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Arc'teryx Venta AR Softshell Jacket - Men's
Hi All, I am about to purchase an Arc'teryx softshell Jacket...
By Jesse
Ranked #2641 - Men's Softshell Jackets
June 8, 2010
Hi All,
I am about to purchase an Arc'teryx softshell Jacket and I'm wondering what is the warmest Softshell that I can get. I want something that I can wear under my Alpha SV without it being too bulky and still somewhat lightweight. I was thinking either the Venta AR or the Gamma MX. Any help is appreciated.
I saw Matt Jesperson's answer below though perhaps things have changed?
Thanks in advance :)
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By J. Troxell
Ranked #113 - Men's Softshell Jackets
June 19, 2010
Jesse - no doubt the Venta AR is a great jacket. However, and opinions do vary on this, generally it is not recommended to wear two windproof layers like gore-tex pro shell and gore-tex windstopper together as part of your layering system. If your intended use is to use this primarily as an outer layer, then the Venta AR is probably the right jacket for you. However, if you anticipate using this frequently as a mid-layer, you might want to consider something more along the lines of the Hyllus jacket, which isn't as windproof but also has a hi-loft fleece lining on the inside. It will be warmer as a mid-layer than then Venta AR and it will breathe better at the cost of not being as windproof. The Hyllus is definitely designed more with layering in mind.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [shell] Gore WindStopper
- Insulation:
- [liner] micro fleece
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- water resistant
- Venting:
- core
- Powder Skirt:
- no
- Pockets:
- 2 front
- Seams:
- fully taped
- Wrist Gaiters:
- no
- Liner-Compatible:
- no
- Hood:
- no
- Weight:
- 1 lb 1 oz
- Recommended Use:
- Alpine climbing, ski touring
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
Change me.