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jat120's Denali Gear List
Created December 4, 2009
Thinking ahead to what I will take for Denali climb. Goal us to go reasonably lightweight but be reasonably conservative with warm clothing. Note that the guide service will provide group gear: tents, ropes, protection, etc...
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Katadyn Vario Dual Technology MicroFilter
September 21, 2009
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Backcountry.com Stoic eVent Shell - Men's
2 hours ago
Call it supply and demand - the MSRP is the same but the women's stuff seems to be on sale more. Ever notice how on eBay the men's stuff always seems to go for more than the equivalent women's stuff?
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The North Face Stretch Diad Jacket - Men's
2 hours ago
I guess it really depends on what you are looking for. This jacket has no insulation so it isn't going to be particularly warm -I'd plan on wearing layers underneath. Buying an insulated shell means you'll be able to use it for more than just super cold skiing, but you'll always be adding layers for cold temps. There are also insulated shells that could work - the warmest that I've seen is the Cloudveil koven plus down jacket - it was rediculouly warm, as in more than I need for 98% of my skiing.
Hope I went in the right direction with this answer - I think this is my best advice for anyone, racer or not.
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Marmot Torre Jacket - Men's
2 hours ago
If I were you I would seriously plan on taking advntage of backcountry's excellent return policy and try several shells until you fond a large shell that works for you - I would think that an x-large would just be way too long in the arms to ever feel god about spending this sort of money. FWIW I think that looking at ski-oriented jackets is a good idea since they are generally given a roomier cut to accomodate layering.
I can't speak to this jacket specifically, but I had last yesr's Arcteryx Stinger jacket and it had the roomiest and longst cut that I've seen in a size medium shell. I'd be surprised if the large Stinger jacket didn't fit you unless they changed thecutof the jacket. Seriously though - try a bunch and find one that works for you.
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Rab Latok Alpine Jacket - Men's
2 hours ago
Absolutely. I'm 5' 10" and 170 pounds and I can easily wear a fleece underneath this shell in a size medium.
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Backcountry.com Siphon Wool Hooded Jacket - Men's
December 3, 2009
Don't know - I just tried and it worked for me. I'd use the Chat Now feature and get one of the backcountry.com folks to help you.
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Arc'teryx Alpha SV Bib - Men's
December 2, 2009
It seems to me that the big difference between the Alpha SV bibs and the Theta SV bibs is going to be the lack of internal powder gaiters on the Alpha SV. This means that you might have to wear some sort of a separate gaiter over top of the shell in deeper snow to keep the snow out. I used the Theta SV pants all of last season for skiing and they were great. I'd have no issue using them for snowshoeing or winter camping since they are very comfortable to wear and they have good zippers for providing ventilation where necessary. Obviously the Alpha SV pants could be used for skiing, but if this is one of your main uses for the pants then Id' stick with the Theta SV.
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Arc'teryx Theta AR Jacket - Men's
November 30, 2009
Obviously the answer to this question is going to be very subjective. First off, I am a big fan of Arcteryx shells, so I am definitely biased in this regard. There are two big things in my mind that the Theta AR has over the TNF jacket. The first is the hood on the Theta AR. The drop hood design on this jacket allows you to keep the jacket fully zipped up and still put the hood down. The hood on the TNF jacket is going to require that you unzip the collar partially to put the hood down. The second big selling point is that the Theta AR is made of Gore-Tex Pro Shell, which is the top of the line gore-tex material right now - it will be more breatheable and more durable (per Gore's advertising) than the Performance fabric used in the TNF jacket. The TNF jacket has more pockets, but it weighs more. In my opinion, Arcteryx nails all of the little details that makes the jacket great. Of course, the Theta jacket is more money, so you have to balance it out for yourself. The Arcteryx shells that I've used look like new after several years of use - they really hold up to abuse well. I haven't used a TNF shell, so I can't speak for their durability. My best recommendation: order both jackets and return whichever one you like less, compliments of backcountry.com's no-questions asked return policy.
