Arc’teryx Cerium vs Cerium SV | How to choose

The Cerium Hoody in Rune (left) and the Cerium SV Hoody in Black Sapphire (right) may come from the same product collection, but they're distinct jackets in almost

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Stio Hometown Down Hooded Jacket | Testing & Review

The Stio Hometown Down jacket features technical construction and ample comfort to be considered as your go-to winter down jacket.Stio was born in the shadows of the Teton

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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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Primaloft vs Coreloft vs Down: Quick CLO Cheatsheet

What is a CLO?CLO value is an important factor in determining a synthetic jacket’s warmth. Metaphorically, like FP * FW value in down jackets…And the higher the value is, the warmer the insulation

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Arc’teryx Therme Parka and Therme SV Parka | 2024 Review and Comparison

The Arc'teryx Therme Parka and Therme SV Parka are the outdoor brand's warmest casual-use jackets, incorporating 750 fill power goose down for warmth and a two-layer Gore-Tex membrane

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Best Down Jackets: Arc’teryx takes the upper hand

NameEst. Temp (F/C)ReviewTypeFill Power (in3/oz)Fill Weight (g)Fill Volume (in3)Synthetic FillSynth. Fill WeightFace FabricPit venting?Two way zipper?Stuffs into itself?FitWeightLength (CB)Discontinued? Arc'teryx Alpha (Men's - Women's)-18/-28ReviewDown8502968,875Coreloft90 g/m²N30r 2L GoreTex InfiniumNoYesYesRegular805

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Best Arc’teryx Jacket | Temperature ratings + much more

OverviewI own dozens of Arc'teryx items, primarily jackets. This includes all jackets under the Proton, Atom, Nuclei, Alpha, Beta, and Gamma lines. I also own a Cerium, a

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Temperature Ratings of Jackets (Quick cheatsheet)

SummaryMost outdoor apparel companies say that providing temperature ratings for their jackets isn't possible.And to be fair, they're not incorrect. There are tons of fluid parameters that are

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Patagonia Micro Puff vs Nano Puff vs Down Sweater

Patagonia's  Micro Puff, Nano Puff and Down Sweater are among the company's best-selling product lines. But make no mistake: each is unique, and the right choice for you

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