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How much warmer is the Atom SV than this one? Looking for a light

Arc'teryx Atom LT Hooded Insulated Jacket - Men's

January 19, 2011

How much warmer is the Atom SV than this one? Looking for a light packable (but as warm as possible) backup piece to take out on unplanned stops (gear breakage, emergency ...).

Also have to add that LT has much nicer colours, but got the Atom MX already and it's probably not so much warmer?

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How packable is this compared to the Atom SV?

Arc'teryx Kappa SV Hooded Insulated Jacket - Men's

January 14, 2011

How packable is this compared to the Atom SV?

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Answer to: "can I use these boots with my regular alpine bindings?"

Dynafit ZZeus TF-X Ski Boot - Men's

January 10, 2011

Yes, it somes with alpine sole blocks that are easily swapped for the AT ones.

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Answer to: "Does this Jacket have a powder skirt?"

Arc'teryx Alpha SL Pullover Jacket - Men's

December 14, 2010

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Nice but spartan

Arc'teryx Accelero Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 4 December 13, 2010

Great, super light material, good moisture management (moisture from the inside). Works well below 0°C / 30F as long as you are on the move producing heat (jacket does not really warm due to thin fabric).

Size runs big, for comparison, I (6'1" 170ish) got an Atom MX which is trim/snug fit, Gamma MX which is probably "athletic" fit and the Accelero, which is considerably bigger (all in size medium). The longer, hip length, cut is very nice, but it's also very roomy around the torso, so I had like 3cm stitched off from pits to waist on both sides to make it fit similar to the Gamma MX.

Small pockets would be nice too if you were to use it for hiking, trail running or other multi-hour/outdoorsy activities.

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Does this fit more tightly, like the Atom MX, or more loosely,

Arc'teryx Accelero Jacket - Men's

October 1, 2010

Does this fit more tightly, like the Atom MX, or more loosely, like the Gamma MX? I tried both and would like to go for a really snug fit, for trail running.

I normally have arcteryx size M and it fits me perfectly, but if it was cut like the Gamma MX I'd consider size S.

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Answer to: "What is the difference b/w Arrakis and Naos ? Which one should"

Arc'teryx Arrakis 65 Backpack - 4210-4576cu in

September 28, 2010

I haven't used the Naos, but it seems to have a slimmer profile and no side access zipper (which makes it even more waterproof, some say submersible). The Arrakis is a bit more versatile as it has plenty of gear attachment loops.

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Answer to: "What do you think is the best 20 liter pack"

Black Diamond Agent Avalung Winter Pack - 1098-1220cu in

May 3, 2010

This is certainly a nice "freeride"ish pack (more robust, heavier). As already stated this pack takes a lot for a 20 liter pack, and it still carries well when you stuff it and additionally put skis on.

If you're looking into a lightweight rando-race/trailrunning alternative, Deuter, Dynafit, CAMP and the likes have nice alternatives. Just don't try carrying your 100mm+ skis. They are not built for that.

That's only the brands I've been using, though.

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Looking for a backup/emergency layer to carry when ski mountaineering.

MontBell Ultralight Thermawrap Insulation Pant - Men's

April 28, 2010

Looking for a backup/emergency layer to carry when ski mountaineering. Looks like these would top the Rab Photon Insulated Pant. Could anyone who tried both weigh in? Thanks.

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Could I pull those over my Norrøna Trollveggen Dri3 Climbing

Norrøna Falketind Gore-Tex Pro Shell Pant - Men's

April 27, 2010

Could I pull those over my Norrøna Trollveggen Dri3 Climbing Bib when the conditions get really nasty?

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Would this be good for (road-)cycling?

Arc'teryx Accelero Jacket - Men's

April 26, 2010

Would this be good for (road-)cycling?

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How warm is this pant? I'm looking for a lighter, really

Norrøna Lyngen Softsthell Pant - Men's

April 19, 2010

How warm is this pant? I'm looking for a lighter, really breathable pant for spring ski mountaineering.

