[PJ]

So I guess it's that time of year.

I've had the same Adidas winter jacket for around 7 years now and I think it's finally time for a change/upgrade. I'm starting to go back and forth between Vancouver and Toronto a lot for work, and holy balls is it cold out on the east coast right now, and it hasn't even started getting into the real "winter weather".

I've been looking for something in this style.

http://www.sundanceskishop.com/img/product/id=395755

I've been looking at Columbia jackets simply because of the price point (also I can't get over the connotation that North Face carries), and maybe Arcteryx if I feel like throwing down a bit more. I don't really care much about the branding, but if the Arcteryx is going to last me years longer, I don't mind paying more. Has anyone experienced firsthand any difference in quality?

Also, for those of you who have this lighter weight type of jacket, what temperature range would you say they're effective? Are they more of a "wear a hoodie underneath" jacket?

I might have to shell out for a parka if those lighter weight types of jackets are no good for the colder weather. I naturally refused to ever buy a Canada Goose jacket in Vancouver, simply because it's overkill for our -2 degree weather, and I generally hate trendy fashion statements. But over here in Toronto, they sure do look appealing while I'm freezing my balls off.

[bluejays]

If you're looking for a high quality parka without the fashion faux pas attached to CG, I would check out parajumpers, although it is quite pricey

[PJ]

If you're looking for a high quality parka without the fashion faux pas attached to CG, I would check out parajumpers, although it is quite pricey

I did check them out, along with Moose Knuckles as well. I'm hoping to keep it under the $700 mark... Unfortunately when it comes to parkas, it seems like CG is the best fit... Unless I want to pay the extra $200 just to not own a CG... :lawl: I'm putting way more effort than I should into not giving into the CG craze. If I don't find anything, I may have to just (ironically) swallow my pride and hop the bandwagon.

Hmm. Under Armour and Nike actually have some interesting stuff as well, though it seems like you're getting a lot less jacket for the price. (a 550 down from Nike costs about the same as an 850 from Columbia).

[Lomac]

I've had Arcteryx's Cerium SV Hoody for a couple years now, which I pair with the Theta AR shell for when it's snowing or raining. The Cerium itself is very warm. So warm that I usually don't have a sweater underneath anymore whenever I go outside. The price for the Cerium is actually quite decent, comparatively speaking. The Theta is where the real money goes.

[jcmaz]

The issue with down jackets is they wet out and lose their warming properties unless you pair it with a waterproof shell. I would aim for synthetic insulation like Primaloft or Coreloft to combat this issue and choose a jacket with good water repelling face fabrics. If you want waterproof and warm from Arcteryx, check out the Fission SV jacket.

Personally, I'm eyeing the Arcteryx Kappa Hoody right now since I already have a Beta AR jacket. It provides the same warmth like the Fission jacket but isn't waterproof.

You can also check out jackets from other brands like Patagonia, MontBell, and Mountain Hardware.

[PJ]

A lot of great information there. Thanks guys.

I've been leaning towards a down jacket because of its weight. I don't plan on getting it wet a whole lot (I don't like getting my clothes wet regardless of its water resistance capabilities), though I'm sure there will be the times where it inevitably will when it randomly starts raining and I don't have an umbrella.

I was actually eyeing the Arcteryx Cerium, then I noticed that Columbia just released a new jacket that seems to have a bit more jacket for a slightly lower price.

Cerium LT Hoody / Men's / Insulated Jackets / Arc'teryx / Arc'teryx (http://arcteryx.com/product.aspx?language=EN&gender=Mens&category=Insulated_Jackets&model=Cerium-LT-Hoody)

Men?s Diamond 890 TurboDown Jacket Warm Lightweight | Columbia (http://www.columbiasportswear.ca/en/1623432.html?dwvar_1623432_variationColor=011&cgid=men-jacketsVests-insulated#start=9)



OOooooo forgot about Helly Hansen too...

[unit]

personally i'd go with the arcteryx for the same price. their gear is just a little more thought out and their use of high quality materials is unparalleled in the outdoor gear biz.
i've had my atom lt for 5 years now and its the best jacket i've ever bought. just reapplied DWR and hope it lasts another 5.

[jcmaz]

I agree, the Atom Lt jacket is one of the most versatile jackets out there. Don't forget about Arcteryx's warranty. My friend's Alpha SV jacket started to delaminate (layers of fabric started to un-stick each other) and they gave him a full refund for another Arcteryx jacket.

[PJ]

I've had Arcteryx's Cerium SV Hoody for a couple years now, which I pair with the Theta AR shell for when it's snowing or raining. The Cerium itself is very warm. So warm that I usually don't have a sweater underneath anymore whenever I go outside. The price for the Cerium is actually quite decent, comparatively speaking. The Theta is where the real money goes.

Did you try the LT before picking up the SV? The only difference I see spec-wise is that the the SV has grey goose down and the LT has white goose down, even though they're both rated at 850. I guess the obvious answer would be that the SV has a bit more to it, at a $150 premium over the LT.

I went into an outerwear store today in Toronto to check out some jackets, and according to the guy who works there, he said that the Cerium has a common issue of losing down by feathers coming out of the jacket in various areas. I had a look online at the reviews and this really does seem to be a common occurrence. I know Arcteryx will replace it if it's defective... but I'd prefer not to have to go through that process.

Lomac have you experienced any of this?

I also hear a lot of good things about the Atom, but the styling is a bit too relaxed for my taste.

I'm leaning towards the Columbia jacket for now... Gonna head to a Columbia store tomorrow to try it on.

[DragonChi]

Synthetic Coreloft, is great for Vancouver wet cold.

Down, is great for for TO dry cold.

I have a Atom AR and use it all the time now that it's around 0. Atom LT and a hoody is good till around 7-10C. I use a polyester fleece vest as a mid layer for both. I was in Sudbury ON in late October and was wearing an Atom AR, hoody, and thermal baselayer pants. Pretty comfortable at 0C nights.

I used to have a North Face Nuptse, that would lose down too. I haven't come across a down garment that doesn't lose feathers. I have a Cerium LT Vest, and that loses a bit of down too. Only like 3 feathers over 6 months that I've had and used it. The Nuptse was good if it had a nice snug fit, used it in Vancouver winters with a hoody and was pretty warm. I had both the mediums and the large. The medium that had a better fit was way warmer. Been in Calgary with the Nuptse in -20C, with thermal pants, and a hoody. It was just enough to stay warm. In that weather, an insulated hoody would have been a godsend.

[unit]

I agree, the Atom Lt jacket is one of the most versatile jackets out there. Don't forget about Arcteryx's warranty. My friend's Alpha SV jacket started to delaminate (layers of fabric started to un-stick each other) and they gave him a full refund for another Arcteryx jacket.

if its a goretex issue, gore will actually give you credit for any equivalent goretex jacket (i think from any brand). how cool is that?

[Mr.Money]

I agree, the Atom Lt jacket is one of the most versatile jackets out there. Don't forget about Arcteryx's warranty. My friend's Alpha SV jacket started to delaminate (layers of fabric started to un-stick each other) and they gave him a full refund for another Arcteryx jacket.

got the atom LT on sale for $120 a few years ago....crazy thin jacket,but keeps you warm without burning up,super comfortable jacket too.

