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Arc'teryx Gamma MX Hooded Softshell Jacket - Men's
Convince me to spend the extra money and get a gamma mx as opposed...
By jh77
Ranked #1038 - Men's Softshell Jackets
April 16, 2010
Convince me to spend the extra money and get a gamma mx as opposed to the zeta. Seems like they are both mainly made of polartec powershield, hows the breathability for both? Is the gamma alright for varied things like trail running or hiking, even without pit zips?
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By Geoffrey Buck
Ranked #1175 - Men's Softshell Jackets
April 16, 2010
Well, the difference is really the hood and the weight. At nearly half the weight of the Gamma, the Zeta is probably less warm. Some of the weight difference is accounted for in the hood, but that feature will serve to keep you considerably warmer also. Since they're made out of the same material (and neither of them have pit zips) they probably breathe about the same. In my experience (with a different jacket) power shield breathes nicely as long as I don't get too warm. Seems to me like the Gamma is built for worse weather and the Zeta is more of a multi-use garment.
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