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Marmot Ama Dablam Down Jacket - Men's
November 29, 2009
I'd guess that it is made in China. My wife's Venus jacket that we purchased last year was made in China, my Super Hero jacket that is a couple years old was made in China and my top-of-the-line Marmot Gore-Tex shell from 1996 was made in China.
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Norrøna Trollveggen Dri3 Climbing Bib - Men's
November 29, 2009
I haven't used these pants, but I have a similar pair of Arcteryx bibs that I used for skiing all last season and I loved them. Keep in mind that European sizing tends to be smaller in the waist and longer in the pants than typical US sizing. If these fit you then I would think that they'd be fine for skiing. If the sizing doesn't look quite right, you could look at the Arcteryx Theta SV - I highly recommend them for skiing.
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CAPP3L Wallingford Vented Pant - Men's
November 29, 2009
Click on the Chat Now button at the top right of the page and ask a backcountry.com representative directly. My experience is that they typically cannot speak to the availability of different colors though.
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Oakley Resistance Pant - Men's
November 29, 2009
This is only a shell pant, so while I would expect it to be wind/waterproof, it is not going to be inherently warm, although the fact that it is less breathable than materials such as gore-tex or eVent might mean that it holds heat a little bit better. If you are going to be using these in cold conditions, I'd be prepared to wear at least a light baselayer underneath, and maybe more depending on your tolerance to cold.
I'd assume that the 5K waterproofing should be good for use in wet snow. In general, unless you are sitting on the snow a lot, I can't imagine that you would get enough moisture sitting on the pants to even start to cause a problem. If the style speaks to you, I'd say try them and write a review for everyone else. At worst you can always take advantage of backcountry.com's awesome return policy if the pants don't meet your needs.
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The North Face Halo Camo Detachable Snow Suit - Men's
November 29, 2009
The Halo is only a shell - there is no insulation built into it. So the warmth of the suit is going to be dependent on the layering that you wear underneath. The good news is, it sounds like this runs pretty big, so there should be plenty of room to add any layers that you need.
It is windproof and it should be a great shell for ice fishing and snowmobiling, again as long as you wear the appropriate amount of clothing underneath to stay warm.
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Arc'teryx Sentry Jacket - Men's
November 28, 2009
The Sentry is the only one of the three that I have looked at, but I would definitely recommend it. The collar on the jacket is very high - it comes up almost to my mouth. This will be a pro for some since it provides lots of coverage, and a con for others who might not like the actual appearance. The Sentry jacket is surprisingly non-bulky, and it feels like a blanket when you wear it. The cut of this jacket is pretty relaxed - it leaves plenty of room to layer underneath it if necessary.
I'm sold on this jacket because of the flexibility that the Sentry offers: for warmer conditions (that warrant an insulated jacket), wear a baselayer. For colder conditions, there is plenty of room for a heavy sweater or a fleece jacket or a down/synthetic sweater. And the pit-zips always afford the ability to vent off extra heat.
In terms of warmth between the jackets that you are considering, the Orage uses a warmer insulation than this jacket (135 g/m as opposed to 100 g/m) while the North Face Jacket uses the same weight insulation. I'd at least recommend taking advantage of backcountry.com's excellent return policy and look at the jacket's side-by-side.
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Arc'teryx Hercules Hooded Fleece Jacket - Men's
November 27, 2009
While I don't have one of these, it appears that the entire jacket is made of the high-loft insulation. Typically if there are different materials used Arcteryx lists each in their website - the website shows only the high-loft for this jacket.
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Arc'teryx Rho LTW Zip Top - Long-Sleeve - Men's
November 27, 2009
Strictly going by the specs this is very similar in weight to the Merino 3. FWIW I compared this side-by-side with a Smartwool shirt and an Icebreaker shirt, and I've been buying Icebreaker wool clothing ever since. Don't get me wrong - I love Arcteryx - but for wool I am sold on Icebreaker.
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Marmot Grand Montet Down Jacket - Men's
November 18, 2009
Well - you didn't say what temperature you would be sitting in, but this should be plenty warm for most places. I haven't seen/used this specific jacket but I checked out the Cloudveil Koven Down Plus jacket a few weeks ago. It is fairly similar to this coat: 30 oz, down-filled, although it is a hardshell instead of Windstopper. I returned the Koven Plus because it would clearly have been way too warm for skiing in most conditions i'd encounter. It - and this coat too - would be plenty warm for sitting in cold weather.
I'd be a little hesitant to use this for backpacking. For one thing, I was surprised at how bulky the Koven Plus Down Jacket was. Second, for most places this will most likely be way too warm to wear while hiking with a pack. You'd get much more flexibility with a good weaterproof shell and a solid layering system underneath.
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Arc'teryx Sidewinder AR Jacket - Men's
November 17, 2009
The Sidewinder AR jackets are made in China. I have one from last year and love it. I can understand this being a potential turn-off from a political statement point of view, but the quality of my Sidewinder AR is top-notch.
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Arc'teryx Theta AR Jacket - Men's
November 17, 2009
Depending on what you are doing, I would throw out something along the lines of a Patagonia Down Sweater or their Nano Puff jacket, or one of the Montbell U.L. Thermawrap jackets. If this is for multiple day backcountry trips then it probably makes sense to use a softshell underneath which has more utility. If you are looking for layering for a day of skiing, I've been very happy with the warmth that the down sweater provides in a lightweight, relatively bulk-free package. Just another option.... The Atom Jacket that Brandon recommended would be the Arcteryx equivalent.
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Mountain Hardwear Transition Super Power Softshell Jacket - Men's
November 17, 2009
I bought the previous version of the Transition Jacket for cold-weather cycling and it is perfect for that purpose. The arms are nice and long and the thumb loops ensure that the sleeves are going to stay where they belong. There is also plenty of length in the back of the jacket. I like the idea with the new version here of making the material on the back of the jacket more breathable - you might lose some of the protection offered by having windstopper throughout the entire jacket, but depending on your needs it could be a good compromise. I haven't seen this jacket in person to say whether I would wear it casually around town, but I bought last years transition jacket in flash green, and it is definitely not something I would plan on wearing casually.
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Mammut Ultimate Hooded Softshell Jacket - Men's
November 17, 2009
The Gamma MX Hoody uses Powershield instead of Windstopper, so it is only wind-resistant instead of windproof like this jacket is. The tradeoff is that the Powershield is more breathable. The advertising for the Gamma MX claims that it blocks >90% of the wind - I'll let you be the judge. As for water resistance, it's hard to say. Neither jacket is inherently waterproof, so you are relying on the DWR coating. I know for a fact that the Gamma MX is pretty impressive in light rain, but I wouldn't want to rely on it for prolonged showers or a downpour.
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Rab Neutrino Endurance Down Jacket - Men's
November 17, 2009
Two thoughts here: first, I tried on the Cloudveil Koven Down Plus jacket, and it is incredibly warm and reasonably minimal bulk. Basically, it's a quilted down jacket inside a hardshell. To me, it was too much jacket for anything active in the temperatures that I will typically see, so maybe it would be appropriate for him. My second thought is that he might want to try on something like this jacket or maybe a Mountain Hardwear Subzero Parka or Jacket - sized correctly I've never really thought of them as being particularly restrictive. My bigger concern is that the face fabric on these jackets will not be as durable as something like the Koven Plus Down Jacket. Hope that helps!
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Arc'teryx Beta AR Jacket - Men's
November 16, 2009
I won't attempt to add any more data to the other two answers posted here, but in my own experience eVent really does seem to be more breathable, particularly at warmer temps or in more humid conditions. As the outside temperature drops and the temperature gradient across the jacket membrane increases then in my experience Gore-Tex 'catches up' performance-wise. An interesting side-effect of eVent's breathability is that it doesn't seem to retain heat as well as Gore-Tex. That's a personal opinion, but in my experience it seems to be true - I feel like it is necessary to wear a heavier layer underneath to compensate in colder weather.
