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Lightweight Winter Down Parka Reviews and State of the Market Report

Dec 5, 2018 by Max Neale

This article features lightweight down parkas (usually, full-zip jackets with hoods, a longer hem, and box-baffled construction) appropriate for winter backpacking, snowshoeing, backcountry skiing, mountaineering, and other cold-temperature activities.

arc'teryx, crux, down insulation, feathered friends, Goosefeet Gear, insulated clothing, jackets, montbell, mountain equipment, mountain hardwear, Nunatak, Patagonia, PhD, Rab, Western Mountaineering, winter backpacking

Arc’teryx Zeta FL Jacket Review & Zeta SL Pant Review

Nov 26, 2018 by Ryan Jordan

The Arc’teryx Zeta FL Jacket is a Gore-tex Paclite Plus rain jacket that features a trim fit and hip length. It has articulated tailoring in the hood and arms, a full-length water-resistant zipper, two handwarmer pockets with water-resistant zippers, elastic hem and wrist cuffs, and an adjustable hood aperture.

arc'teryx, rain gear, rain jacket, rain pants

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Synthetic Insulated Jacket Review & State of the Market Report

Mar 26, 2018 by Max Neale

This comprehensive State of the Market Report presents more than a dozen synthetic insulated jacket reviews and performance comparison to evaluate their durability, warmth, weather resistance, breathability, and features.

arc'teryx, black diamond, jackets, LL Bean, Montane, montbell, Nunatak, Patagonia, Rab, synthetic insulation

Arcteryx Nuclei FL Jacket Review

Mar 18, 2018 by Max Neale

Arcteryx Nuclei FL Jacket Review: one of the best lightweight windproof synthetic insulated jackets on the planet. It weighs a mere 9.9 ounces.

arc'teryx, insulating clothing, jackets, synthetic

Arc’teryx Nuclei AR Review

Mar 18, 2018 by Max Neale

Our Arcteryx Nuclei AR Review found that this jacket has impressive water resistance and, thus, is the best belay jacket for alpinists.

arc'teryx, insulating clothing, jackets, synthetic

Arcteryx Proton LT Hoody Review

Mar 11, 2018 by Max Neale

Our Arcteryx Proton LT Hoody Review found that the Proton LT’s durability, features, and warmth make it an ideal winter activewear choice.

arc'teryx, insulating clothing, synthetic

LLBean Packaway Review (Primaloft Hooded Jacket)

Mar 11, 2018 by Max Neale

This LLBean Primaloft Packaway Hooded Review concludes that this jacket offers excellent performance for a very good price.

arc'teryx, insulating clothing, synthetic

Arc’teryx Kappa Hoody Review

Mar 6, 2018 by Max Neale

This Arc’teryx Kappa Hoody Review features a jacket with high levels of durability and inclement weather resistance, but a mediocre warmth:weight ratio.

arc'teryx, insulating clothing

2017 Backpacking Light Staff Picks

Dec 31, 2017 by Ryan Jordan

The Backpacking Light Staff Picks Gear Guide offers what we consider to be our personal recommendations for high-quality, high-performance, lightweight backpacking gear that we’ve actually used this year.

altra, arc'teryx, black diamond, BRS, buff, Butt in a Sling, Fozzils, katadyn, montbell, mountain laurel designs, Nemo Equipment, Nightcore, Northstar Canoes, Nunatak, Osprey, Outdoor Research, Patagonia, Petzl, rei, Ripstop by the Roll, seek outside, Staff Favorites, staff picks, Superior Wilderness Designs, Tech4o, Zelph, zpacks

BackpackingLight.com Breaks From Mold as the Anti-Establishment Authority in Lightweight Backcountry Travel

Jul 17, 2003 by BackpackingLight Magazine

Backpacking Experts Unload the Heavy Gear and Marketing B.S. to Enlighten Outdoor Enthusiasts with Meticulous, Frank, Wilderness-Tested Reviews of Niche Outdoor Gear for Ultralight Hikers

arc'teryx, cloudveil, golite, Marmot, Montane, RBH Designs, ryan jordan, scouting, Washington

Arc’Teryx Alpha Comp

Jul 2, 2003 by the Product Review Staff

Weight: 14.3 oz size M The Alpha Comp softshell/hardshell hybrid is a solid performing alpine hiking/climbing jacket. If you don’t expect to be inundated with rain, this jacket can handle just about anything else the elements can dish out. It is tough, abrasion resistant, and highly wind resistant. The jacket is cut trim for climbing […]

arc'teryx, wind shirts, winter backpacking

Soft Shell Pants

May 1, 2003 by the Product Review Staff

Ibex Alp and Ibex Guide Lite Pants; Arc’Teryx Gamma LT Pant; Sierra Designs Ultra Pants; Cloudveil Rodeo Pants Table of Contents Info & Stats on Pants Overview of Softshell Pants Dynamic Soft Shell Fabrics Other Soft Shell Fabrics General Performance Climbing Performance Comparison Summary Introducing the Mountain’s Best Award Awards Manufacturer Contact Information Info and […]

arc'teryx, cloudveil, ibex, Sierra Designs, wind shirts, winter backpacking

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