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Arc'teryx Venta AR Softshell Jacket - Men's
Anyone know if the jacket is warmer then the Mountain Hardware...
By krwanke1337042
Ranked #3643 - Men's Softshell Jackets
October 1, 2008
Anyone know if the jacket is warmer then the Mountain Hardware Alchemy?
View Details: Arc'teryx Venta AR Softshell Jacket - Men's
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Niall MacRae
Ranked #168 - Men's Softshell Jackets
October 23, 2009
The microgrid fleece is a bit warmer than the older-style micro fleece on the Alchemy, but the face fabric on the Alchemy is heavier then the fabric on the Venta, so it is just about a wash as far as one being warmer than the other. It think Windstopper softshells and proper layering are actually much better for stationary-to-mid-intensity activities. They trap heat and don't regulate well if you are really working hard in high-output mode, thanks to the Windstopper membrane that will struggle to let enough air in and out. For mid-to-high intensity activities in cool or cold weather, the Gamma AR or MX series will shine, since they breathe better / are more air-permeable.
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By Rob de Luca
October 6, 2008
Probably very similar, considering they use very similar fabrics. The Alchemy has Power Stretch panels, which allow more airflow than Windstopper, but the fleece inside the Alchemy is solid while the Venta uses a microgrid. The Venta is also lighter by 5 ounces. "Warmth" is always relative, anyway; for stationary activities in cold weather I would not recommend either jacket. For high output activities in the cold, I'd rather have the Venta.
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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
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