[PJ]

Pleasantly surprised by the amount of love for Arcteryx in here.

I'm hoping the Columbia works out. At the price point at $375, I think it's the best bang for my buck. I do like the Arcteryx Cerium SV, but at $550, it's creeping up awfully close to what a CG parka costs. And regardless of what we think of the brand, the truth is we get a whole lot of jacket for the price of a CG parka at around $600..... :derp:

[Lomac]

if its a goretex issue, gore will actually give you credit for any equivalent goretex jacket (i think from any brand). how cool is that?

Yup. While I haven't had any Gore Tex issue with my Arcteryx jackets, I have a pair of Salomon shoes that had one of the panels delaminate. I haven't heard back yet about what they're going to do with the shoe, but they have a guarantee that they'll either fix it, repair it or replace it. Either way, I'm happy.

Did you try the LT before picking up the SV? The only difference I see spec-wise is that the the SV has grey goose down and the LT has white goose down, even though they're both rated at 850. I guess the obvious answer would be that the SV has a bit more to it, at a $150 premium over the LT.

I went into an outerwear store today in Toronto to check out some jackets, and according to the guy who works there, he said that the Cerium has a common issue of losing down by feathers coming out of the jacket in various areas. I had a look online at the reviews and this really does seem to be a common occurrence. I know Arcteryx will replace it if it's defective... but I'd prefer not to have to go through that process.

Lomac have you experienced any of this?

I also hear a lot of good things about the Atom, but the styling is a bit too relaxed for my taste.

I'm leaning towards the Columbia jacket for now... Gonna head to a Columbia store tomorrow to try it on.

I have noticed a little bit of down coming out of the jacket, but nothing major. It's maybe one piece every few weeks. That said, I'm probably harder on my jackets than most people, so I'm not expecting to get that long of a lifespan out of it. If it starts shedding sooner than later, I'm gonna blame myself more than Arcteryx.

[jcmaz]

I had this discussion with my brother earlier today about Arcteryx quality versus other brands. From what I have seen, Arcteryx pays much attention in the construction of their clothing and outerwears. Look at the seams and stitching. They are so much tighter and finer compared to other brands. The materials they use feel much higher quality than the competition.

Also, there's always discounts for Arcteryx items if you buy online. Liveoutthere and Altitude Sports are two Canadian web stores I go to. They have pretty aggressive sales and save on tax yo!

[PJ]

Decided on the Arcteryx Cerium SV.

Regular price is $550+tax... Liveoutthere has a Black Friday sale, and if you have a membership you get an extra 10% off on top. After tax, discounts, and everything it came to $415. :notbad:

As much as I was intrigued by the new Columbia Titanium line... an extra $30 to get the Arcteryx was a no brainer.

Too bad the SV doesn't have the color selection that the LT has.. :( I wanted the navy with red accents or green with yellow accents. Guess plain black will have to do.

[Mr.HappySilp]

I had this discussion with my brother earlier today about Arcteryx quality versus other brands. From what I have seen, Arcteryx pays much attention in the construction of their clothing and outerwears. Look at the seams and stitching. They are so much tighter and finer compared to other brands. The materials they use feel much higher quality than the competition.

Also, there's always discounts for Arcteryx items if you buy online. Liveoutthere and Altitude Sports are two Canadian web stores I go to. They have pretty aggressive sales and save on tax yo!

Is true. That's why you see clothing that's $10 breaks apart after a few wash vs $50 clothing and they last for years. Is the quality that matters.

[gilly]

If you guys are thinking of buying an Arcteryx jacket, check out thelasthunt.com
Huge savings and Canadian company. no stupid US exchange rates.

I've bought my entire arcteryx snowboarding outfit from them.

[Kilinim]

Fingers crossed for a good selection at SportChek for this Fri!

[twitchyzero]

near/below freezing like early mornings this week in Vancouver, the Atom LT doesn't cut it for me...but most of the time it's very suitable for getting around...and if there's rain the forcast throw on a gortex shell..they start at $300. I'd like the midlayer + outer shell approach vs waterproof parkas. Pretty overkill unless you're up north/interior IMO

[DGN23]

a CG parka at around $600..... :derp:

Where did you see Canada Goose parkas for $600?

[Mr.HappySilp]

near/below freezing like early mornings this week in Vancouver, the Atom LT doesn't cut it for me...but most of the time it's very suitable for getting around...and if there's rain the forcast throw on a gortex shell..they start at $300. I'd like the midlayer + outer shell approach vs waterproof parkas. Pretty overkill unless you're up north/interior IMO

Been using The North Face Alpen Blitz Triclimate Jacket Mens with a sweater. The jacket is really warm!!! A little trick I do is I hang my jacket in the laundry room where the heating system is. So when I wear it in the morning it is already warm.

[unit]

i wear an atom lt down to about 5 degrees. on colder days i wear my patagonia wanaka down jacket. with that and a sweater, i can be pretty warm at -5 without any thoughtful layering.

[skiiipi]

for Parkas I prefer Nobis over CG

I have a goose Chilliwack
and a nobis yatsey and cartel
Nobis yatsey is warmer than the expedition from CG (tried both in minus 50 weather)
and cartel is warmer than the chilliwack

I also think the nobis looks more fashionable

I also have a PJ right hand and its nice cause its a 2 in 1 since the liner separates from the shell but its not nearly as warm as the ones listed above.

Arcteryx are nice for sure especially for vancouver climate where it is more wet than actually cold. I bought my dad a Fission SV for Chicago and I wear it once in a while when I go there. I survived the Polar Vortex 2 years back in Chicago in the Fission SV so it was decently warm.

Columbia is almost ALWAYS 50% off at the end of the season so don't pay reg retail for Columbia. Columbia stuff (even titanium line) has huge mark up, even at 50% off most retailers are making 30-40% margin. At sport chek you can get a prior season Spyder, Columbia, Scott etc for 50% off, and you can stack a 20% team assist coupon.

If you are planning on paying reg retail, then I suggest getting CG, Nobis, Parajumper, Pajar or Arcteryx at least these brands don't go on sale as much.

FYI Goose has HUGE mark ups too, except they like NEVER go on sale. (a $900 goose is about $300 at cost)

[skiiipi]

Oh Sport Chek employee's gets their discount limit renewed on January 1st.....so if staff has discout limits left its kind of like a "use it or lose it" policy
so staff are more inclined to let acquaintances use their discounts towards december if they have lots left

So if you have any friends, or friend's friends that work at sport chek...it doesn't hurt to ask.

[PJ]

Where did you see Canada Goose parkas for $600?

most outerwear websites have it listed at its tag price at 650, and there's usually a 10% off if you have a membership or something

[Mr.Money]

near/below freezing like early mornings this week in Vancouver, the Atom LT doesn't cut it for me...but most of the time it's very suitable for getting around...and if there's rain the forcast throw on a gortex shell..they start at $300. I'd like the midlayer + outer shell approach vs waterproof parkas. Pretty overkill unless you're up north/interior IMO

yup,i layer it with a thermal long sleeve then a hard shell jacket,Alpha LT...wouldn't trust Atom lt in windy weather at all.

