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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Atom SL Anorak Review

The differences between Atom SL Anorak (see image) and Atom SL are in the zipper and pocket configurations. Atom SL Anorak comes with a 3/4 zip, and offers

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Arc’teryx Dually Belay Parka Review

Dually Belay (Men's) can be a great choice for stationary use out in temperatures down to 0 deg F (-18 deg C). Bonus: It doesn't lose its insulating

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Arc’teryx Centrale vs Patera

Centrale and Patera are Arc'teryx's first and second warmest parkas. They're both designed for walking around town when it's freezing out (line 24). They're NOT for high output

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Arc’teryx Firebee AR vs Ceres SV

Ceres SV and Firebee AR once were Arc'teryx's first and second warmest pieces. They remain discontinued for FW24 too. For Ceres SV, which is a hybrid jacket (down & synthetic

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Proton/Atom vs Nano Air: First hand (temp ratings & more)

Y'all know this is just my opinion... right? NameEst. Temp (F/C)BreathabilityWind Res.Abrasion res.ReviewPit venting?Two way zipper?Stuffs into itself?Synthetic FillSynth. Fill WeightFace FabricActivityFitWeightLength (CB)Discontinued?bestsyntheticjacketsInternal pocketsExternal pockets Arc'teryx Alpha Parka

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