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Do they compress well enough to carry them as a backup/emergency

Arc'teryx Kappa AR Insulated Pant - Men's

April 19, 2010

Do they compress well enough to carry them as a backup/emergency piece at the bottom of the pack?

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Answer to: "At what point is a ski too heavy for touring? I'm just starting"

Black Diamond Zealot Ski

April 15, 2010

Mr. mcatt has a point of course. If you can, get similar gear as the chaps you're going to tour with. If they're into freeriding with 110mm+ waisted skis and stuff you won't have much fun in a rando racer outfit, and vice versa.

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Can you carry wide skis with this pack, say wider than 100mm,

Arc'teryx Cierzo 35 Backpack - 2136cu in

April 15, 2010

Can you carry wide skis with this pack, say wider than 100mm, preferrably in diagonal style?

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Answer to: "Tech specs say no side zips, but 8th detail view pic http://s3.backcountry.com/900/NRA/NRA0139/NRA0139-MEDBLUBL_D5.jpg looks"

Norrøna Lyngen Softsthell Pant - Men's

April 15, 2010

I'd like to get them too for ski mountaineerign in spring. They look low waist from the pics above, so probably not the best for deep days.

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Answer to: "Can anyone compare this to the Tau jacket? I already have an"

Arc'teryx Zeta Softshell Jacket - Men's

April 14, 2010

For the record I got the Epsilon AR -- super breathable and much better value, just what I've been looking for!

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Answer to: "At what point is a ski too heavy for touring? I'm just starting"

Black Diamond Zealot Ski

April 14, 2010

Mostly reiterating what's been said above. Especially when getting into touring don't make your life hard by starting on heavy gear.

Unless you're into hucking cliffs (of maybe a really big, hard skiing guy), get a Dynafit binding. And maybe a cheek-height ski. 95mm waist is being considered as a good alround width by many people, unless you're in super deep snow climate.

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Tech specs say no side zips, but 8th detail view pic http://s3.backcountry.com/900/NRA/NRA0139/NRA0139-MEDBLUBL_D5.jpg looks

Norrøna Lyngen Softsthell Pant - Men's

April 14, 2010

Tech specs say no side zips, but 8th detail view pic
http://s3.backcountry.com/900/NRA/NRA0139/NRA0139-MEDBLUBL_D5.jpg
looks very much like there are.

Anyone in the know?

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Answer to: "Will this pant also function well as a ski pant?"

Norrøna Trollveggen Dri3 Climbing Bib - Men's

April 14, 2010

I'm using them for skiing (AT), they are great material, vent zips, awesome piece of technical gear.

The only thing they don't have are snow gaiters, would be awesome for bootpacking in the deep.

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Answer to: "Can you remove or tuck-away the bip portion?"

Norrøna Trollveggen Dri3 Climbing Bib - Men's

April 14, 2010

You can tuck the bib away, no problem, there's a built-in belt. The pant will end up being low waist though.

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Can anyone compare this to the Zeta jacket? I already have an

Arc'teryx Tau Fleece Jacket - Men's

January 4, 2010

Can anyone compare this to the Zeta jacket?

I already have an older Gamma MX hoody and am looking for a trim fitting breathable alternative for aerobic activity like trail running in winter and cycling in spring.

(Having endurance sports type build, 6'1" 170lbs, usually arc's M fits. The more trim fit the better so it works better for road cycling too)

Thanks

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Can anyone compare this to the Tau jacket? I already have an

Arc'teryx Zeta Softshell Jacket - Men's

January 4, 2010

Can anyone compare this to the Tau jacket?

I already have an older Gamma MX hoody and am looking for a trim fitting breathable alternative for aerobic activity like trail running in winter and cycling in spring.

(Having endurance sports type build, 6'1" 170lbs, usually arc's M fits. The more trim fit the better so it works better for road cycling too)

Thanks

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Arc'teryx Kappa SV Hooded Insulated Jacket - Men's

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