[PJ]

My Arc' Cerium just came in. It's a little big :(
Which is strange, because I tried on the Cerium LT in the outerwear store in Toronto and a Large fit me better than a Medium. I ordered the Cerium SV, thinking it'd fit the same as the LT, but apparently not?
Back in Vancouver now, gonna head over to the Arc' store later and try on different sizes.
Luckily Liveoutthere has free shipping and returns.

[PJ]

Repost from the frugal shoppers thread:

If anyone's in the market for jackets/outerwear, etc. Altitude Sports has a 25% gift card bonus free when you spend $100, $200, or $400. They have some pretty aggressive sales right now, and if you have a membership, you save an extra 5% on top of everything.

Coupons & Discount Codes (http://www.altitude-sports.com/en/coupons-discount-codes)

It says "2 days only", so I'm not sure if today is the first or second day.

Just placed an order. Got just over $400 worth of stuff which was on sale, stacked with my membership discount, down to about $200, and got a free $50 gift card on top.

:fullofwin: :ahwow:

[H.Specter]

Just received my Arc' Atom AR Hoody from Altitude sports, got a great price on it and fast shipping. It's warm, light, great fit, can't ask for more.

[PJ]

^Keep us posted on how it performs when it gets to the low single digits and negatives.

The Atom AR is what I've got my eye on next.

[H.Specter]

^Keep us posted on how it performs when it gets to the low single digits and negatives.

The Atom AR is what I've got my eye on next.

So I have been using this jacket daily and here's why, it's everything you need in a winter jacket.

It's light and doesn't carry any weight, soft and smooth such that when you slide your arms in and out, it doesn't catch onto your clothing/watches even though it has the stretch cuffs.

Warmth, wow, in the temperatures in the last week, ranging from 3 deg @ 7am to afternoon 10 deg, I'm wearing no more than either a dress shirt or t-shirt without any doubt.

The Tropos Blue color is great, received multiple compliments already and it's really well designed (flap for back of the neck to keep warmth in, one inner pocket, fleece inner side pockets).

Definitely a win at ~$250.

[PJ]

I have a Cerium LT (one of the ultralight down jackets, and for what it is, this jacket is amazing. It feels like you're wearing nothing while keeping you warm). It's great with a regular hoodie. At about today's temperatures at 3 deg is when it's sort of reached its limit for being such a lightweight jacket. But there's no way this would withstand Toronto's weather.

I'm wondering if an Atom AR would fit under the Cerium LT. I went over to Valhalla Pure today hoping to try it on together, but they didn't have any AR's left in my size :(

Basically what I'm tying to do is have a double-lightweight-jacket combo, one synthetic and one down, so I can have the warmth of a winter jacket without the weight or bulk, and also the benefits of both synth and down. Also that gives me the option of wearing one over the other, or the other way around, or just 1 of the 2 jackets, depending on the weather and what I'm doing. I don't spend much time in heavy rain to need to get a waterproof shell (also I personally don't like how gore-tex and other waterproof shells feel).

I tried the Atom LT with my Cerium SL and it fit, but I don't know if I'm convinced it can withstand temps down to -20 when I'm on the east coast. Might pop by the Arcteryx shop tomorrow and try the AR.

[DragonChi]

At -20 weather, you might want to consider insulated pants.

Pretty much 50% of your body is exposed to those temperatures, adding insulation either over or under them really helps.

If your working outside for a prolonged amount of time, I'd recommend Rho AR tights. If you're in an office, and only outside for like 20 minutes then in an office, you'd probably look for a kappa pant, or Atom LT pant. That way you can take them off like you would a jacket.

I think the double layer would work. I tried it last year, with a Atom LT and Fission SV, about -5 to 0 C, Vancouver. I was sweating. I don't know how it would hold up in -20 though.

[PJ]

At -20 weather, you might want to consider insulated pants.

Pretty much 50% of your body is exposed to those temperatures, adding insulation either over or under them really helps.

If your working outside for a prolonged amount of time, I'd recommend Rho AR tights. If you're in an office, and only outside for like 20 minutes then in an office, you'd probably look for a kappa pant, or Atom LT pant. That way you can take them off like you would a jacket.

I think the double layer would work. I tried it last year, with a Atom LT and Fission SV, about -5 to 0 C, Vancouver. I was sweating. I don't know how it would hold up in -20 though.

Yeah, usually for bottoms I wear a pair of baselayer tights or long underwear under whatever jeans/pants I'm wearing and I'm pretty content.

And Atom + Fission?! The Fission is crazy warm on its own for Vancouver weather. My roommate has one for snowboarding and he usually just wears a t-shirt underneath.

The Fission is a great all-around winter jacket though, I must say. Maybe I'll pick that up if my double-lightweight-layer endeavor doesn't work out. I have a couple heavier-duty goretex jackets, but I'm trying to experiment with layering to achieve a warm, lightweight, versatile combo with adequate water/wind resistance without having to wear goretex or hardshells or a 5 lb jacket. Complete and utter first world problem, but hell, this is the fashion/shopping section :nyan:

[PJ]

FYI

Columbia at the Richmond outlet mall has really aggressive deals going on right now. Just finished off my Christmas shopping there.

They also carry some Mountain Hardwear gear (higher end outerwear company that got bought out by Columbia). Just picked up a $120 softshell jacket for $60.

[Mr.HappySilp]

Is almost winter time. Those who have a DWR jacket now is a good time to apply some DWR water repellency spray on your jacket.

[unit]

not just that but first wash the jacket. dwr isn't effective if the surface is dirty.

[- kT]

i have an Atom LT as well as an SL, and a Beta SL. wanted to get something this year to wear as a switch off to a Canada Goose chilliwack bomber, but am a bit torn between either the Firebee AR or the Ceres SV.. anybody have either that can give some thoughts? With my Goose I can go out in around -10 with just it and a tshirt, looking for the same weight of jacket, in a bit smaller of a profile. looked at the Fission SV too, but that isn't down fill so having my doubts about that one

https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/firebee-ar-parka

https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/ceres-sv-parka

https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/fission-sv-jacket


what would you guys recommend given those options?

[see.lai]

I bought a Fisson SL last year.
You still have to wear like a hoodie underneath during -10.. maybe a bit more.

Overall, I like it as a jacket though. Would like something a bit warmer. But I'm fine with layering

[twitchyzero]

already have my share of technical outerwear (fleece/goretex/down)

where should I look for a pea-coat that's got a nice cut and fair on the wallet?

[Mr.HappySilp]

already have my share of technical outerwear (fleece/goretex/down)

where should I look for a pea-coat that's got a nice cut and fair on the wallet?

Uniqlo! I went over the weekends. Price are decent and quality are not bad. You can always wait for banana republic when they go on sale.

[GabAlmighty]

Just got a Canada Goose Chilliwack Bomber for up here

[Hehe]

I've been rolling with Moncler Rodin... goes with every pant I own and warm as fuck.

Almost 3 years I think... got it on sale for about 800... worth every penny.

[lowda9]

Uniqlo! I went over the weekends. Price are decent and quality are not bad. You can always wait for banana republic when they go on sale.

