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Help buying jacket..
    #7847857 - 01/08/08 01:07 PM (16 years, 24 days ago)

Im looking for a lightweight, good fitting, *hightech* + durable goretex (or similar rain shell.)...

Im looking for something that i can wear in the summer as a windbreaker/rain cover and in the winter as a shell. Im also going to be touring around south america for an extended amount of time, and would like this jacket to serve double duty climbing in the ande's and hiking in the amazon...

Arcteryx seems to dominate the field, and i am considering: The arc'teryx BETA AR - http://www.arcteryx.com/Product.aspx?Beta-AR-Jacket

Which can be found for $350 on ebay.

However, im also considering going with the cheaper alternative, the Golite "phantasm" - http://www.backcountrygear.com/catalog/appareldetail.cfm/GLT529

This jacket does not have pit zips, or many pockets.

I want the pack to be comfortable and not "stuffy" while carrying a backpack, and breathable.

Do you guys think splurging on the Arc'teryx is justified...

Any other suggestions for online dealers, or particular jacket models?


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Re: Help buying jacket.. [Re: PDU]
    #7847875 - 01/08/08 01:11 PM (16 years, 24 days ago)

Lastly, im concerned with the different qualities of Goretex, anyone know anything about that. I want to be able to abuse my jacket, looking for something tough.. what grade goretex should i be looking at?


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Re: Help buying jacket.. [Re: PDU]
    #7847882 - 01/08/08 01:12 PM (16 years, 24 days ago)

PM LOKI

he can find the best deals around on hightech goretex windbreaker type lightweight jackets


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Re: Help buying jacket.. [Re: BIGSWANG]
    #7847893 - 01/08/08 01:16 PM (16 years, 24 days ago)



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Re: Help buying jacket.. [Re: trent]
    #7848175 - 01/08/08 02:14 PM (16 years, 24 days ago)

I spent $160 on a jacket thats windproof / rainproof / *proof.

I've had it for about 2 weeks.. and the fucking zip broke on it today. I'm not a happy camper.. I'm taking it back to the shop tomorrow (with no receipt) and I'm going to bitch until they give me a new one :O.

I also intend on buying some hiking boots tomorrow.. I walk absolutely everywhere and skate shoes are terrible for walking distance.

My one suggestion is don't buy a trespass jacket :smile:


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Re: Help buying jacket.. [Re: Cepheus]
    #7848434 - 01/08/08 03:07 PM (16 years, 24 days ago)

Sounds like a good lesson,

Dont go cheap.

I just tried on the arcteryx, and it seems a bit over complicated, and baggy... not sure if i can justify it.


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Re: Help buying jacket.. [Re: PDU]
    #7848523 - 01/08/08 03:24 PM (16 years, 24 days ago)

can you quickly rip your sleeves off?


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Re: Help buying jacket.. [Re: Oracle Of Delphi]
    #7848564 - 01/08/08 03:34 PM (16 years, 24 days ago)

Arcteryx is quality gear, no doubt about it.

However, unless you're planning on travelling to the Wasatch mountains any time soon, most Arc gear is overkill.

Anything made by Burton, 686 or even REI/Columbia will do just fine in all but the most extreme conditions and be a good bit cheaper than almost anything made by Arcteryx.


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Re: Help buying jacket.. [Re: PDU]
    #7848585 - 01/08/08 03:38 PM (16 years, 24 days ago)

do you have an EMS(eastern mountain sports) or REI near you?

they each make some of the best non-name-brand gear and have great staff, imo.

I'm sure you can order through either of their websites, too...

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Re: Help buying jacket.. [Re: Yoschie99]
    #7848845 - 01/08/08 04:26 PM (16 years, 24 days ago)

you are way to f*en active i can't do your work for you. Best of lucky. Your jacket should be embroidered

cliff dive and your earn badass points.

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beeee utiful.


i was thinking deer skin go that direction

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Re: Help buying jacket.. [Re: MiddleFinger]
    #7849721 - 01/08/08 06:55 PM (16 years, 24 days ago)

Quote:

MiddleFinger said:
Arcteryx is quality gear, no doubt about it.

However, unless you're planning on travelling to the Wasatch mountains any time soon, most Arc gear is overkill.

Anything made by Burton, 686 or even REI/Columbia will do just fine in all but the most extreme conditions and be a good bit cheaper than almost anything made by Arcteryx.




Im glad i didn't order the arc'teryx... I went to try on a couple of their upper end jackets at the outdoor stores today, and they aren't comfortable at all, Very minimalist.. not comfort features, just practical ones. I noticed the hoods were much too big (as they are made for climbing helmets.)... Arcteryx is definately overkill for my needs..

