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Arc'teryx Kappa AR Insulated Jacket - Men's
How small does this jacket pack down? Is it bulkier than the...
By rocksnstoc1876001
Ranked #1572 - Men's Synthetic Insulation Jackets
May 23, 2010
How small does this jacket pack down? Is it bulkier than the M.H. Compressor?
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By mobo2112
Ranked #760 - Men's Synthetic Insulation Jackets
May 25, 2010
The compressor is a 15d nylon outer layer. It compresses great, but the trade-off is durability. I don't own this Arc jacket, but have others with wind stopper. They are thin, but don't compress anywhere near as good as the compressor.
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By J. Troxell
Ranked #110 - Men's Synthetic Insulation Jackets
May 25, 2010
I haven't seen this jacket specifically, but I own the Arcteryx Fission LT pants which are a very similar construction to this jacket. The pants weigh a little bit less than this jacket, but they are surprisingly bulky - definitely not something that I would throw in my pack and forget about. I would expect that this jacket is much the same way. The MH Compressor on the other hand packs down dramatically smaller. The tradeoff (there is always one...) is that the Kappa AR is going to be more durable and more weatherproof than the Compressor. It really comes down to what your priority is: packabilty or durability.
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