Most of their items used to be made in Canada. Good luck finding one that isn't made in China, now. They sure didn't drop the price, though. They are also now owned by Amer sports who started in the tobacco industry, in Finland, before divesting that part of the business to focus on sports. They also have a lawsuit relating to their former tobacco business ( I think it was just settled).
Just came back from the Arc'Teryx annual sale. I've never seen so many yuppies willing to overpay for originally overpriced items which are supposedly now on 'sale'. Sadly, 95% of the stuff sold will never see the true outdoors... only the urban utopia known as Yale Town. I own top notch mountaineering clothing and equipment and have climbed Denali as well as well as a handful of other 14K+ mountains - for Arc'teryx to say that the they have an edge of the competition is utter horseshit.
I've had my Stingray for the past three years. Because of the price I paid for it, I was used it only during snow board outtings and it was great to use. I finally have gotten over the trying to baby the jacket and it's my constant jacket I wear everyday for the year. I've even used this on fishing trips where I get poked and prodded by sticks and branches and no rips or tears. A friend's TNF Plasma (which was regularly $399) already has a tear from a branch. Arcteryx for life.
i dunno... i just bought an arcteryx beta jacket... and i think that a diy tarp jacket would work just as well... just wear a windproof fleece underneath the tarp jacket and youll be good!
I still don't understand why there so expensive. Like 2-3 times the price of everyone else's jackets because they pick there own face fabrics and have more stitches per inch. Woop-dee-fuckin-doo.... I thought we would get a better answer than that. I love my gamma mx jacket though, but it was down from €375 to €112.50 so I payed a normal price for it and it's made in Canada (Sweet!!!!)...
so after 200 days it's not waterproof anymore? or it is not breathable anymore..?or both.....because in this case I'll stick with a 60$ rain jacket( zero breathability from start) that would last me muuuch longer. somebody help me please , I don't understand how far arcteryx would go
@technologu It's not that it's not waterproof or breathable anymore, it's that it shows signs of "normal wear"(not much wear anyway). And as he said, his competitors(The North Face, Mountain Hardwear, Marmot, etc.) only last for 30-40 days. That is a massive improvement.
I am planning to make a huge investment in this company's clothing for my 30day backpacking expedition in Canada, as well as, my future biology internships into the backcountry. All I know is, that I am going to beat the living hell out of this clothing, and I hope that it keeps up in quality.
I am now a proud owner of an Arc'teryx Fission SL. Super-thin, warm, and light.
The only complain about this jacket is that it's not breathable at all. We'll be warm the freezing cold but once you're inside your car for about 5 min, you better zip down or you'll be burning.
@eternalkp thats not a lack of breathability, thats just you forgetting top take it off when you get in the car where it's too warm to need a jacket like the Fission. Breathability is how well it dispenses with the moisture and warmth you create when you exercise. I have the same jacket and it is VERY breathable, more so than any of the insulated TNF, Patagonia or Marmot jackets I've owned before. Great Jacket. Great Brand.
Last year i bought the Stingray Jacket and it's the best I ever had,I went from The North Face to Peak Performance and the next step was Arcteryx for me.
Arcteryx make excellent jackets. I think that their laminated seam technology is excellent. Unfortunately they are now made in China (used to be Canada). Reputation suffers a little bit because of that.
I do like there jackets and own 3. A fleece, softshell, and a light windwall hardshell. I plan on buying a Goretex hard shell from them soon. The jackets just seem to fit me well. Where as North Face seem a little large.
Mountain Hardwear are good too and not nearly as expensive.
From what I understand they have 2 factories, one in China and one in Canada. I beg to differ on the reputation of quality suffering because of the move to China. It is my understanding that the workers from both factories are in a constant "foreign exchange" program. Where they send employees from Canada to learn from the factory in China and visa versa. Pretty cool if you ask me, not to mention a great way to keep a watchful eye on factory conditions. I give'm a thumbs up for the program!
Since some are made in China, I expect the price to reflect that but it doesn't (even if the quality doesn't... hopefully it doesn't--I want it to be the same high quality as the originally made in Canada). The products are still insanely expensive.
"Unfortunately they are now made in China (used to be Canada). Reputation suffers a little bit because of that. "
No it doesn't. Their reputation is for producing suberbly built and engineered gear that is arguably the best made. So far, that hasn't changed one bit. My Sigma AR softshell and Beta SL hardshell, produced in China, have held up fantastically, every bit as well as my Canadian made Maverick AR and Gamma SV. That speaks to their dedication to producing the best.