Havent gone to metrotown uniqlo yet but I shopped at one in hong kong for the 1st time last year and that store is amazing. minimalist but on trend clothing for affordable price. I'm so glad we have uniqlo here now.

[unit]

i have an Atom LT as well as an SL, and a Beta SL. wanted to get something this year to wear as a switch off to a Canada Goose chilliwack bomber, but am a bit torn between either the Firebee AR or the Ceres SV.. anybody have either that can give some thoughts? With my Goose I can go out in around -10 with just it and a tshirt, looking for the same weight of jacket, in a bit smaller of a profile. looked at the Fission SV too, but that isn't down fill so having my doubts about that one

https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/firebee-ar-parka

https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/ceres-sv-parka

https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/fission-sv-jacket


what would you guys recommend given those options?

you already have a shell, why not just get a down jacket to wear under it? you don't need a different jacket for every conceivable situation, just buy versatile pieces that you can put together.

[Mr.HappySilp]

What ever jacket you buy please make sure it is for the right weather. i see so man Asian wearing CG or arcteryx that is clearly meant to be use in colder weathers (up in the North -20 degree) Is just silly seeing people wearing them in the mall just to show off the brand lol.

[Euro7r]

What ever jacket you buy please make sure it is for the right weather. i see so man Asian wearing CG or arcteryx that is clearly meant to be use in colder weathers (up in the North -20 degree) Is just silly seeing people wearing them in the mall just to show off the brand lol.

What? Maybe they feel "cold" and want to wear warm clothing.

I go out in the winter wearing shorts, do I need to come ask for your approval? :troll:

[- kT]

you already have a shell, why not just get a down jacket to wear under it? you don't need a different jacket for every conceivable situation, just buy versatile pieces that you can put together.

that's kinda what I'm asking. i want something with almost as much insulating warmth as my canada goose jacket without the bulk, to fit under a shell

What ever jacket you buy please make sure it is for the right weather. i see so man Asian wearing CG or arcteryx that is clearly meant to be use in colder weathers (up in the North -20 degree) Is just silly seeing people wearing them in the mall just to show off the brand lol.

lol straight stereotyping? I could wear a down jacket now at night and wouldn't be overly warm. kinda strange that you assume everyone's definition of cold is the same?

[twitchyzero]

glad i wasn't the one who said it

it is comical when CG fur-parkas are worn in Vancouver & Victoria and it's not anywhere near freezing

no different than when I used to see North Face bombers out on a balmy late spring day

[MSREE]

Just here to say I am truly astounded at the amount of dough you guys have spent on your jackets :ahwow:

My favorite winter parka is George and I got it for $6 brand new lol.

[Mr.Money]

i paid 200 for a white nike winter jacket and a $60 gap winter jacket was worlds warmer when weather hit 20- :fuckthatshit:

Atom LT would be perfect for vancity weather...i'd wear a shell if it was windy & rainy as hell tho.

[6o4__boi]

winter jackets are for peasants who take transit

[unit]

Just here to say I am truly astounded at the amount of dough you guys have spent on your jackets :ahwow:

I never pay full price for any outdoor stuff. i have pro deals at arcteryx and other places so most i pay is half.

i paid 200 for a white nike winter jacket and a $60 gap winter jacket was worlds warmer when weather hit 20- :fuckthatshit:

Atom LT would be perfect for vancity weather...i'd wear a shell if it was windy & rainy as hell tho.

it's my go to jacket for sure but if you wanna be warm when its -10 then even with a shell it doesn't quite cut it. for the other 90% of fall/winter/spring it's a nice piece.

winter jackets are for peasants who take transit

or you know, for people who leave their basements and go outside once in a while.

[MSREE]

I never pay full price for any outdoor stuff. i have pro deals at arcteryx and other places so most i pay is half.


Yeah I find it hard to spend the $ full price on athletic wear and outdoor stuff. I only started wearing real jackets within the last few years. I layer like crazy all year round since my blood runs cold. the most I've spent on a jacket is a Calvin Klein parka for $120 from Winners lol. I thought that was a lot but reading this thread just made my jaw drop lol

[twitchyzero]

that's fine for getting around in the city
if you ever have to trek 18 miles in heavy downpour, you'll be glad to be gore-tex'd head to toe FeelsGoodMan

[hamsup]

if anyone is interested.. im selling a nobis jacket size large in almost new condition.... PM me or search for nobis on craigslist ! :D

[unit]

Yeah I find it hard to spend the $ full price on athletic wear and outdoor stuff. I only started wearing real jackets within the last few years. I layer like crazy all year round since my blood runs cold. the most I've spent on a jacket is a Calvin Klein parka for $120 from Winners lol. I thought that was a lot but reading this thread just made my jaw drop lol

for walking around the city you don't need a $700 shell, even a $100 cheap north face one will do. sure it won't last 10 years, it will probably delaminate before then, but TNF has a lifetime warranty anyway. a step up from that is going to MEC and buying whatever waterproof shell they have under their own brand. still plenty good enough for commuting around the city. those w/ $700 arctery'x shells who wonder why the hood is so big and pockets are so high are the ones who just go for the most expensive stuff without knowing what it's for. i see too many showoffs wearing these.

[GabAlmighty]

There is absolutely no NEED for an expensive jacket in Vancouver/Lower Mainland, it's just people who want to spent money on expensive things so people know they can afford it.

lol straight stereotyping? I could wear a down jacket now at night and wouldn't be overly warm. kinda strange that you assume everyone's definition of cold is the same?

A Canada Goose isn't just any old "down jacket" haha.

[Kilinim]

Although we might not need a $250+ CG or Arc'teryx jacket since we don't get a whole lot of harsh winter weather, is the idea of spending this much valuable due to the general longevity/warranty these high end jackets offer?

[unit]

the cheapest NF jacket has a lifetime warranty. i bought my old one at an outlet like 15 years ago. granted it did delaminate after about 7 years, and at the time i didn't think to warranty it, but it's definitely good enough for all but standing in the rain for an hour straight. i think at the time i paid like $70USD.

[- kT]

There is absolutely no NEED for an expensive jacket in Vancouver/Lower Mainland, it's just people who want to spent money on expensive things so people know they can afford it.

