Anyone know about the Arcteryx Alpha Comp Hoody?

[thatcher]

I'm thinking of buying this: Arcteryx Alpha Comp Hoody

 

any comments?

[Alpinfox]

It'll be great in Los Angeles you wank.

[John Frieh]

Yard Sale

[thatcher]

It'll be great in Los Angeles you wank.

 

thanks, but I'm planning on using it on some cascade volcanoes and in the Sierras . Where I live doesn't necessarily facilitate where I'm planning on hiking or climbing you wank.

[Alpinfox]

$450 jackets with cool brand logos are de rigeur for volcano slogs and those chilly evening walks on Venice Beach. You'll look smashing darling. I say go for it.

[fern]

knock it off. this isn't the Spray forum.

[daler]

The Alpha comp hoody is my favorite piece- waterproof on the shoulders and hood and soft shell everywhere else- Perfect for ice climbing, alpine climbing etc... Not a waterproof shell but rarely is that needed.

 

Cheers,

 

Dale

[Fromage]

Best jacket in the universe. I have had mine for two years and I hardly ever take Gore Tex into the mountains anymore. This jacket is the closest thing to the Holy Grail I have found yet. Great breathability, great fit, great function. It is worth every penny.

[cj001f]

Arc'teryx jacket - cut well, well detailed, nice fabrics, hefty pricetag.

 

$450 jackets with cool brand logos are de rigeur for volcano slogs and those chilly evening walks on Venice Beach. You'll look smashing darling. I say go for it.

 

Only if you are fat balding, with a short penis.

[thatcher]

its on sale at mountaingear for $215. thats why I wanted to find out about it.

[G-spotter]

IMHO the Alpha Comp hoody is way to heavy to be a good mountain jacket. Nice for ice climbing though.

[gearup5000]

Too heavy? maybe you are thinking of the gamma MX?

I have the alpha comp jacket, it is an excellent all around piece.

As for weight, I got it without the hood, and keep a

patagonia "pneumatic" anorak in my pack.

^^small, light, and the material is activent (thin gore)

[dbconlin]

just picked one up at mgear for $239, trading up from my previous all soft-shell jacket (Cloudveil Ice Floe). I really liked the performance of the Cloudveil jacket (Schoeller Dryskin Extreme), but the fit and weight left something to be desired. Cloudveil advertised the weight as 19 oz., but on my scale (digital kitchen scale) it was 24 oz. The Alpha Comp Hoody weighs in at 17.4 oz, as advertized. The only performance hooded softshell I know of that is lighter is the Patagonia Ready Mix (15 oz), which I considered.