new fleece from ArcTeryx, Adahy Hoody

[Lawrence A]

Full zip, 10.9oz. $150, uses their Torrent fabric.

Anyone have one? I’ve been looking for a lightweight hoody with a full zip. Curious if this is as warm an Pata R1

[Mike M]

too bad Arcteryx doesn’t list the fabric weight like Patagonia does, makes comparisons a little easier

the R1 has a listed weight of 12.9 so a couple of ounces heavier- that could be just a function of heavier weight fleece?????

I see the Adahy has double the amount of lycra/elastane- that’s not usually a good sign for warmth (or drying times) with fleece in my experience

[Paul S.]

I agree. Lighter weight and double elastic makes it much less warm and longer dry time, except its thinness might make up for that a little.

Also no grid so no extra air being trapped, so less warm under a shell.

[Shewie]

I nearly pulled the trigger on one last week but the 2017 Mountain Equipment Eclipse looks like it might be a better fabric option, I’m just not sure if I’ll miss the hand warmer pockets though.

[Woubeir (from Europe)]

TORRENT™
84% polyester, 16% elastane / 5.6 oz/yd2, 190 g/m2
Peached face jersey knit textile with brushed surface that is gentle on skin. High stretch properties make it comfortable and pliant. Polygiene® silver salt-based finish keeps garment fresh during repeated use and washings. Excellent durability, breathability and wicking performance.

[Mike M]

that helps :)  slightly lighter fabric on the Adahay- 5.6 oz vs 6.3

for comparison the Patagonia Thermal Weight garments use a 3.8 oz grid fabric, so the Adahy is going to be a lot closer to the R1 than the Thermal Weight

[Lawrence A]

I tend to get pretty hot hiking in the R1, so maybe this will be just enough to keep me warm while still being able to vent as I’m hiking.

[Jeffs Eleven]

The torrent is what they use in the rho lt. Its like really thin powerstretch, which is what the rho ar is. I love my rho lt but i dont see why there would be a hoody of it

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