DX2sg/UrD49UIaw5I/AAAAAAAAPDA/1IRQF7nF35A/s1024/IMG_5269.JPG Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I have an Arc'teryx Fission SL and it is the best jacket I've ever had in every single way. Well worth the money. See? You either "get it" Or you make excuses. You Sir, "get it" Still going strong, after years of abuse. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-dc2bs_DX2sg/UrD49UIaw5I/AAAAAAAAPDA/1IRQF7nF35A/s1024/IMG_5269.JPG You should get some Crye pants. Your knees will thank you. And probably the rest of you as well. Edit: what's with the sling? |
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Posted: 2/11/2015 11:22:48 PM EDT
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I run a wide variety of their stuff. great cut and durable stuff I think there's a lot of good quality stuff on the market but arcteryx e it h their longer cut arms and torso fit tall guys like me very well Arc Not for short manlets Nordic type alpha males please apply. 
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Posted: 2/11/2015 11:24:45 PM EDT
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Almost paid $500 for their jacket until I saw made in China. Fuck that.
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Posted: 2/11/2015 11:27:47 PM EDT
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Arc is a dick measuring tool, there are other just as great gear that wont cost as much. Marmot, patagonia, north face, heck LL bean. Agreed. The only pants I have ever returned to REI were Arc'teryx when the stitching started coming out on the cuffs. |
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Posted: 2/11/2015 11:28:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Every fish I've ever caught has been able to bend and has been extremely flexible. But I've never caught a stretchable fish...... Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: http://snoriderswest.com/images/uploads/klimsteathoutfit630.jpg Klim Stealth Uber expensive, even more comfortable ( stretchable goretex!), and lets everyone know that you and your sport are cooler than everyone else That looks like Fox Racing bullshit But did you say stretchable gore tex? I'm in. What's the damage? Every fish I've ever caught has been able to bend and has been extremely flexible. But I've never caught a stretchable fish...... It's extremely stretchy bendable pliable and flexible. It's a pretty amazing material. I'll see if I have one at my desk and take pictures tomorrow |
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Posted: 2/11/2015 11:30:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You should get some Crye pants. Your knees will thank you. And probably the rest of you as well. Edit: what's with the sling? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I have an Arc'teryx Fission SL and it is the best jacket I've ever had in every single way. Well worth the money. See? You either "get it" Or you make excuses. You Sir, "get it" Still going strong, after years of abuse. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-dc2bs_DX2sg/UrD49UIaw5I/AAAAAAAAPDA/1IRQF7nF35A/s1024/IMG_5269.JPG You should get some Crye pants. Your knees will thank you. And probably the rest of you as well. Edit: what's with the sling? I like the idea of the Crye pants for sure. |
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Posted: 2/11/2015 11:30:37 PM EDT
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But did you say stretchable gore tex?
Polartec NeoShell a bunch of jackets that aren't made for snow machine dorks are available |
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Posted: 2/11/2015 11:30:53 PM EDT
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For the record, I'm a Mountain Hardwear fanboi. is there stuff any good? STP had a set of snowboard pants for a good deal but no reviews.. i only have a beanie made by mountain hardware and its not that great.. It's phenomenally good. |
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Posted: 2/11/2015 11:39:56 PM EDT
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Because we are having some Sherpa drag my oxygen deprived, half frozen ass up a littered mountain top so I could show all my golf buddies that I was there and spent $80k on an expeditions! This is about minimizing bulk, maximizing freedom of movement, top tier lightweight construction, and looking cool as fuck doing it out and about below 8000 meters. Holy shit Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Which Arc'teryx products do they wear when climbing Everest, K2, etc? I do not see anything on their website that looks comparable to the Marmot 8000M or Mountain Hardwear Absolute Zero. Because we are having some Sherpa drag my oxygen deprived, half frozen ass up a littered mountain top so I could show all my golf buddies that I was there and spent $80k on an expeditions! This is about minimizing bulk, maximizing freedom of movement, top tier lightweight construction, and looking cool as fuck doing it out and about below 8000 meters. Holy shit I take it you didn't bother to read the whole thread before you posted.
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Posted: 2/11/2015 11:59:43 PM EDT
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Love my Arc stuff. I also really like my Outdoor Research clothing. OR has a better pro deal too (50% off).