A Canada Goose isn't just any old "down jacket" haha.

again, stereotyping. if that was the intent, i'd sooner walk into LV and buy a monogram hat, shoes, belt, then stroll into harry rosen and pull the most expensive mackage jacket i could find off the shelf. granted, yes, half the people strolling through the mall in mid november rocking a Canada Goose bomber is wearing it purely for show. but for you to assume that the only reason people pay for a good down jacket is simply to show they have money.. give your head a shake. that's like saying people only buy Ferrari's for the same reason? is there a NEED for a Ferrari?

let me reiterate - everyone's definition of cold is not the same. I was born in Sask, spent a big chunk of my childhood in Calgary, before moving here - so actual harsh winters were very much the norm for most of my childhood in otherwords. today, I wore a beater, an underarmour thermal, my dress shirt + tie, as well as the "winter" jacket supplied by work (fleece lined), as well as thermal underwear underneath my dress pants. today, on october 13th. didn't sweat, was a rather good temperature all day actually. are you going to continue to tell me that i'm only wearing my Goose jacket at this time of year for show?

for the record, i have yet to pull it out of the closet, but there are nights sitting on the patio that i've been tempted to. by november it'll be out, that i can almost guarantee

[dlo]

again, stereotyping. if that was the intent, i'd sooner walk into LV and buy a monogram hat, shoes, belt, then stroll into harry rosen and pull the most expensive mackage jacket i could find off the shelf. granted, yes, half the people strolling through the mall in mid november rocking a Canada Goose bomber is wearing it purely for show. but for you to assume that the only reason people pay for a good down jacket is simply to show they have money.. give your head a shake. that's like saying people only buy Ferrari's for the same reason? is there a NEED for a Ferrari?

let me reiterate - everyone's definition of cold is not the same. I was born in Sask, spent a big chunk of my childhood in Calgary, before moving here - so actual harsh winters were very much the norm for most of my childhood in otherwords. today, I wore a beater, an underarmour thermal, my dress shirt + tie, as well as the "winter" jacket supplied by work (fleece lined), as well as thermal underwear underneath my dress pants. today, on october 13th. didn't sweat, was a rather good temperature all day actually. are you going to continue to tell me that i'm only wearing my Goose jacket at this time of year for show?

for the record, i have yet to pull it out of the closet, but there are nights sitting on the patio that i've been tempted to. by november it'll be out, that i can almost guarantee

brb grabbin my moncler to look ballin rather than because im cold.. :badpokerface:

[Mr.Money]

for walking around the city you don't need a $700 shell, even a $100 cheap north face one will do. sure it won't last 10 years, it will probably delaminate before then, but TNF has a lifetime warranty anyway. a step up from that is going to MEC and buying whatever waterproof shell they have under their own brand. still plenty good enough for commuting around the city. those w/ $700 arctery'x shells who wonder why the hood is so big and pockets are so high are the ones who just go for the most expensive stuff without knowing what it's for. i see too many showoffs wearing these.


dont judge me,i work outdoors and its duel use,ALPHA FL has kept me warm in the worst of winds and is breathable without sweating my balls off when you really get moving,who even knows if those ones you named are like sauna suits...even the pants are breathable hauling ass
https://i.imgur.com/hgVUwKL.jpg

[GabAlmighty]

again, stereotyping. if that was the intent, i'd sooner walk into LV and buy a monogram hat, shoes, belt, then stroll into harry rosen and pull the most expensive mackage jacket i could find off the shelf. granted, yes, half the people strolling through the mall in mid november rocking a Canada Goose bomber is wearing it purely for show. but for you to assume that the only reason people pay for a good down jacket is simply to show they have money.. give your head a shake. that's like saying people only buy Ferrari's for the same reason? is there a NEED for a Ferrari?

let me reiterate - everyone's definition of cold is not the same. I was born in Sask, spent a big chunk of my childhood in Calgary, before moving here - so actual harsh winters were very much the norm for most of my childhood in otherwords. today, I wore a beater, an underarmour thermal, my dress shirt + tie, as well as the "winter" jacket supplied by work (fleece lined), as well as thermal underwear underneath my dress pants. today, on october 13th. didn't sweat, was a rather good temperature all day actually. are you going to continue to tell me that i'm only wearing my Goose jacket at this time of year for show?

for the record, i have yet to pull it out of the closet, but there are nights sitting on the patio that i've been tempted to. by november it'll be out, that i can almost guarantee

100% I'm stereotyping, they exist for a reason haha. Will there always be those to prove the stereotypes wrong, yes. For what it's worth i'm agreeing with you. I should've said that "most" people who wear a CG in Van are doing it for show.

[unit]

actually the alpha fl is a pretty nice choice. if you wore an alpha sv to get from your car to the office then you would get judged a little :P

nothing wrong with wanting nice things I'm just saying that some people think they need to spend top dollar to stay warm or dry.

[Lomac]

for walking around the city you don't need a $700 shell, even a $100 cheap north face one will do. sure it won't last 10 years, it will probably delaminate before then, but TNF has a lifetime warranty anyway. a step up from that is going to MEC and buying whatever waterproof shell they have under their own brand. still plenty good enough for commuting around the city. those w/ $700 arctery'x shells who wonder why the hood is so big and pockets are so high are the ones who just go for the most expensive stuff without knowing what it's for. i see too many showoffs wearing these.

Meh. I have both a Beta AR and Beta SL soft shell jacket, usually mated with a Cerium LT as an inner layer during winter. Yes, a North Face shell can be had for cheaper and also has a lifetime warranty like Arcteryx. However, I bought them for Interior BC winter living and wanted something lightweight and breathable, but still warm enough for boarding on the mountains and for shoveling the snow from my driveway and nothing I could find by most companies really met what I wanted. I've also had to warranty two of my jackets this year (one due to delamination on a cuff, which they simply outright replaced with a new variation... and the other was due to a broken zipper after i got it caught in a door jam... they repaired it, no questions asked even though it was obviously impact damage lol.) I like that their shop is local so there's less wait time due to shipping for repair work. That, and I like supporting local companies.

But I do have to kinda agree. Those who buy one of those jackets simply to walk in the rain between their house and car is a little extreme.

[Lomac]

or you know, for people who leave their basements and go outside once in a while.

:rofl:

So true

[dapperfied]

Here I am rocking my Superdry jacket for my commute to work :whistle:

[FN-2199]

I picked up a North Face McMurdo parka from Sporting life for $279 over the weekend.

Not as ridiculously priced as North Face or Canada Goose, but according to Outdoor Gear Lab (https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/reviews/clothing-mens/winter-jacket/the-north-face-mcmurdo-parka-iii), it's fantastic value for the money.

[Tone Loc]

I got by for the last 3-4 winters in a North Face bomber that I got for $150 from Sporting Life (no, it wasn't one of the Chengman "Heatscore 700" jackets lol).

However, I'm moving to Toronto for work and had to pony up for an Arcteryx jacket... the Cold WX SV to be exact. I went for a ~5km walk wearing it the other day and was literally soaked in sweat. Keep in mind I only had a t-shirt underneath and unzipped it about halfway through. Those jackets insulate like nothing else I've ever worn before, granted prior to this coat, I've never spent more than $150 on winter wear. Assuming Canada Goose has the same level of insulation, how everybody wears them in Vancouver for daily use without dying of heatstroke is beyond me...

[Verdasco]

I picked up a North Face McMurdo parka from Sporting life for $279 over the weekend.

Not as ridiculously priced as North Face or Canada Goose, but according to Outdoor Gear Lab (https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/reviews/clothing-mens/winter-jacket/the-north-face-mcmurdo-parka-iii), it's fantastic value for the money.

how is it that cheap when its over $350+ on their website? :okay:

[twitchyzero]

speaking of sporting life...they gave me a $20 card
902928930095 pin 152137

[Mr.HappySilp]

Just got a Helly Hansen Men's Svalbard Insulated Parka is on sale at sportscheck $209.
https://www.sportchek.ca/categories/men/apparel/jackets-coats-vests/winter-jackets/parkas/product/helly-hansen-mens-svalbard-insulated-parka-332344252.html#332344252%5Bcolor%5D=30

I actually find the same jacket on Helly Hansen website for $350.

