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Arc'teryx uses Fortius stretch-woven nylon to make the Men's Gamma LT Long-Sleeve Pullover Softshell water resistant and highly breathable for aerobic backcountry activities. This softshell pullover works as an outer layer in mild weather or as a mid layer in nasty conditions. A low weight of only 9.7 ounces makes the Gamma LT Pullover a great softshell for climbing and skiing trips where every ounce counts.
Bottom Line: Pull on the Arc'teryx Gamma LT Pullover Softshell when you need a versatile top to take on a variety of mountain conditions.
If price isn't an issue, it's the perfect pullover... you're gonna like it. black is nice enough to look nicer than casual at work, too...but highly functional when not locked in a cubicle during daylight as well.
The Arc'teryx Gamma LT pullover is more weather resistant, and stretchy compared to the Accelero, but the Accelero breathes better, and is better at wicking moisture. I like the Gamma LT for climbing and ski touring. The Accelero is great for running and biking and Nordic skiing.
this is my go to jacket for everyday. I wear it to class, work, grocery store, absolutely everywhere from fall to spring. It looks good and keeps wind off, match it with a marmot power stretch base or arcteryx covert cardigan and you're good through the southeast's mild winters.
Since it's a slimmer fitting jacket, an XL would be the better choice. Longer sleeves, but a slightly looser fit. I'd rather a little room than an exposed wrist.
My wife uses a Mountain Hardwear Transition Zip-T which is windproof and breathes really well, and I had used a Patagonia Houdini wind jacket (very fragile material). After ordering both this and the Transition was a bit snug for me (that's how its supposed to fit), so I kept the gamma LT - and after climbing in it around Salt Lake City and City of Rocks ID I really like it. Pros: Breathes like crazy, stretches very well, very abrasion resistant even on granite, and cuts the wind as much as I need it to. My wife is always cold and I'm usually too warm. Cons: The absolutely perfect fit would be between this and the Transition, but I can still layer a thick baselayer under if I need. Also a bit more expensive than the Zip-T.
I got this jacket/windshirt a month ago, and its been with me on several climbing trips since then. Absolutely great jacket. The fit is trim but not tight. Pros: Breaths like crazy, cuts the wind, holds up in a drizzle, drys super quick. Cons: Pricey, no hook-and-loop closures for the wrists.
---The Gamma LT is a stretch woven, with no fleece bonded to the inside. Epsilon has a light grid fleece bonded inside, and a poly face fabric. The Epsilon will offer a bit more weather protection, but isn't as stretchy, and in my experience, for climbing, the Gamma LT performs better.
This is 276g fleece, the Epsilon AR is 338g fleece so Epsilon is heavier. The Gamma LT features Fortious material, The epsilon is Bonded Poly Micro-Grid Fleece. The epsilon has a hem drawcord too, I was also deciding between these two? Can anyone give a description about the differences in material.
I love this jacket for late Spring to early October. Breathes really well, warms the body well when needed and holds off the rain on drizzly days. Great for hiking and of course biking. Only downside is the lack of hem drawstring but I added that and am now ready to go..... It is a bit pricey but Arc is really high quality - take a look at the seams! How many stitches per inch???
This is probably the best very light softshell jacket that I have found. Most others seem to think softshells require a significant amount of insulation in the form of fleece or brushed lining, which for high intensity activities is totally non-functional. Very light, but the interior is not totally raw and is comfortable over bare skin. This is perfect for days where a shell is overkill or during aerobic activity. Highly recommended
I'm 5'10", 165 lbs. What size should I get? I will be using for trail running/mountain biking. Probably will wear only this or maybe a very thin base layer underneath?Thanks
This is great for cool weather, not for cold. It's pricey for what you get (just a breathable windbreaker), but it is the most comfy windbreaker I've ever seen.
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