You should probably read up on the purpose of outdoor wear. There are base layers, mid layers, outer layers, soft shells and hard shells. All of these technical layers combine to make a proper arrangement of cold weather wear. If you're looking for warmth in outdoor activities, you don't just wear a t-shirt and a jacket.
@powerbookg that's because you're looking at uninsulated shells. Check out they're Coreloft, Primaloft and ThermaTek jackets. You wont find more heat retention per gram in a jacket than them!
Look at the Fission SL and SV, or the Sentry, or Atom LT or SV. Great, warm, windproof jackets.
Well, count me as sold on Arc'Teryx jackets. I've got the Sigma AR and cannot praise it enough. Without question, the toughest jacket I've ever seen. I took it out hiking near Mammoth and was jabbed by branches, walked through thorny brush, scraped by rocks, all in a dusty environment. Unreal! I felt like I was wearing a layer of super-light armor. Came through all of this and all I needed to to make it look like new was to shake the dust off. No one else builds better outdoor products.
Most of their items used to be made in Canada. Good luck finding one that isn't made in China, now. They sure didn't drop the price, though. They are also now owned by Amer sports who started in the tobacco industry, in Finland, before divesting that part of the business to focus on sports. They also have a lawsuit relating to their former tobacco business ( I think it was just settled).
zeropointpower 1 month ago
If you're interested in a brand new Arc'teryx sabre jacket under RRP. Search "Arc'teryx Sabre" on ebay. Will deliver worldwide.
jackmillo 4 months ago
big money jackets
xpez 8 months ago
Just came back from the Arc'Teryx annual sale. I've never seen so many yuppies willing to overpay for originally overpriced items which are supposedly now on 'sale'. Sadly, 95% of the stuff sold will never see the true outdoors... only the urban utopia known as Yale Town. I own top notch mountaineering clothing and equipment and have climbed Denali as well as well as a handful of other 14K+ mountains - for Arc'teryx to say that the they have an edge of the competition is utter horseshit.
ThomasCrown79 8 months ago
@ThomasCrown79 cuz dun no bout da layers
pureland2015 8 months ago
awful colors!! get a clue
ridah925 1 year ago
Too bad they have the ugliest colours in the world!
If made in China, there is no need for those high prices.
MrDi11 1 year ago
I've had my Stingray for the past three years. Because of the price I paid for it, I was used it only during snow board outtings and it was great to use. I finally have gotten over the trying to baby the jacket and it's my constant jacket I wear everyday for the year. I've even used this on fishing trips where I get poked and prodded by sticks and branches and no rips or tears. A friend's TNF Plasma (which was regularly $399) already has a tear from a branch. Arcteryx for life.
FrankTheRabbit 1 year ago
i dunno... i just bought an arcteryx beta jacket... and i think that a diy tarp jacket would work just as well... just wear a windproof fleece underneath the tarp jacket and youll be good!
luzac159 1 year ago
They have the best jackets on the market
julioabruno2254 1 year ago
I still don't understand why there so expensive. Like 2-3 times the price of everyone else's jackets because they pick there own face fabrics and have more stitches per inch. Woop-dee-fuckin-doo.... I thought we would get a better answer than that. I love my gamma mx jacket though, but it was down from €375 to €112.50 so I payed a normal price for it and it's made in Canada (Sweet!!!!)...
spondulas 1 year ago
your a douche. i hate arcteryx because of rich people like you who don't go outside
halopro40 1 year ago
so after 200 days it's not waterproof anymore? or it is not breathable anymore..?or both.....because in this case I'll stick with a 60$ rain jacket( zero breathability from start) that would last me muuuch longer. somebody help me please , I don't understand how far arcteryx would go
technologu 1 year ago
@technologu It's not that it's not waterproof or breathable anymore, it's that it shows signs of "normal wear"(not much wear anyway). And as he said, his competitors(The North Face, Mountain Hardwear, Marmot, etc.) only last for 30-40 days. That is a massive improvement.
nmann15 1 year ago
@nmann15 thank you ...;)
technologu 1 year ago
I am planning to make a huge investment in this company's clothing for my 30day backpacking expedition in Canada, as well as, my future biology internships into the backcountry. All I know is, that I am going to beat the living hell out of this clothing, and I hope that it keeps up in quality.