[PJ]

i have an Atom LT as well as an SL, and a Beta SL. wanted to get something this year to wear as a switch off to a Canada Goose chilliwack bomber, but am a bit torn between either the Firebee AR or the Ceres SV.. anybody have either that can give some thoughts? With my Goose I can go out in around -10 with just it and a tshirt, looking for the same weight of jacket, in a bit smaller of a profile. looked at the Fission SV too, but that isn't down fill so having my doubts about that one

https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/firebee-ar-parka

https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/ceres-sv-parka

https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/fission-sv-jacket


what would you guys recommend given those options?

Ultra late reply (actually first time logging onto RS in like a year lol)

One of my friends works at Arcteryx, and I was a marketing advisor there. If you’re still wondering, the Firebee and Ceres are ridiculously overkill. I guess that depends on what you’re using it for. They actually have warnings not to wear them snowboarding or anything, because you will overheat. The Ceres is one of the warmest jackets on the market. They’re not meant for everyday wear. I wore it in the store for just a few minutes and I started sweating with only a t-shirt underneath.

The Fission is more all-around.

I just picked up a Thorium to add to my collection as well.

[roastpuff]

Ultra late reply (actually first time logging onto RS in like a year lol)

One of my friends works at Arcteryx, and I was a marketing advisor there. If you’re still wondering, the Firebee and Ceres are ridiculously overkill. I guess that depends on what you’re using it for. They actually have warnings not to wear them snowboarding or anything, because you will overheat. The Ceres is one of the warmest jackets on the market. They’re not meant for everyday wear. I wore it in the store for just a few minutes and I started sweating with only a t-shirt underneath.

The Fission is more all-around.

I just picked up a Thorium to add to my collection as well.

I picked up an Alpha AR to ski with/use as a shell in summer.

What do you recommend for layering underneath for winter?

[guurl]

If you're on a budget, my bf and I have an everyday winter jacket from eddie bauer for only $120. keeps you warm up to -15 degrees. I believe it's 700 down. Keeps me warm no matter where i go. It's discounted at the mills since it's an outlet. Best investment i've made. Almost feels like one of my arcteryx jackets.

Men's Ignitelite Reversible Hooded Jacket | Eddie Bauer (http://www.eddiebauer.com/product/mens-ignitelite-reversible-hooded-jacket/38832287?showProducts=&color=044&sizetype=&size=)

Mine has white zipper lining.

for special occasions and when im travelling out east i wear mackage/moncler

[PJ]

I picked up an Alpha AR to ski with/use as a shell in summer.

What do you recommend for layering underneath for winter?

Depends on what type of activities you’ll mostly use it for, but just for your daily winter wear around town, probably a Cerium LT or SL (if you’re only considering Arcteryx). The SL seems expensive for what it is, but I love mine. It’s weightless, and from October until now I’ve just been wearing a t-shirt or long sleeve underneath. If I throw a light hoodie on under, I can probably get through Vancouver winters... if I didn’t already have a whole collection of gear lol

But having said that, any high rated down jacket under a shell will do for most Vancouver winters. I also have a cheaper $160 down jacket from Mountain Warehouse that’s just as warm as my $400 Arcteryx Cerium SL. The Mountain Warehouse one just weighs 10x more (probably literally... I should weigh them)

I don’t recommend down for snowboarding because it gets way too warm. And moisture (snow, sweat) is down’s worst enemy. For snowboarding, snowshoeing, etc, I usually wear my Atom Lt or Atom AR underneath a shell and I’m good.

[roastpuff]

Depends on what type of activities you’ll mostly use it for, but just for your daily winter wear around town, probably a Cerium LT or SL (if you’re only considering Arcteryx). The SL seems expensive for what it is, but I love mine. It’s weightless, and from October until now I’ve just been wearing a t-shirt or long sleeve underneath. If I throw a light hoodie on under, I can probably get through Vancouver winters... if I didn’t already have a whole collection of gear lol

But having said that, any high rated down jacket under a shell will do for most Vancouver winters. I also have a cheaper $160 down jacket from Mountain Warehouse that’s just as warm as my $400 Arcteryx Cerium SL. The Mountain Warehouse one just weighs 10x more (probably literally... I should weigh them)

I don’t recommend down for snowboarding because it gets way too warm. And moisture (snow, sweat) is down’s worst enemy. For snowboarding, snowshoeing, etc, I usually wear my Atom Lt or Atom AR underneath a shell and I’m good.
Not really looking for around town use, I have a couple of other insulated jackets (Helly Hansen, Mountain Hardwear) that I use for general purposes. Looking to use this for more outdoors activities, such as hiking, snow shoeing, skiing, and camping. I figure a synthetic fill such as an Atom LT or AR would be my best bet, but was wondering if there were other alternatives I could look at that might be cheaper.

[PJ]

Not really looking for around town use, I have a couple of other insulated jackets (Helly Hansen, Mountain Hardwear) that I use for general purposes. Looking to use this for more outdoors activities, such as hiking, snow shoeing, skiing, and camping. I figure a synthetic fill such as an Atom LT or AR would be my best bet, but was wondering if there were other alternatives I could look at that might be cheaper.

The Arcteryx Atoms are their top selling jackets, probably because there’s nothing else in the tech wear market that’s quite like it. They kind of fit perfectly in this tiny little section of “not too light, not too heavy, warmer than a hoodie but lighter, not as bulky as a jacket, can still get wet unlike down”.

If you’re not picky about color, keep an eye out on Altitude Sports and Live Out There. They have good deals especially around Boxing Day with leftover stock. Lucky for me, I personally like the fun crazy colours. Getting bored of black lol

MEC, Mountain Warehouse, and Columbia probably have cheaper similar alternatives, but I’m not too familiar with them. (... because I worked with Arc and know people there.. not because I’m a brand whore.)

[roastpuff]

The Arcteryx Atoms are their top selling jackets, probably because there’s nothing else in the tech wear market that’s quite like it. They kind of fit perfectly in this tiny little section of “not too light, not too heavy, warmer than a hoodie but lighter, not as bulky as a jacket, can still get wet unlike down”.

If you’re not picky about color, keep an eye out on Altitude Sports and Live Out There. They have good deals especially around Boxing Day with leftover stock. Lucky for me, I personally like the fun crazy colours. Getting bored of black lol

MEC, Mountain Warehouse, and Columbia probably have cheaper similar alternatives, but I’m not too familiar with them. (... because I worked with Arc and know people there.. not because I’m a brand whore.)

I'm definitely not picky about colour, I ordered this https://www.sportinglife.ca/p/24694614/mens-gore-tex-alpha-ar-jacket in the Blaze Orange :P Not looking to hide out in the woods, I think a bright colour is better in case you need to be spotted!

https://www.sportinglife.ca/p/24540890/mens-falketind-primaloft-60-jacket What do you think of this Norrona jacket? It seems to be a good value.

[PJ]

I'm definitely not picky about colour, I ordered this https://www.sportinglife.ca/p/24694614/mens-gore-tex-alpha-ar-jacket in the Blaze Orange :P Not looking to hide out in the woods, I think a bright colour is better in case you need to be spotted!

https://www.sportinglife.ca/p/24540890/mens-falketind-primaloft-60-jacket What do you think of this Norrona jacket? It seems to be a good value.