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Posted: 2/12/2015 12:04:55 AM EDT
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Polartec NeoShell a bunch of jackets that aren't made for snow machine dorks are available Jacket will rape your wallet for the total of 579 with the bibs costing 589 oh and they are only shells. But I abuse the living crap out of my jacket and bibs ( typical ride involves me burning 4000 calories, getting wacked by tree branches, many awkward and horrible situations getting people unstuck, and a constant mix of adrenaline/testosterone laced sweat mixed with a hint of 2 stoke oil.), and been in a couple whitouts with -30* windchill and barely noticed. There is a reason all the snow machine dorks wear it and not arc or polartec, plus klim supports horsepower, freedom, and big titties. Polartec and arc support girls with hairy pits, socialism, and douchbaggery! |
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Posted: 2/12/2015 12:08:15 AM EDT
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i like my Carhart coat. Yup |
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Posted: 2/12/2015 12:10:14 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/12/2015 12:13:40 AM EDT
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My every day wear is a Wild Things. Down here in AL, it does everything you'd ever need in the coldest weather.
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Posted: 2/12/2015 12:19:28 AM EDT
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Just wait till we all find out about Westcomb and Mammut.
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Posted: 2/12/2015 12:21:45 AM EDT
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Arc has served me well in upstate ny. Last couple winters have been no joke, easily the harshest I can remember in my lifetime.
Atom and Naga are very warm and all that you'd need up there, and the Alpha on top for when it's snowing hard. Buy once, cry once. |
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Posted: 2/12/2015 12:25:42 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/12/2015 12:31:00 AM EDT
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A lot of that Arcteryx stuff is copied from the Condor brand. You can look at the Condor and Arcteryx together and see it a copy.
What does it feel like to never wear arc? I stick with the original, not some knock off brand. Thank you for the laugh!
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Posted: 2/12/2015 12:32:02 AM EDT
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This is the HK of outerwear.  Pfffft Call me when they release the Glock of outerwear. |
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Posted: 2/12/2015 12:36:54 AM EDT
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Although it is good stuff, outside of the US, Arcteryx would probably be considered a mid-range line. Mountain Force, Kjus, Millet, Bogner, Eider, Mammut. They all come to mind as equal or better quality/design and some significantly more expensive. In areas where mountain sports and apres-ski are common, "best" is defined differently. |
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Posted: 2/12/2015 12:47:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If I'm getting a chinese coat I prefer to pay chinese coat prices. |
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Posted: 2/12/2015 12:58:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Tell that shit to my condor jacket. Still going strong, after years of abuse. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-dc2bs_DX2sg/UrD49UIaw5I/AAAAAAAAPDA/1IRQF7nF35A/s1024/IMG_5269.JPG Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: I have an Arc'teryx Fission SL and it is the best jacket I've ever had in every single way. Well worth the money. See? You either "get it" Or you make excuses. You Sir, "get it" Still going strong, after years of abuse. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-dc2bs_DX2sg/UrD49UIaw5I/AAAAAAAAPDA/1IRQF7nF35A/s1024/IMG_5269.JPG |
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Posted: 2/12/2015 1:10:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I love the one mud spot in that field of nice green freshly mowed grass. It's like throwing your rifle down your driveway for clothes. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I have an Arc'teryx Fission SL and it is the best jacket I've ever had in every single way. Well worth the money. See? You either "get it" Or you make excuses. You Sir, "get it" Still going strong, after years of abuse. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-dc2bs_DX2sg/UrD49UIaw5I/AAAAAAAAPDA/1IRQF7nF35A/s1024/IMG_5269.JPG There were probably a dozen of us rolling in that spot for half a day. |
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Posted: 2/12/2015 2:15:28 AM EDT
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I have an Arc'teryx Fission SL and it is the best jacket I've ever had in every single way. Well worth the money. See? You either "get it" Or you make excuses. You Sir, "get it" Still going strong, after years of abuse. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-dc2bs_DX2sg/UrD49UIaw5I/AAAAAAAAPDA/1IRQF7nF35A/s1024/IMG_5269.JPG There were probably a dozen of us rolling in that spot for half a day. Who needs HSLD Arc'teryx gear when you're wearing a shemag... |
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