NameTaken1000 2 years ago
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eternalkp 2 years ago
I am now a proud owner of an Arc'teryx Fission SL. Super-thin, warm, and light.
The only complain about this jacket is that it's not breathable at all. We'll be warm the freezing cold but once you're inside your car for about 5 min, you better zip down or you'll be burning.
eternalkp 2 years ago
@eternalkp thats not a lack of breathability, thats just you forgetting top take it off when you get in the car where it's too warm to need a jacket like the Fission. Breathability is how well it dispenses with the moisture and warmth you create when you exercise. I have the same jacket and it is VERY breathable, more so than any of the insulated TNF, Patagonia or Marmot jackets I've owned before. Great Jacket. Great Brand.
uknowwho889 6 months ago
200 days, that roughly 6 and 1/2 months of usage...hummm. Doesn't sound like a whole lot, especially if you're a Guide.
I agree, they are the best jackets!
designwell1 2 years ago
Last year i bought the Stingray Jacket and it's the best I ever had,I went from The North Face to Peak Performance and the next step was Arcteryx for me.
roundrocktx 2 years ago
I just purchased an Alpha Sl Pullover Jacket so i'm hoping i'll be as satisfied as everyone else.
jahhmin 2 years ago
why buy a pullover there's only a $100 diffrence and if your gonna pay the money, get the jacket that is more functional
maxwald22 2 years ago
Arcteryx make excellent jackets. I think that their laminated seam technology is excellent. Unfortunately they are now made in China (used to be Canada). Reputation suffers a little bit because of that.
I do like there jackets and own 3. A fleece, softshell, and a light windwall hardshell. I plan on buying a Goretex hard shell from them soon. The jackets just seem to fit me well. Where as North Face seem a little large.
Mountain Hardwear are good too and not nearly as expensive.
blary54 3 years ago 4
From what I understand they have 2 factories, one in China and one in Canada. I beg to differ on the reputation of quality suffering because of the move to China. It is my understanding that the workers from both factories are in a constant "foreign exchange" program. Where they send employees from Canada to learn from the factory in China and visa versa. Pretty cool if you ask me, not to mention a great way to keep a watchful eye on factory conditions. I give'm a thumbs up for the program!
sdclimbing 3 years ago
Since some are made in China, I expect the price to reflect that but it doesn't (even if the quality doesn't... hopefully it doesn't--I want it to be the same high quality as the originally made in Canada). The products are still insanely expensive.
cride1 3 years ago
"Unfortunately they are now made in China (used to be Canada). Reputation suffers a little bit because of that. "
No it doesn't. Their reputation is for producing suberbly built and engineered gear that is arguably the best made. So far, that hasn't changed one bit. My Sigma AR softshell and Beta SL hardshell, produced in China, have held up fantastically, every bit as well as my Canadian made Maverick AR and Gamma SV. That speaks to their dedication to producing the best.
vaxxon1 3 years ago
@blary54 some of their higher end products are still made in Canada. I purchased an Alpha SV jacket this year and it's made in Canada.
henk12321 1 year ago
@blary54 The top products are still being manufactured in their factory in Vancouver.
AbelLeemans 1 month ago
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this is bullshit. arcteryx is good but they use the same stuff and aren't even as well-constructed as british brands like mountain equipment and rab.
ulrickhan 3 years ago
Durable, but they never look warm.
powerbookg 3 years ago
You should probably read up on the purpose of outdoor wear. There are base layers, mid layers, outer layers, soft shells and hard shells. All of these technical layers combine to make a proper arrangement of cold weather wear. If you're looking for warmth in outdoor activities, you don't just wear a t-shirt and a jacket.
MapleHamwich 3 years ago 6
@powerbookg that's because you're looking at uninsulated shells. Check out they're Coreloft, Primaloft and ThermaTek jackets. You wont find more heat retention per gram in a jacket than them!
Look at the Fission SL and SV, or the Sentry, or Atom LT or SV. Great, warm, windproof jackets.
uknowwho889 9 months ago
Well, count me as sold on Arc'Teryx jackets. I've got the Sigma AR and cannot praise it enough. Without question, the toughest jacket I've ever seen. I took it out hiking near Mammoth and was jabbed by branches, walked through thorny brush, scraped by rocks, all in a dusty environment. Unreal! I felt like I was wearing a layer of super-light armor. Came through all of this and all I needed to to make it look like new was to shake the dust off. No one else builds better outdoor products.
vaxxon1 3 years ago