I have had this coat for about a month. I had an Arc'Teryx Patriot that I love, but the zipper started splitting. I have come to learn that the quality of Arc'Teryx from China is not what it was from Canada. This coat is also from China, but is made more durable, and with a better zipper.

The Good: Bulletproof (not literally, of course), but when they say windproof and waterproof, they mean it. No cold or wetness gets in. Period. Whether it's 40 degrees and raining or 5 degrees, your torso won't have a clue.

The Bad: Made in China. I'm not really a snob about where my clothes are made, but I wonder if this jacket will eventually run into problems like the last one. As I said, it is much better quality, but I'm not so sure.

The OK: Very small breast pocket and very deep hand pockets. I like to put more stuff near my chest than near my stomach - wallet, cell, etc. Also, I couldn't put up the hood if the zipper was up all the way, so I'd have to unzip to get the hood on.

These gloves look huge and daunting, like you could walk through a blizzard with only them on and still be warm. The truth is you might as well pick up a pair of $20 gloves at Target - they'll be just as warm. Don't get me wrong, they are made with quality, but my fingers, especially the tips, were consistently cold. I was surprised given all the positive reviews, but these simply don't work for me. Try the Norronas. I'd never heard of them either, but the customer service person here suggested them - they're made with Prima Loft - they're sturdy, look good, and most importantly, are warm.

These gloves are hands-down fantastic. They are well made, and warm. They have a leather palm and rubberized palm print for gripping. The only downside is they are designed for a slight bend in the knuckle, so it's hard to truly straighten out your hands. Also, because the gloves are somewhat thick at the tops of the fingers, dexterity is a bit hard. However, I think the former problem may relax after continued wearing. BTW, have worn them in 16 degree weather, and remained warm. A+

This is a great coat. They have pockets everywhere, cinches in the right places, "extras," like the sleeve works as a fingerless glove (if you want) - little things that make you wonder why no one else thought of it. There is a design flaw, however. The placket (or whatever you call it) that rests behind the zipper to keep the air out is too soft of a fabric, and often turns in (leaving the zipper exposed). My plan is to buy some adhesive velcro, and run a line up the placket and the opposite side of the coat underneath the zipper. Also, if you care, the zipper (for the man's coat) is on the "other" side - i.e. the woman's side, so it takes a little getting used to.

This is my first HRM, but I did a lot of research and got a great deal on this here. The watch and the cadence pod worked instantly. The bike pod takes a lot of patience. However, once it works, it works great. Software is so-so, but it is not entirely intuitive, and I'm not sure if it's just my lack of experience. However, works great for me. Also, comfort belt does NOT work in water, so you have to buy another belt for $$. Still, I would buy it again. And, after all the stuff I've bought here, not sure why anyone would buy anywhere else. Best prices, almost unheard of cust. service these days, and quick shipping.

Instant pairing. No issues, and calibrating is simple with my t6c.

According to sizing chart, my men's size 12 foot is a 45. Not even close. Wound up with Sidi 5.0 in 47. Much more $, but fantastic shoes.

OK, until about 2 months ago, I had never heard of Arc'Teryx. A friend at work suggested it, and I was thinking about replacing my 7 year old Columbia Titanium coat. I shopped around, and decided on the Patriot. When it came it was extremely lightweight, and I was unsure whether it would keep me warm. Although temperatures rose before I received it, I did wear it this past weekend shooting skeet in windy ~40 degree weather. I felt nothing other than the pressure of the wind. Today, it snowed and then rained. Everything beaded up off the coat. If this keeps me warm in 10+ degrees, this will be the most amazing coat ever. So far, worth every penny.