Gear Review
Arc'teryx Gamma MX Hooded Softshell Jacket - Women's
Nice jacket, but not for me
By hockeydoc
Ranked #81 - Women's Softshell Jackets
March 19, 2007
I wore this jacket once and ended up returning it after skiing at Schweitzer on a spring-like day with dense, misty fog. By noon the jacket was soaking wet. I got it for spring skiing conditions, but realized that I would never use it for Pacific Northwest skiing where the snow is always wet. Otherwise, if I was still living in Utah I would have kept it for those drier conditions. Other than that, the fit was great and I loved the way I could move freely. The helmet-compatible hood, which I didn't initially think was a big deal, I ended up using towards the end of the day when it got a bit chillier. I ended up getting a Gore-Tex shell instead which I used up at Whistler and was perfect. Bottom line is, for wet climates it's probably not as functional, but for drier, colder places it's probably perfect.
View Details: Arc'teryx Gamma MX Hooded Softshell Jacket - Women's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Outer face] Polartec Power Shield Lightweight; [Lining]Schoeller Dynamic
- Waterproof Rating:
- Water-resistant
- Breathable Rating:
- Not specified
- Fit:
- Slim
- Core Venting:
- No
- Pockets:
- 2 Front, 1 chest, 1 arm
- Seam Taped:
- No
- Powder Skirt:
- No
- Hood:
- Yes
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- No
- Weight:
- 16.4oz (465g)
- Recommended Use:
- Climbing, ski touring, hiking, backpacking, ice climbing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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