Damn, that’s a killer deal on the Alpha. Great buy!

I don’t really know much about Norrona to be honest. For that price I’d personally rather check out Columbia or Mec or Mountain Warehouse. Also their claim of it being “windproof” irks me, as nothing that light can really be windproof unless it’s goretex or something. But again, I don’t know that brand well and can’t really speak for it

Edit: it’s probably not a bad choice if you’re wearing it under a shell. Also check out North Face Thermoballs. You can catch them on sale for around the same price

[roastpuff]

Damn, that’s a killer deal on the Alpha. Great buy!

I don’t really know much about Norrona to be honest. For that price I’d personally rather check out Columbia or Mec or Mountain Warehouse. Also their claim of it being “windproof” irks me, as nothing that light can really be windproof unless it’s goretex or something. But again, I don’t know that brand well and can’t really speak for it

Edit: it’s probably not a bad choice if you’re wearing it under a shell. Also check out North Face Thermoballs. You can catch them on sale for around the same price

I'm going to keep an eye out for the Thermoball jackets as they seem very interesting in design and material, but I just realized that Eddie Bauer makes some nice stuff as well - and often they have a 50% discount code running around.

Men's Ignitelite Reversible Jacket | Eddie Bauer (http://www.eddiebauer.ca/product/mens-ignitelite-reversible-jacket/38832176?showProducts=111&sizetype=&size=) this has a 40% discount currently.

https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5052-227/Northern-Lite-Jacket this is also looking pretty good as a deal from MEC. Though 100g insulation seems to be too warm, perhaps.

[PJ]

I'm going to keep an eye out for the Thermoball jackets as they seem very interesting in design and material, but I just realized that Eddie Bauer makes some nice stuff as well - and often they have a 50% discount code running around.

Men's Ignitelite Reversible Jacket | Eddie Bauer (http://www.eddiebauer.ca/product/mens-ignitelite-reversible-jacket/38832176?showProducts=111&sizetype=&size=) this has a 40% discount currently.

https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5052-227/Northern-Lite-Jacket this is also looking pretty good as a deal from MEC. Though 100g insulation seems to be too warm, perhaps.

Oh yeah Eddie Bauer stuff is great. After all, they were the ones who invented the down jacket!

The only reason I stuck with Arcteryx (other than the fact that I worked with them and got discounts), is that for other jackets of comparable quality, it’s not a huge price difference, especially with their lifetime warranty.

That jacket you posted actually looks like a great deal with 40% off. I might actually pick up a few things with that discount for Christmas gifts. Thanks for that!

[twitchyzero]

recently side-graded from my nighthawk blue arctyerx shell to the matador colour simply for visibility

I can ride at night without having to bring a visbility jacket/vest, and heaven forbid if SAR ever needs to find me in the bushes

when I did glacier-trekking in argentina... inside the shell I wore a Patagonia down vest with a fleece...worked pretty well

sorry i'm a brand whore through-and-through ahha

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/25289441_10159757070025437_8183283200772293887_n.j pg?oh=eb47a1aef890e7d8d52af2be7d9e8884&oe=5AD5DA5D

[PJ]

recently side-graded from my nighthawk blue arctyerx shell to the matador colour simply for visibility

I can ride at night without having to bring a visbility jacket/vest, and heaven forbid if SAR ever needs to find me in the bushes

when I did glacier-trekking in argentina... inside the shell I wore a Patagonia down vest with a fleece...worked pretty well

sorry i'm a brand whore through-and-through ahha


Bro. Your matador can't step to my madras. :lawl: :alonehappy:

https://images.arcteryx.com/F17/1350x1710/Beta-SL-Hybrid-Jacket-Madras.jpg

jk this color wasn't my first choice but I got it for next to nothing. Also. Fashion points don't apply when you're playing outside :nyan:

[Phozy]

Ill give my opinion on the Atom LT.

When I want something easy, comfortable, packable, and versatile, I grab my Atom LT. I'm well into my 3rd year of wearing this jacket, doesn't look like it will be falling apart anytime soon. Works 10/12 months here in Vancouver as your go to jacket. On the mountains Ill use it as a layering piece.

I'm looking to get a hoodless Cerium LT as my next purchase.

[twitchyzero]

may have said this already but Atom LT isn't warm enough for me in Vancouver during winter

the breathable sides loses too much heat...but obvs great when you're moving about

for just getting around town in the jan-mar stretch I prefer the marmot isotherm hoody...imo it's uglier than the atom lt though

[PJ]

may have said this already but Atom LT isn't warm enough for me in Vancouver during winter

the breathable sides loses too much heat...but obvs great when you're moving about

for just getting around town in the jan-mar stretch I prefer the marmot isotherm hoody...imo it's uglier than the atom lt though

yeah the LT needs another layer because of the sides. I have the AR as well, and the AR does fine. For the worst of winters, I layer my LT with my Cerium SL and it's almost too warm.

[vancitylove]

Agree with the above posters about the lt not being warm enough for Vancouver winters. I've had it for about 3 weeks now and find it not warm or wind proof enough.
Granted the first week I had it we had a wind storm. And lasts weeks fog made it feel extra cold when walking outside. But each time I had to switch back to my Costco down sweater and it performed better then then lt.

I'd probably get the cerium if I could do it again

[Lomac]

To be fair, the Atom LT isn't really designed to be used by itself unless you're layering your tops.

[roastpuff]

Ended up getting the MEC Uplink jacket (https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5026-941/Uplink-Jacket) for $109 - Primaloft Gold 40g/sqm, so a bit lighter than the Northern Lite one I posted earlier (100g/sqm! way too hot), but it is very nice, soft feel, thin and slim-fitting. I am naturally warmer, so I think underneath the Alpha AR shell this will be just fine.

Will use it out skiing and report back.

[- kT]

To be fair, the Atom LT isn't really designed to be used by itself unless you're layering your tops.

this, the atom LT isn't nor shouldn't be considered anywhere near a winter jacket. it's a layering item in the winter at best. in the summer and fall though it's perfect with just a tshirt under but you'd definitely need a few more layers to be warm in the winter

[bcrdukes]

Which one of you here is named Paul and wears a yellow Arc'teryx jacket?

https://www.straight.com/isawyou/1712/you-paul-cyclest-yellow-arcteryx-asian

[blee123]

what do you guys think of the brand "peak performance" ?

I see some nice jackets they have

[Mr.Money]

To be fair, the Atom LT isn't really designed to be used by itself unless you're layering your tops.

if you're speed walking its one of my favorites for not burning up & sweating...but yeah its not very great for windy days,those sides are just crazy breathable in high winds

if on a tight budget,the Gap Down puffer jackets on sale selling for 50 dollar's are quite warm,but not breathable at all compared to these other higher end winter jackets once you get moving..

[zetazeta]

Another vouch for the Atom LT hoody. I bought one for myself, one for my mom and one for a coworker when I had a 60% off coupon a few months back. Been my favourite jacket thus far, and I'm still wearing it in this weather right now. Add a scarf and a pair of gloves and I haven't felt the need a thicker jacket. It's the perfect jacket for Vancouver where it gets cold but not quite cold enough to need something warmer. Works great most of the year as other users have stated. I also bought a goretex shell for the rainy days or for layering on top if needed.

