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Arc'teryx Gamma MX Jacket - Men's
I just purchased the Alpha SV today and I am wondering if the...
By Steve C
Ranked #3148 - Men's Softshell Jackets
December 14, 2009
I just purchased the Alpha SV today and I am wondering if the Gamma MX would be a good choice to go as far as a layering jacket to go under my Alpha shell?
Would i be fine in the winter (20-30 degrees F) with a t-shirt, Gamma MX and Alpha on?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By J. Troxell
Ranked #113 - Men's Softshell Jackets
December 14, 2009
I've seen a lot of people that like the Gamma MX as a layering jacket, and it certainly would be appropriate underneath the Alpha SV. Other Arcteryx softshell jackets that you might consider are the Zeta jacket or the Griffon jacket, depending on what your need is for windproofness and warmth. As for whether you would be comfortable at 20-30 degrees, that depends more on what you will be doing. Personally, if you are doing something like mountaineering where you are constantly moving and generating body heat, then I think the Gamma MX might almost be too much. If you are doing something like downhill skiing then the Gamma MX would probably be OK, although I personally would use something more along the lines of a Patagonia down sweater or a mid- to heavy-weight Icebreaker wool shirt.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Polartec Powershield Lightweight
- Lining:
- Schoeller Dynamic
- Core Venting:
- No
- Pockets:
- 2 Chest, 2 hand, 1 sleeve
- Hood:
- No
- Removable Hood:
- N/A
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- No
- Recommended Use:
- Mountaineering, ice climbing, and skiing
- Weight:
- 18oz, 515g
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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