Gear Review
Arc'teryx Gamma SV Vest - Men's
Same quality build but bad design
By Pardner
Ranked #4 - Men's Vests
November 5, 2007
I'm an Arc'teryx homer with 4 hard + 2 soft shells, 3 fleece, 1 pant, 1 bib. I really wanted to like this but I can't quite recommend it. Style, build, quality is there but it does not provide the protection from the wind provided by similar vests. The problem is the armhole design. It flares out so much on top that it allows cold biting wind to come in -- kind of like having wings that funnel the wind in. It's sacrilege but I'll stick with my ancient TNF Windstopper vest for now. Regards to sizing, I'm 5'11" 44R and a L fits perfectly except for the aforementioned armholes.
View Details: Arc'teryx Gamma SV Vest - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Polartec Power Shield Softshell
- Waterproof Rating:
- Water-resistant
- Breathable Rating:
- Not specified
- Core Venting:
- No
- Pockets:
- 2 Front
- Seam Taped:
- No
- Powder Skirt:
- No
- Hood:
- No
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- No
- Weight:
- 13.1oz (370g)
- Recommended Use:
- Core insulation for outdoor sports
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- Chile
Change me.