arcteryx is pretty much the best brand for outdoor clothing out there.
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arc'teryx is great-but they are a status symbol now. Go to the ski resorts, you will see people that ski once in a blue moon wearing arc'teryx due to the appeal and asking for the best gear at the eshops they purchase gear at. I worked at a shop for a while, people would just simply ask for the best that they could purchase while acknowledging that they will use the gear 3 times a season. |
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I don't want to start a big debate here, but can you buy any clothing that is actually made in North America anymore? I think Arteryx was one of the last - but no more. |
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Their return and exchange policy ethics are impecable! They stand by their product. |
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In my humble experience, their customer service blows relative to everyone else and laughably overpriced. Performance-wise, meh. |
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"can you buy any clothing that is actually made in North America anymore? I think Arteryx was one of the last - but no more." |
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As soon as I read the title on the front page, I knew who the author was. |
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Sierra Designs. Northface. Patagonia. Mountain Hardware. Arcteryx. Endless cycle. |
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Yet another post by Hellenor. Nothing to see here. Move on. |
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akafaultline wrote:arc'teryx is great-but they are a status symbol now. Go to the ski resorts, you will see people that ski once in a blue moon wearing arc'teryx due to the appeal and asking for the best gear at the eshops they purchase gear at. I worked at a shop for a while, people would just simply ask for the best that they could purchase while acknowledging that they will use the gear 3 times a season. That being said, they did make things that no one else such as their waterproof backpacks that are essential for anyone in wet climates or canyoneering-my packs have been bombproof. I have noticed that arc'teryx gear definitely does not wear out as fast as others gear. Their packs are bomber and more researched than BD and others by far IMO. If you want true arc'teryx quality that is true to the companies roots-get WESTCOMB-Still made in BC and innovative.I can't say the same for the W.A.R.P. line of harnesses. |
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Most of the well known companies are making good gear right now. Even TNF has stepped up innovation and quality in the past few years. That said, every brand fits different body types differently. My current wish list is a pair of Patagonia Alpine Guide pants and an Arc'teryx Alpha Comp jacket. |
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Cocoapuffs 1000 wrote:I don't want to start a big debate here, but can you buy any clothing that is actually made in North America anymore? I think Arteryx was one of the last - but no more.Wild Things Gear is still made in New Hampshire. Their gear is pretty quality and not too bad a price. wildthingsgear.com/ |
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Arc T is nice, but as with anything fashion related, it's all mega overpriced. I buy on clearance and get 80% off from Amazon. No one cares if you have the latest, greatest whatever brand shirt. No one. Just save your money and buy on clearance. |
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Cocoapuffs 1000 wrote:I don't want to start a big debate here, but can you buy any clothing that is actually made in North America anymore? I think Arteryx was one of the last - but no more.Westcomb still sews all of their products in Vancouver. Counting Westcomb, CiloGear, Wild Things, Figure Four, Misty Mountain, Forty Below & McHale Packs are all made in North America. I'm sure there are a few I'm leaving out, but you get the idea :-) |
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Yes, if you want to make a blanket statement like a pretentious asshole |
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Who cares how often people use the gear? Sounds like bitterness to me.(referring to akaf) |