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Arc'teryx Kappa AR Insulated Pant - Men's
Do they compress well enough to carry them as a backup/emergency...
By robsta
Ranked #391 - Men's Pants
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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By J. Troxell
Ranked #146 - Men's Pants
April 20, 2010
I have the previous version of this pant (the Fission LT: http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Arcteryx-Fission-LT-Pant-Mens/ARC0833M.html) which has very similar specs. Assuming that these are similar, then my answer is no - they do not pack up very small at all. They are very warm, but pretty bulky too. If you want insulated pants that could serve as an emergency backup, I would consider something more along the lines of the Mountain Hardwear compressor pants or the Montbell Thermawrap pants instead. You won't have the same durable shell fabric, but you'll get a warm pant that you won't begrudge throwing in your pack just in case...
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