thatcher Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 I'm thinking of buying this: Arcteryx Alpha Comp Hoody any comments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 It'll be great in Los Angeles you wank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Frieh Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Yard Sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatcher Posted July 29, 2006 Author Share Posted July 29, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 $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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fern Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 knock it off. this isn't the Spray forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daler Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromage Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatcher Posted July 31, 2006 Author Share Posted July 31, 2006 its on sale at mountaingear for $215. thats why I wanted to find out about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 IMHO the Alpha Comp hoody is way to heavy to be a good mountain jacket. Nice for ice climbing though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearup5000 Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 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) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbconlin Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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