Aaron Hickey

So here is my proposal for layering with this jacket: Sabre SV, Atom LT, Phase AR. For bottom: Stingray, Phase AR. Would this work for most conditions? Or would the Phase SV work better? It never gets ridiculously cold here so I don't want to be over heating if I went with the Phase SV.

Phase SV or AR? I live in New Mexico, and will be using one in combination with the 2011-12 Stingray Pant, which is Gore-Tex Soft Shell. Believe it or not, it does get somewhat cold here, and we do have plenty of skiing/snowboarding. Any ideas? I'm also looking at which top to go with as well. I have the Alpha LT with the Atom LT (jacket instead of hoody this time) to layer with.

So I just received my Vertical SV glove, and one thing I noticed between this and the Alpha glove is the liner. Is the liner inside the Vertical supposed to be extremely baggy and large? The Alpha was nice and fitted around my fingers. Also, what size do you wear? I love these gloves, but I can't get the sizing right. The small's felt short, but now with the medium I feel like they are slightly too long, where my thumb doesn't move with the glove. I guess the only reason the original glove felt short is because it felt a little restricted only when extending my fingers out as far out as possible. I really wish I had the option to compare in store. Thanks to anyone that can help! Seriously!

I'm not quite sure which glove to go with, the Alpha SV Glove or the Vertical SV? I like both, really, but I'm not sure which glove would be a better choice considering the length/style difference. Does anyone know which glove usually performs better? If I'm going to drop the cash on one of these, I want to make sure they will work to their full potential. I have to admit, the Alpha SV glove sounds much better, considering the possibility of being buried in snow. I feel like my sleeves will ride up on my Alpha LT with the Vertical glove.

So, I have the Cosmic 4D GTX Boot. I measured my foot inside REI, I was size 10 right on the dot. I have a narrow foot. The question I have is because, when I finally had them arrive, they felt really large. Anyone have some suggestions as to what to do? I was told I probably shouldn't go below a 10, but I feel like I should. Keep in mind, this is my first pair of backpacking boots. Thanks!

Does anyone know if this would fit an Arc'teryx Altra 65 Pack? I know that the Platypus 2L does, but if anyone can tell me if this would work too, that would be great!

So is it just me or does the jacket version of the Gamma MX have a shorter cut than the rest of Arc's jackets? I have the Atom Hoody, and the Alpha SV. They all have the drop back hem. I'm wondering, does the hooded version of the Gamma have this feature? I just feel like its pointless for a jacket that is 98% windroof to be so short. Don't get me wrong, I realize it is for climbing with a harness, but I am looking for an all around jacket for Backpacking, Skiing, etc.. So if the Hooded version has this, I am definitely sold, because this is an amazing softshell.

Thanks, Aaron

So is it just me or does the jacket version of the Gamma MX have a shorter cut than the rest of Arc's jackets? I have the Atom Hoody, and the Alpha SV. They all have the drop back hem. I'm wondering, does the hooded version of the Gamma have this feature? I just feel like its pointless for a jacket that is 98% windroof to be so short. Don't get me wrong, I realize it is for climbing with a harness, but I am looking for an all around jacket for Backpacking, Skiing, etc.. So if the Hooded version has this, I am definitely sold, because this is an amazing softshell.

Thanks, Aaron

If I wear a Medium in everything else Arc'teryx should I opt for the medium in this?

Two Questions: First, when will the sizes come in a small or medium for the Totem color?!?! I don't have the pants yet because noone has the sizes, and I really need to get riding! Secondly, I am 5'8" 130lbs 30x32ish pant size. What size will be better? Medium or a Small? I wanted to keep layering somewhat in mind. Although I really doubt I will ever have to wear anything than a light baselayer. Just let me know! Thanks! :)

Which one would be a better layering piece: This or the LT? I had the LT before, and I remember being somewhat cold. But then again, it was Alaska and now I'm in New Mexico where its generally in the 30's and 40's so far in the day time. Nights are in the 20's and 30's, but its still not even winter yet. Don't let the name New Mexico fool you, its nothing like Arizona here. Its a very high elevation desert, so it does get cold. Not Alaska cold, but still. I am going to be using either jacket for snowboarding in northern New Mexico and Colorado this winter. Anyone out there that has actually tried this jacket out? I liked the LT but it still seemed very light in the insulation it provides. Any kind of answer besides "well it has 100 grams so..." I have read all of the descriptions, I'm just wondering if anyone has tried it out yet, since it is fairly new to the Arc'teryx line. Thanks. Oh and I'll be layering it with the Alpha LT.They have a video with the SV and LT together on that page

Why does Backcountry not sell the Atom SV???? I WANT IT!

Is it worth getting the new Beta AR pant? I have this model, but the 2010 has a slightly different material that feels softer and has more of a stretch to it. Do you think I should upgrade to the latest model? I did just get the 2010 Beta AR jacket, and i love it. I am just having a hard time deciding on whether its worth it.

So I just bought the Theta AR jacket, it is made in Canada and I love it but I am considering getting the Beta AR instead. I wanted to know the length difference.. I have the Alpha SL in a medium and it fits perfect on me. My Theta is rather big, and it doesn't help that it fits so long. So if anyone can help me figure out the sizing, thanks! Oh and I forgot to mention, I am 5'8" 130lbs.
I am scared to get a small because the Alpha SL is perfect in the medium, and I personally don't like switching up the sizes for particular jackets..

So would this fit under my hercules hoody? I have the same color Coffee Bean and I need some insulation to add because I am in the interior of Alaska

Soooo I am having a really hard time deciding on what jacket to go with, I have the Fitz Roy down hoody, which is 800 fill but it has hardly any down in it, it has 180 grams altogether. This jacket is 850 fill with 220 grams, and they also have the Neutrino Plus jacket from RAB that has 850 or 750 with 275 grams of down. The other one I was looking at is the Peak XV jacket from First Ascent which is really cheap, and has 850 fill down too.. I live in Fairbanks, AK and its my first winter here, and its been around -35 so far and i just want something with enough down in it, because I HATE when companies make you pay all the money for the down fill power but no down itself. PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME! lol thanks!

WHICH ONE IS WARMER, OR ARE THEY THE SAME??? THE ARCTERYX GAMMA SV HOODY? OR THE HERCULES HOODY?
THEY ARE THE SAME PRICE AND BOTH ARE POLARTEC POWERSHIELD HIGH LOFT.

what would the warmth of this jacket considered to be? Compared to the Mtn Hardwear Hooded Subzero, the Mtn Hardwear Phantom, Nuptse jacket, or any of those. This is going to be used for Interior Alaska winter this year and I NEED a warm jacket;

does anyone know how the fitting is on this jacket? is it going to run large like most patagonia?