2015 Arcteryx Nuclei AR

I thought the durability of Coreloft was getting questioned recently. Is anyone doing a long-term compression/unstuffing test on synthetics to see which ones actually loft up again after serious use?

coreloft is fine if you understand the limitations of synthetics …

they are no worse than my primaloft

basically dont compress it that much, and dont wear it sitting around all day with the back against the seat (probably dont want to wear a decently weighted pack against it all day either)

basically compression kills it

;)

That colour is horrid.

Strange how they bumped the torso and
arm insulation and reduced the amount in the hood.

Oh, man, Stephen, we ever get that MI trip together you are in for a rude aesthetic surprise. :) I think it's the 'Azul' of their current line, actually indigo, looks super-purple under fluorescents.

They did the same thing with the Atom SV > AR hood conversion; makes me wonder if the regular Nuclei is going to get modded or get an LT. All the reports I've read said "several new pieces" (including 25 gloves).

Will,

Bright colours might scare the locals ;-)

And here I am, gazing lustfully at the color.

Just for you, Max, I'm changing my profile pic to purple madness tomorrow.

I love bright colours in my outdoor clothing but
don't you know the state colours of Michigan is Camo.

Workbooks are wonderful things.

Nuclei AR (replaces Solo Hoody)
Seam-taped Windstopper
100g Coreloft through body, 40g in hood
Adjustable storm hood
Athletic fit block
16.4oz in M

Nuclei FL (replaces Nuclei)
Arato 10D
80g Coreloft through body, 60g in sleeves/hood/sides
Adjustable hood
Trim fit block
10.9oz in M

Bit pricey

That's the Arcteryx corporate motto.

Oh God it's been an hour and Eric Chan hasn't weighed in with a capitalization-free post suggesting the MEC alternative! SOMEONE GO TO HIS HOUSE AND MAKE SURE HE'S OKAY

;)

i hope they changed the sleeve length. it was about 2 inches too long for most folks. great jacket otherwise.

I have to say I dig the color. Wearing crazy outdoor/hiking gear is one of life's simple pleasures! As for Coreloft, I've been very pleased with my Atom LT hoody and the warmth to weight ratio it offers. The compressibility it has over fleece is also a big plus. I do take care not to over compress it and I'm confident I'll get my money's worth out of the jacket. If I ever needed a warmer synthetic layer I would definitely look into getting a Nuclei.

Re: eric- Short Winter… sows out early. He'll be back.

Also I'd like to add: "poofay"

PS doesn't Mont bell already make these jackets? Thermawrap/ Thermawrap pro?

Wow, 31.5" centre-back length. Sounds awesome for pure warmth. Not great for moving. Love the purple colour.