Ive been really leaning towards this guy:

http://www.backcountrygear.com/catalog/appareldetail.cfm/GLT529

But cannot find any reviews of it. Looks comfy though, i like the hood.


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Re: Help buying jacket.. [Re: PDU]
    #7849815 - 01/08/08 07:16 PM (16 years, 24 days ago)

http://cgi.ebay.com/NORTH-FACE-SUMMIT-SERIES-JACKET-GORE-TEX-XL_W0QQitemZ220188563310QQihZ012QQcategoryZ57988QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Got mine on e-bay for $111.11 mine's green, got it right after my last one was stolen, that one was red.  Bombshelter of a jacket.


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Re: Help buying jacket.. [Re: Vanguard]
    #7849880 - 01/08/08 07:30 PM (16 years, 24 days ago)

Thanks Vanguard, but ive been very unimpressed with North Face products in the current years...

Besides,

I found my jacket: [image][/image]

Golite - Phantom (the beefed up version of the phantasm, which i posted above.) here's the details..

Features

* Imported (what is this?)
* Gore-Tex® PacLite® waterproof-breathable laminate
* Watertight front zipper
* Taped seams
* Fleece-lined chin guard
* Pit Zips with watertight zippers
* Dual-action adjustable hood rolls down into stand-up collar
* Hem draw cords
* Elasticized cuffs with adjustable Velcro® tabs
* 2 Chest Napolean pockets/vents
* Two hand pockets


Now i just gotta choose a color. Im leaning towards grey, over blue. (would prefere black!)

Stoked. Im REALLY glad i did my research, and went to try on those arc'teryx jackets, or i may have been gravely disappointed. I must admit to being a gear junkie, i always like to have the best even though i rarely use it to its potential.

Golite seems like a pro company and even has props from outside magazine. + its very reasonablly priced compared to alot of the jackets ive been looking at at retailers. I think Golite is more specialized, whereas companies like columbia, and north face are geared towards "active living" rather than being outdoors, ive noticed many companies lack waterproof zippers, and pit zips and other practical features, aswell as usually having bulky lining, and other unneccessary features.

What do you guys think?


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Re: Help buying jacket.. [Re: PDU]
    #7849884 - 01/08/08 07:31 PM (16 years, 24 days ago)

Does anyone have any experience with different types of goretex?


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Re: Help buying jacket.. [Re: PDU]
    #7851258 - 01/08/08 11:18 PM (16 years, 24 days ago)

hhmmpf..still using mine..I got a '98 model..


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Re: Help buying jacket.. [Re: Vanguard]
    #7851339 - 01/08/08 11:31 PM (16 years, 23 days ago)

fair enough - i have one from probably the early 90's!

It works great but needs to be recoated, its been washed too many times and does not keep me dry in a total downpour, hence buying the new jacket.

The new northface products seem fashion over function alot of the time, but from what i know.. they do make good tents.


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Re: Help buying jacket.. [Re: PDU]
    #7851365 - 01/08/08 11:37 PM (16 years, 23 days ago)

old school, sierra designs for tents..another bombshelter that has been silicone sprayed 8 times and seam sealed 5. most of my gear is 10+ years old but has been through "the wars"


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Re: Help buying jacket.. [Re: Vanguard]
    #7851373 - 01/08/08 11:38 PM (16 years, 23 days ago)

Actually i swear by my sierra design 2 person tent. Good call

Wish i never got it so dirty, while at festivals on ketamine.. (sigh)


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Re: Help buying jacket.. [Re: PDU]
    #7851410 - 01/08/08 11:42 PM (16 years, 23 days ago)

thats what the 4 person coleman tent is for@!


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Re: Help buying jacket.. [Re: Vanguard]
    #7851418 - 01/08/08 11:42 PM (16 years, 23 days ago)

sweeeeeeet smokin room.


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Re: Help buying jacket.. [Re: Vanguard]
    #7851451 - 01/08/08 11:47 PM (16 years, 23 days ago)

True... Now that i have a car, perhaps i should start investing in festival luxuries..

(i always hitch hiked around before this year.)


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Re: Help buying jacket.. [Re: PDU]
    #7851464 - 01/08/08 11:49 PM (16 years, 23 days ago)

leather tramp > rubber tramp unless you want to get shit stolen.


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Re: Help buying jacket.. [Re: Vanguard]
    #7852006 - 01/09/08 01:46 AM (16 years, 23 days ago)

Check out 5.11 tactical jackets.


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