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Arc'teryx Griffon Jacket - Men's
How does this jacket compare to the Sigma LT? I picked one of...
By craine
Ranked #2861 - Men's Softshell Jackets
November 18, 2009
How does this jacket compare to the Sigma LT? I picked one of those up off of SAC this spring and love the jacket. One thing I'll be doing is layering under a backcountry.com Stoic 2.0 hardshell when snowboarding. Is this one going to be a little heavier? I know the Sigma is made with WindStopper, so I imagine this one will breath better. Just want to know if it'll be a better layering piece.
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By Niall MacRae
Ranked #168 - Men's Softshell Jackets
October 18, 2010
I second the below, but wanted to point out that the Griffon is much warmer as well. The internal fleece is "high loft," (think fuzzy/hairy) and it really does a great job of trapping air as a mid layer while still being breathable. Windstopper jackets are really not good as mid-layers under a shell, because you end up with two separate membranes that you are trying to get air to exchange through, which means actual breathability is really low. I did this *once* and one sauna sesh was enough.
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By Brandon Carlile
Ranked #2 - Men's Softshell Jackets
November 19, 2009
Craine, the Arc'teryx Griffon is an ideal layering piece, more so than the sigma LT- better breathability, more pliable fabric so it doesn't feel constrictive, and still a good stand alone for mild weather. Blocks about half the wind-not windproof like the windstopper jackets, and has a good DWR so it will shed snow and light rain.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Polartec Power Shield O2
- Waterproof Rating:
- Not specified
- Breathable Rating:
- Not specified
- Core Venting:
- No
- Pockets:
- 2 Front, 1 sleeve
- Seam Taped:
- No
- Powder Skirt:
- No
- Hood:
- No
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- No
- Weight:
- 15.5oz (440g)
- Recommended Use:
- Skiing, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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