[blee123]

anyone own any "peak performace" stuff ?

I saw a light jacket at Winners but it was very pricy like $249.99 and the people working there says its a high end outdoor brand

[Teriyaki]

Very expensive stuff, browsed some of their jackets and wares in Sweden. Stylish, and work appropriate, but man their prices were Canada goose level if not higher.

[blee123]

Very expensive stuff, browsed some of their jackets and wares in Sweden. Stylish, and work appropriate, but man their prices were Canada goose level if not higher.

yes indeed but I can tell the quality is very good when I tried it on.

a very light jacket at winners cost $249 at winners, not sure who is going to buy that at winners...maybe if they sold it at atmosphere, It would have been sold

[Neoxphuse]

I bought the Atom LT last year. My goto jacket for most of Vancouver's weather. Around the 5-12 C range. It looks nice, and layers well as well. I have the SL, for those early summer/spring mornings hikes/runs. So far, these are great purchases.

Looking for the Cerium LT as the Atom LT is not really good for anything lower than 5 C. I tried it in the store, but was pretty much hot in a couple minutes.

Anyone could hook me up with a deal on this?

[racerman88]

Looking for suggestions for a nice warm and waterproof jacket to get for my mother. Warmth is the more important feature.


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[roastpuff]

Looking for suggestions for a nice warm and waterproof jacket to get for my mother. Warmth is the more important feature.


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Canada Goose. :troll:

In other news, FML I am so pissed off. :okay: Brushed up against a dirty/greasy fence taking a shortcut to work and this stain happened. I've only had this jacket for a few weeks.

Water + cloth isn't doing anything. May try Nikwax Tech Wash next but I don't want to wash my jacket just yet because I'm scared of screwing up the DWR. :QQ:

[racerman88]

Thanks


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[twitchyzero]

the lightest dab of isopropyl will take care of that if you run out of options

and you know that DWR is re-applicable right?

[roastpuff]

the lightest dab of isopropyl will take care of that if you run out of options

and you know that DWR is re-applicable right?

Yes but I thought it's saying that factory DWR is better than any of the wash-in or spray-on ones.

Just feels bad man. :okay:

[DragonChi]

Yeah, I would tape around the area that needs to be cleaned. That way you know where to reapply DWR, and spot clean with detergent.

Reapply DWR with the application spray and a hair dryer.

[unit]

I haven't owned one but I've seen a number of people wearing EB lately and for the price I think it's a totally underrated option

If you're on a budget, my bf and I have an everyday winter jacket from eddie bauer for only $120. keeps you warm up to -15 degrees. I believe it's 700 down. Keeps me warm no matter where i go. It's discounted at the mills since it's an outlet. Best investment i've made. Almost feels like one of my arcteryx jackets.

Men's Ignitelite Reversible Hooded Jacket | Eddie Bauer (http://www.eddiebauer.com/product/mens-ignitelite-reversible-hooded-jacket/38832287?showProducts=&color=044&sizetype=&size=)

Mine has white zipper lining.

for special occasions and when im travelling out east i wear mackage/moncler

[iwantaskyline]

Anyone here own an Arcteryx SL Beta Hybrid? Thinking about getting one for snowboarding shell and daily rain wear...

https://www.atmosphere.ca/product/332226504.html

[Kilinim]

Anyone here own an Arcteryx SL Beta Hybrid? Thinking about getting one for snowboarding shell and daily rain wear...

https://www.atmosphere.ca/product/332226504.html

I have one. Perfect for our rainy days. Lightweight, breathable, and very versatile.

[iwantaskyline]

I have one. Perfect for our rainy days. Lightweight, breathable, and very versatile.

Would you say its good for boarding as well? With a mid layer underneath of course.

[Kilinim]

Would you say its good for boarding as well? With a mid layer underneath of course.

I don't snowboard, so not too sure. With proper layering, it should be good.

[unit]

for boarding i like jackets with a powder skirt. of course it'll work fine but if it's primarily for boarding i don't think it's the best choice. $500 is cheap for arc'teryx but you can find a more fully featured jacket from another brand for that price.

just got an ames jacket. i had a sidewinter sv from like 8 years ago that started to delaminate so they gave me credit. figured since i rarely if ever board anymore, a city jacket would be a good choice. happy with it.

[roastpuff]

Would you say its good for boarding as well? With a mid layer underneath of course.

Here's an Arc'teryx Sabre jacket for $489 (less than Beta SL price) which is skiing/boarding optimized including powder skirt. Still good around town too.

https://www.atmosphere.ca/categories/men/jackets-vests-pants/mens-rain-shell-jackets/product/arcteryx-mens-sabre-gore-tex-shell-jacket-oak-barrel-brown-332150745.html

[lowda9]

Black diamond makes nice jackets. Really good warranty too. I bought a shell for snowboarding in 2014 and this season the dwr was gone. I contacted their warranty department and they credited me 350 usd e-gift card to use on their website. I'll probably be using it to get the mission shell at the end of the season.
https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_CA/mens-jackets-shells/mission-ski-shell-APXC84_cfg.html

[6793026]

^ most of the top tier places does really good lifetime warranty

[Mr.HappySilp]

Been using The North Face Alpen Blitz Triclimate Jacket Mens with a sweater. The jacket is really warm!!! A little trick I do is I hang my jacket in the laundry room where the heating system is. So when I wear it in the morning it is already warm.

Got MEN'S THERMOBALL SNOW TRICLIMATE to replace my North Face Alpen Blitz Triclimate. Nothing wrong Alpen Blitz Triclimate still good just give it to my dad since he complains his current jacket's pocket isn't deep enough.

Was thinking MEN'S MOUNTAIN LIGHT TRICLIMATE JACKET but some people complains is not as warm. Also the Thermoball snow Triclimate looks nicer and sharper.

[GabAlmighty]

My CG kept me nice and toasty walking the pups out on the lakes at -40. Glad I got the bomber jacket and not the full length expedition ones.

[Hehe]

Just copped.

https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/ColumbiaSportswear2/20503_C_U_SW_ProductJacketNOArrow_V2?$aem_png$&scl=1

[GabAlmighty]

That's pretty damn cool!

[CivicBlues]

Just copped.

https://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/ColumbiaSportswear2/20503_C_U_SW_ProductJacketNOArrow_V2?$aem_png$&scl=1

Are you spending the winter on Ice Planet Hoth? Cause this looks like overkill for Vancouver.

[Energy]

Recently discovered Arcteryx Veilance. Got the Mionn IS and Node down jacket and love them. I especially like that there's no logos or anything flashy - just simple, clean and very functional.

[Hehe]

Are you spending the winter on Ice Planet Hoth? Cause this looks like overkill for Vancouver.

It's more of an impulse than any practical reason to buy it. I asked myself like 100x before clicking the "submit" button. I mean... for that price, it better be made of Tauntaun skin or sth. :fuckthatshit:

Just felt that it's one of those things that I won't pay the stupid markup scalpers are charging on fleebay but I'd always wish I had it. So I just said... fuck it... :lawl: