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Dan Ralston
Camper/Hiker // Backpacker // Mountaineer // Paddler // Ocean Kayaker
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15 Reviews:
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Homebase is VA -
Bio:
Get me outside! Anyplace, anytime, anyway just get me out.
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- #1 of 1,919 - Men's Trail Running Clothing
- #3 of 1,788 - Hats
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My favorite Arc'teryx jacket for all seasons.
Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket - Men's
November 25, 2008
Winter camping on Mt. Rainier.
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 0 No
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A little winter fun camping trip!
Mountain Hardwear Sub Zero SL Down Parka - Men's
November 25, 2008
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes | 1 No
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Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket - Men's
August 25, 2009
Ben, I have another opinion for you. I am 5'9" and 165#. My picture is shown wearing the jacket on this page as a review. My guess is at 5'9" and 165# you have a bit of a chest. For a 5'11 at the same weight he would be very slim. This is a slim cut jacket as are most ArcX items. If you wear it alone the Medium would probably be ok but if you wear a base layer or two under or you do activities that require you to reach you should get the large. This has been my go-to jacket for a couple of years, I really don't take my pack out of the house without in being in there. My picture above was at Rainier and the one here is climbing in the Tetons last month and we got a downpour in the middle of the climb. The large gives me room to reach and wear a base layer or 2. I say go with the large.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
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