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Arc'teryx Gamma SV Hooded Jacket - Men's
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Sale Price:
$174.98
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Retail Price:
$349.95
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$174.98
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Item # ARC0703
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Candy Apple Red
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Description of Arc'teryx Gamma SV Hooded Jacket - Men's: |
The Arc'teryx Men's Gamma SV Jacket wicks moisture with a soft polyester lining while the tough DWR-coated, four-way-stretch Polartec Power Shield exterior battles the outside weather. High hand pockets allow access to your on-the-trail snacks even when you wear a climbing harness or backpack. Arc'teryx designed this simple, functional, and ultra-breathable jacket for use on demanding alpine climbs and serious backcountry ski tours, so you know it's up to the task whenever you take it to the mountains.
Bottom Line: Breathes easy, protects like a suit of armor.
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| Material: |
[Shell] Polartec Power Shield; [Lining] polyester |
| Waterproof Rating: |
Water-resistant |
| Breathable Rating: |
Not specified |
| Core Venting: |
No |
| Pockets: |
2 Hand, 1 internal |
| Seam Taped: |
No |
| Powder Skirt: |
No |
| Hood: |
Yes |
| Zip-in Compatibility: |
No |
| Weight: |
23.5oz (665g) |
| Recommended Use: |
Mountaineering, backcountry skiing, backpacking |
| Manufacturer Warranty: |
Lifetime |
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| Reviews (8): |
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| Incredible Softshell 01-13-09 |
Ben (1):  |
| Had it for a few weeks now and I can't get over how well this thing works all around. I needed a soft jacket that could handle some decently harsh weather when used as a shell (ie with insulation when it gets cold enough) and this performs flawlessly. The powershield material is amazingly abrasion resistant and for all that i can tell is practically water proof(held under a faucet for ten seconds and is practically DRY! when removed). I took this backpacking in late Dec and hiked a total of about 7 miles over mountainous terrain wearing the Gamma SV the entire time. This jacket excels when used by itself during aerobic activity. The material stretches beautifully to allow for free upper body movement while providing great cushion for hauling a pack up a mountain. Needless to say it breathes fairly well and is probably the better choice over say the venta sv (less cushioned and has pit zips) for backpacking purposes. Also, I stood in the middle of a saturated cloud for many hours in the dark cold night (about 35F) wearing layers of course with a constant heavy mist blowing and intermittent annoying heavy drops of rain and remained well protected thanks to the shell-like properties of polartec powershield. The hood is large but customizable. The fleece liner is just warm enough for 45F weather wearing the jacket by itself with maybe one layer underneath and not too warm so that you don't have to take it off inside(minimize risk of losing it). Granted, I am 6'4 and 180lbs. The large fits very well. Sleeves are great and chest etc is big enough for layers. Not incredibly long ie not really a ski jacket, but certainly long enough for all other applications. The chest pockets are large and not too high so that you can still use them easily as normal hand pockets when your hands get cold. I wear it every day and i'm wearing right now. Feels great! Looks great! Love it. |
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| Unbelievable 01-29-09 |
| nickrenier2004913 (2): |
| I worked in the outdoor retail industry from '97 till '03. I left right at the begining of the softshell push and didn't get to test much. For a long time after getting out of the business I was stilla hardshell supporter without having an opportunity to test the alternative. I'm am now a convert. I will always have my hardshell for the really rough stuff, but after 10 days boarding the Tyrolian Apls, I have to say that this is the best jacket I have ever owned. I'm 5'10, 190 lbs, with a broad chest and shoulders. I got the XL cause I was a little worried about Arc'teryx slim fit. The only fit problem I had was the arms are just a little on the long side. This Jacket performed like no other, I was warm on the cool days with only a little cold on the lift, and only got hot when I was huffing snowboards up the slopes for people who were trying to learn. Thin base layer was more than enough in powder conditions. I could write more, but lets just say this sucker is bombproof, comfy as hell, and looks great(I bought the Black). BUY IT BUY IT BUY IT! |
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| Slick, subdued technicality 11-17-08 |
Jersey Hiker (8):  |
| I have the Gamma SV hoody in black and I love the looks - not overly technical, but you can tell this is a serious jacket. Haven't had much time to use it yet, but I can give my initial impression:
Insulation is cleverly distributed and seems to be optimized for moderately aerobic activity in relatively cold (maybe 35F and below) weather. The first thing I noticed is how warm it is around the neck - seriously toasty! The material is very thin under the arms to release heat better (no pit zips, but some venting looks to be possible if you leave the pockets open). Powershield seems a bit more breathable than windstopper when I try to blow through the jacket (I compared with the new Venta AR which, btw, is awesome as well but has minimal insulation). Love the hood - can be cinched down to fit a bare head nicely, and in usual Arcteryx fashion ITS SEPARATE FROM THE COLLAR, which makes for a much nicer look IMO.
Highly recommended... so far |
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