Arc'teryx Fission LT Jacket - Men's - 2007 BCS

Got caught in a blizzard on a 7500 foot ridge in the andes. busted out my Fission LT and crouched down next to a rock with my buddy and rode out the storm for two hours. Not so many 90 dollar jackets are going to help you there, fellow-reviewer...but this jacket helped me out.

So far I think this is a great jacket. The primaloft is far superior to down without the all the bulk. It definitely breathes better than down. It slides over other layers well, not that you would need much under it. The only issue was sizing...they run big.I normally wear a medium with Arcteryx but had to go with a small. Very pricey compared to similar jackets.

i paid 90 for this at the arcteryx outlet store, which is exactly how much i think it's worth. it's a great piece for belaying or around camp on a fall evening. not waterproof, and not super-duper warm. not the kind of slick styling that Arc'teryx is known for, either. it could also use a few more pockets.

I've had this jacket for a few years and it has served wonderfully, and will undoubtedly stay with me a few more years. It is fairly water resistant, keeping me dry as long as I'm not hiking in the rain. I can never feel any wind through it no matter how cold and hard it blows. And while it's definitely not as warm as a down jacket, it keeps me warm with just a t-shirt underneath down to below freezing.