Down jackets: Hooded or hoodless? I surveyed 100+ visitors

I asked you "Down jackets with hoods or no hoods?". 71% voted for hoods. 29% didn't. Shucks. Down Jackets: Do you prefer them hoodless or hooded? Hooded7971 %Hoodless3329 %Kinda surprised

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Arc’teryx Patera Parka Review: Begs for more fill

Y'all know this is just my opinion... right? Pros: Comfy, stylish and streamlined. Superior weather resistance. Cons: Much less warm than you'd think, tiny snaps, small pockets. Very low amount of

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Patagonia Nano Air 2024 vs DAS Light: Temp ratings & more

I've got the most recent (Winter 2024) versions of both Nano Air and DAS Light. They're both fantastic. But they best respond to pretty different use cases. As long

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Arc’teryx FW24 is rolling out: First look

Arc'teryx, as always, are taking their time for the new update. My expectation is that it won't end until late fall. I say this from the conversations I'm currently

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Powder skirt: What is it and do you need one on your ski jacket?

A powder skirt (also known as a snow skirt) is a common feature on ski jackets. What is it? Do you need one? Here is some information to

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Arc’teryx ReGEAR: OutdoorCrunch exclusive promo code

Arc'teryx ReGEAR takes used gear back in action: http://regear.arcteryx.com/. They take the items traded in by users like you and me, rejuvenate them meticulously, and finally put them up

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Arc’teryx Nuclei SV Review: Warmest Arc’teryx synthetic

I own all Arc'teryx synthetics. Everything from Proton, Atom and Nuclei (all Winter 2024 versions). Nuclei SV (Men's - Women's) is the warmest Arc'teryx synthetic. Also see this Best

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Arc’teryx Alpha Parka Review

The release of Alpha Parka once again revealed the reason why Arc'teryx as a brand is the Apple of the technical outerwear industry. The products they launch are

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Arc’teryx Thorium | Hoody, Jacket and Parka review & comparison

All versions of the Arc'teryx Thorium (hoody, jacket, parka, vest) are treated with a DWR finish to help repel rain and snow, but a down jacket like this

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Arc’teryx Beta Insulated vs Beta Down Insulated | How to decide

The Arc'teryx Beta Down Insulated size medium, in Solaris.The Beta Insulated and Beta Down Insulated are the warmest of the Arc'teryx Beta Jackets. So how do you decide

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