Sweet sleeper of a jacket

By Jersey Hiker Ranked #115 - Men's Softshell Jackets November 17, 2008

I have the Venta AR in black and you would have no idea how technical the design was unless you really looked closely. Super lightweight and thin, kind of plain looking (in black at least) but that's what I wanted (still retains at least some of that classic Arcteryx fit). The microfleece is only around your upper chest and down the back, elsewhere the material is even thinner to let out heat. No pit zips, but core venting is possible by leaving the pockets open. Oh, and a nice suprise - all of the interior seams are taped, which makes it a bit more comfortable than other jackets I've had if you're wearing a very thin shirt underneath (or nothing at all ;). Haven't had it very long, but so far it's perfect around town for temps down to 40F with a t-shirt or thin sweater underneath. Layering (or aerobic activity) should extend the comfort range lower, but my chub (combined with the athletic fit) seems like it might prevent me from layering up too much. If you're a thick guy, you might want to size up on this. If you're looking for something warmer (also more technical looking and maybe a bit more breathable) check out the Gamma SV.

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