Another waterproof/breathable material that shows a lot of promise is Schoeller's c_change. I haven't gotten to use this in the winter yet, but for summer hiking/backpacking the Cloudveil Koven Plus jacket performed admirably, especially considering that it is designed as a winter sports jacket.
Anyway, long story made short: for warm/humid conditions eVent seems to be superior. For cold-weather activities I prefer Gore-Tex. Pending further usage I'd be willing to consider that c_change might just be the best compromise of the two for all-season usage. Of course, that's all just my opinion.
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Arc'teryx Zeta Softshell Jacket - Men's
November 16, 2009
How does the Zeta compare to the Epsilon AR? Is it more water resistant or more windproof? Also, is it sized like the Epsilon or is it more athletic cut like the Gamma MX?
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Arc'teryx Sentry Jacket - Men's
October 31, 2009
I second BASEjumper's answer - made in China. The one that I saw certainly met my expectations though.
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Mountain Hardwear Power Stretch Suit - Men's
October 31, 2009
I know this is an old question, but there is a women's equivalent: look up the Outdoor Research Banff Bodysuit. It's got full length sleeves instead of the farmer john top, but otherwise looks very similar.
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Rab Neutrino Endurance Down Jacket - Men's
October 30, 2009
I believe that all of Rab's clothing is manufactured in China. I can't speak to this jacket for sure, but the Latok Alpine definitely is.
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Arc'teryx Stingray Jacket - Men's
October 30, 2009
I haven't seen this jacket specifically, but based on other Arcteryx jackets that I have seen, you are going to be a tough fit. I'm 5'10 with and wear 34/35 inch dress shirts and have a 40.5" shirt. Medium Arcteryx ski shells fit me perfectly with room for an insulating layer. Stating the obvious, by chest measurement you want the Large and by arm length, probably no more than the medium. The ski shells do have a more relaxed cut, so a medium might work for you - obviously you are cutting into the room you have for layering though. I owned a size large shell at one time and I personally didn't like how baggy it was - these jackets are way too expensive for them not to fit right.
Something you might consider is looking at the Stinger jacket, which has a very roomy cut. I'm pretty sure a size medium would fit you well. It definitely is different than the Stingray though..
Best advice: take advantage of the awesome return policy that backcountry.com has and get both sizes. $5.99 is a cheap price to pay for returning one (or both if neither work) to get the right size.
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Marmot Alpinist Jacket - Men's
October 27, 2009
I would measure your chest and base your sizing decision on that measurement. I'm 5'9, 170 pounds with a 40" chest and Marmot's size medium shells fit me well with room for a fleece layer underneath.
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Backcountry.com Shift Composite Jacket - Men's
October 27, 2009
I wouldn't call this a bulky jacket, but I doubt that you would be comfortable running in this jacket in the Spring - it might be OK for the winter depending on warm you get while running and how cold the winters are. I would say that this jacket is probably better for activities more along the lines of cool/cold weather hiking than running. Personally, I'd look at something more like the Mountain Hardwear Transition Jacket which a real light-weight windstopper shell for your purposes.
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Cloudveil Koven Plus Down Jacket - Men's
October 25, 2009
The helmet on this jacket is definitely not helmet compatible. The hood is completely insulated though.
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Arc'teryx Theta AR Jacket - Men's
October 23, 2009
The Theta AR doesn't have a powder skirt, but it does have the drawcord at the waist which could somewhat serve the purpose of a powderskirt. The Theta AR might lack some ski jacket-specific features, but it would be fine as a ski jacket and it will be more versatile for activities other than skiing. I'm not sure how to guide you on the sizing - remember that this is just a shell so you will need to buy it big enough to layer underneath for skiing. Use the sizing charts to guide you - this shell is designed to allow room for some layering as long as you are within the recommended range for a given size. For reference, I'm 5'9" and 168 pounds and a medium fits me well with plenty of room for a fleece underneath.
