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Arc'teryx Kappa AR Insulated Jacket - Men's

Item #ARC0686 | 0 in Stock
5 Star Rating

I can wear this 90% of the time.

By Ranked #1618 - Men's Synthetic Insulation Jackets December 15, 2008

This jacket alone is great from 70 degrees to the high 40's. In the rain it stays warm if it gets wet and will keep you dry unless it is a downpour. In freezing temps works well with layers if you are active. It's heat levels are most similar to a fleece. It looks better, handles rain better, and is lighter than a fleece. It's not useful below 20.

I bought it as an insulation layer to put under my softshell when skiing. Most days it's great but when it gets supercold, it's like this layer isn't even there, so be aware of that. Although it is not as hot as I hoped I found myself wearing it every day walking around or driving or in the office as a sweater. It feels very comfortable even in warm temperatures.

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1 Comments Last Reply: September 29, 2009 By:

By: September 29, 2009

70 DEGREES??? what are you mad? HIGH 40S?? i wear the atom lt hoody in 30's and I am cozy. obviously you are from the desert.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Shell] Gore Windstopper; [Lining] polyester 
Insulation:
PrimaLoft 
Hood:
No 
Pockets:
2 Hand, 1 chest, 2 internal mesh 
Waterproof:
Water-resistant 
Core Venting:
No 
Weight:
20oz (566g) 
Recommended Use:
Belaying, cold bivies, cold-weather cragging 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 

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