Gear Review
Arc'teryx Theta AR Jacket - Men's
Made for layering (which makes sense)
By Jonathan Wilson
Ranked #1735 - Men's Technical Shells
March 11, 2009
This shell is great. I've used it skiing for 12 days this season, as well as for a cold hike back in the fall. It's quite large when i wore it hiking in the fall, but it's a winter hardshell made for skiing and mountaineering, so that is to be expected (6'5" 175lbs). Hood works better than anything i've ever experienced. all three chest pockets can be used when wearing a backpack, which is great, the contents is also out of the way so it's not annoying to buckle up a pack. Obviously it's waterproof. I got it to wear when mountaineering and winter camping, but have only used it for hiking in the rain and skiing so far, and it has worked well for both those tasks. I'd say it's a bit $$$, but I'm an engineer and think that good design is worth the money. Oh, it's also long enough which is usually of concern to me, so that's a huge plus.
View Details: Arc'teryx Theta AR Jacket - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [membrane/laminate] Gore-Tex Pro Shell (3-layer); [shell] nylon
- Fabric Waterproof Rating:
- guaranteed waterproof
- Fabric Breathability Rating:
- guaranteed breathable
- Hood:
- yes, removable
- Fit:
- athletic
- Length:
- hip
- Venting:
- underarm zip vents
- Powder Skirt:
- no
- Pockets:
- 2 zippered hand, 1 left sleeve zippered
- Seams:
- fully taped
- Wrist Gaiters:
- no
- Liner-Compatible:
- no
- Weight:
- 17.1 oz
- Recommended Use:
- climbing, alpine touring
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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