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Arc'teryx Fission SV Jacket - Men's
October 22, 2009
I think you are going to find that these are very similar, with the Kappa SV being slightly warmer. The Fission SV uses a mix of 200g/m2 and 133g/m2 Primaloft while according to the website the Kappa SV only uses 200g/m2. I'd guess that the lighter insulation used for the Fission SV is in the sleeves, which actually seems like a pretty good compromise to me. The bigger difference between these two jackets is the shell fabric: the Fission SV uses the Gore-Tex Pro Shell while the Kappa SV uses Windstopper. Both are windproof, but only the Fission is waterproof.
I actually just realized that the backcountry.com specs don't match up with Arcteryx's website. According to the Arcteryx website, the weight of this jacket is 2 pounds, 4.1 oz (1000g), not the 21.6 oz/614 grams listed here. Also, the insulation is Primaloft, not ThermaTek.
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Cloudveil Hoback Jacket - Men's
October 21, 2009
I saw the same review; I purchased last year's model of this for my wife and it is definitely not a bulky jacket - we would have sent it back if it were. I like hers enough that I just ordered one for myself. If I think the fit/sizing is different on the men's version I'll update this.
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Arc'teryx Sentry Jacket - Men's
October 19, 2009
Following up on my last question, the Arcteryx website lists the Sentry as a 100gm/m2 Primaloft, while the Sceptre (women's equivalent) is shown as being 133gm/m2. Brandon - is the website correct, or are both jackets the 133gm/m2 as you indicated in your response? Thanks for the info!
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Cloudveil Hoback Jacket - Men's
October 17, 2009
According to the Cloudveil website the Koven Plus Down Jacket is 32 oz and the Hoback Jacket is 34 oz.
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Arc'teryx Sidewinder SV Jacket - Men's
October 16, 2009
Not on the Sidewinder SV. But I will say that the way the hood is designed, it is very unnoticeable even when you don't have it up. The nice part about the way the jacket is designed is that you can pull the zipper all of the way up without having to put the hood up. I've been using this shell for almost three years now and I love it.
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Arc'teryx Sentry Jacket - Men's
October 16, 2009
Of the following jackets does anyone know which would be the warmest: Arcteryx Sentry, Cloudveil Hoback, Cloudveil Koven Plus Down?
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Cloudveil Hoback Jacket - Men's
October 4, 2009
According to Cloudveil's website, this jacket has both: there is a stretch powderskirt, which typically is up around the waist, and there is an adjustable hem, which looks like it should be at the bottom of the jacket. It's not clear to me from their description if the hem is a draw string or elastic. I just ordered last year's model for my wife - I'll give you more info when I have received it.
Update: just got the jacket today. The Hoback does have both a powderskirt and a drawstring at the bottom of the jacket. The powderskirt zips off (as does the hood) - a nice feature if you don't always need the extra protection. I have to say that I am very impressed with the design of the jacket. I just hope that it fits my wife!
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Arc'teryx Sidewinder SV Jacket - Men's
May 22, 2009
Definitely go with the large. I have a 40.5" chest, and the medium fits me great with some room for layering. No way that a medium would be good for 45".
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Arc'teryx Gamma MX Hooded Jacket - Men's
May 11, 2009
The Gamma MX is a lite version of the Polartec Powershield; I've seen both and the backcountry.com Shift jacket is definitely a little bit heavier. As a point of reference, I think that the Gamma MX makes a better jacket for layering purposes, while the Shift jacket seems like a better option for more use as an outer layer.
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Mountain Hardwear Hooded Compressor Jacket - Men's
April 1, 2009
How is this jacket sized? My goal is to be able to use this as a midlayer between a snug fitting softshell and a relaxed-fitting hardshell. I'm 5'10, 165 pounds and my chest measurement is 40" although with baselayers and a softshell already on it is closer to 42"). I'm hoping that this jacket is cut to go over layers and that a medium would work for me.
