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Arcteryx... China...

AlexDC · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2013 · Points: 0

I bought a Canadian-made Arcteryx Hyllus (or whatever the predecessor was called) about five years ago. It's a great piece of equipment, especially because of its high, flared collar, which fits comfortably around the jaw line. Unfortunately Arcteryx now makes the Hyllus in China and the quality has slipped. The tailoring is poor. It's less well insulated, constructed and designed. It seems Arcteryx is more interested in mass-marketing its product than meeting the needs of people who spend significant time in extreme elements. If you're buying a soft shell to run weekend errands, you won't notice the difference.

nick frazee · · bozeman, MT · Joined Jan 2011 · Points: 115

+1 for NW alpine. Their stuff rocks.

Curtis Tripp · · Seattle, WA · Joined Feb 2012 · Points: 732
Medic741 wrote:About half way into a 40 day glaciated approach...
Where were you heading to that had a 40 day approach?
Kevin Connolly · · CO · Joined Sep 2009 · Points: 0
Curtis Tripp wrote: Where were you heading to that had a 40 day approach?
most americans don't move real fast, especially those of the eastern variety.
Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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