i had to send my arcteryx katabatic in for repair, unfortunately it cannot be repaired so they want to send me the Solano, which i'm not entirely enthused about.
What i liked about the katabatic was the wind stopping ability, since i biked to work in cooler conditions in it, and the soft fleecy inner lining which kept me warm. I could wear this and a t shirt down to -15C or so and be warm. The jacket just bottled in the heat somehow.
I'm thinking the Venta AR might be a better replacement. i'd like an inner lining and would prefer the die cut velcro sleeves, also it's got to block the wind (and light rain to a lesser extent). I don't need a hood either.
Would this be a suitable replacement or is there something better roughly in this price range?
Thanks for the help.

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