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Mountain Hardwear Compressor PL Jacket - Men's
March 27, 2009
I'm in the market for the same thing. I think you need to base your decision on how well you can handle your down clothing. Down in general compresses better, but it also loses all of its insulating property when it gets wet - and this includes when it wets out from your body sweat as well as from external moisture. Many guide services recommend a synthetic insulation jacket for layering, and then a waterproof down parka that goes over everything (including your hardshell) for really cold conditions, typically when summiting. I have a Patagonia down sweater that I really like, but for mountaineering I want the extra insurance that a synthetic jacket provides. These jackets generally seem to be an adequate (and less bulky) replacement for fleece jackets, with the actual warmth obviously dependent on the individual jacket. You will need to decide up front how you want to use the insulated jacket in your clothing system and then make decisions based around that.
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Thule Transport T2
March 25, 2009
Definitely plan on getting a cable lock - even with a lock core in the arm that swings over the front wheel it is possible to force the arm to the open position.
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Yakima Hold-Up 1.25 in
March 25, 2009
This rack folds up 90 degrees so that it is parallel to the back of the car. However, even folded up it still sticks out 1-2 feet off the back of your vehicle.
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Backcountry.com Shift Welder Hoody - Men's
March 24, 2009
Second for the following: Thumbloops or velcro closure (slight preference towards a low bulk thumbloop like what I have seen on Beyond jackets because it works better with gloves that don't have a gauntlet on them); personally I don't want a snow skirt - keep the weight down on the jacket. The mp3 routing is a nice-to-have, but wouldn't impact my buying decision one way or the other. I do second the option for other colors. Personally I'd love to see this in a green color like what is used on the Koven Plus, or gold color like the Sidewinder AR jacket.
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Backcountry.com Shift Softshell Jacket - Men's
March 23, 2009
Can anybody compare the Shift jacket to the Shift Composite Jacket to the Arcteryx Gamma MX jacket? I'm curious both about the relative warmth of each and also the fit. I'm specifically looking for something that I can wear over two layers of clothing - a light base layer and a second layer that would be an R1 Flash pullover or something equivalent. I'm 5'10 and 160-165 pounds. I need this to be a snug but not restrictive setup that I can still wear a goretex shell over.
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Arc'teryx Sidewinder AR Jacket - Men's
March 16, 2009
I'm 5'10" and 165-170 pounds. The Medium is perfect. I can comfortably wear a patagonia down sweater but I've often worn only a baselayer and a wool sweater underneath and it still fits great.
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Arc'teryx Stinger Jacket - Men's - DO NOT USE
March 3, 2009
If you are layering, I would recommend going with the Large.I guess it depends how much you are putting underneath. I'm 5'10 and 170 with a 40.5" chest. I was testing a Marmot Zeus down coat and a Patagonia Down Sweater underneath the Sidewinder SV, AR and Stinger. While the Patagonia Down Sweater fit well under all three shells, the larger Zeus down jacket only fit well under the Stinger - it's definitely a roomier/baggier design. The medium Stinger fits me great - I don't like my jackets baggy, and I think the great fit that I've come to expect of Arcteryx jackets would be lost if I went with a size large.
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Arc'teryx Sidewinder SV Jacket - Men's
February 10, 2009
The Sidewinder SV's hood is not removable, nor does it have the stowable hood. I don't think any of the Arcteryx shells have a removable hood, but the Sidewinder AR and the Stinger jackets both have stowable hoods and are designed for skiing.
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Cloudveil Koven Plus Jacket - Men's
February 9, 2009
I am looking at getting a shell for mountaineering, and the two that I am considering are the Arcteryx Alpha SV and the Cloudveil Koven Plus. I own another Arcteryx jacket and know that a medium fits me well. How does the fit of the Koven Plus jacket compare to the Arcteryx medium? Also, is there any reason to think that the Koven Plus jacket would not be OK for mountaineering? I'm specifically thinking about a climb on Denali.
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