Description of Arc'teryx Gamma Salopette - Women's:
The Arc'teryx Women's Gamma Salopette is a must-have suit for your next mountaineering objective. These Arc'teryx overalls are a integrated vest and pant made from hardworking Polartec Power Shield. Developed to be used as a midlayer in extreme cold situations, or with base layers when the intensity heats up, the Gamma Salopette quickly adapts to the task at hand. The now famous Arc'teryx WaterTight zippers access side vents and a through-the-crotch opening that allows you to answer nature's call from even the highest precipice. Integrated instep patches resist wear and tear from crampons or approach skis. Breathable, wind and water resistant fabrics stretch with you, ensuring you have maximum mobility up frozen waterfalls and over frosty summits. Built in kneepad-pockets house EVA foam kneepads to offer added protection. The soft brushed interior of these ascent ready overalls means, that once back at base camp, you may never want to take them off. The Salopette is a technical and versatile addition to your winter mountaineering wardrobe. *Available for US shipment only.
Bottom Line: The Salopette is a technical and versatile addition to your winter mountaineering wardrobe
The Gamma Salopette is simply the best bibs for ice climbing or alpine adventures. The fit is close to the body, there is not a single excessive useless feature but with all the necessities for hardcore climbers (not for posers or wanna-bie). Too bad Arc'teryx quit making them.
