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Arc'teryx Stinger Jacket - Men's DO NOT USE

Arc'teryx Stinger Jacket - Men's DO NOT USE

Rating for this product: 5 March 10, 2009

This jacket is bomb-proof. I've never owned a shell that was this tough and light at the same time. This jacket fits true to size. I learned the hard way by ordering a size up to find the larger was too big. Remember, the more room (air space) you have after you have you layer, the colder you will be. I am a 41 inch chest with 34 inch arms and the Medium fits me like a glove with enough room that I don't feel constricted. The powder skirt is designed well and the stow-able hood/collar is probably the best feature on this jacket. You don't even need a balaclava on the mountain with this high collar. I've read some people's reviews saying that the collar was too rigid, but I don't agree with that. The only complaint (and it's not a deal breaker) I have about the jacket is that it would be nice to have a lift-ticket window on the arm, like the Sidewinder. It's not a cheap shell, but you pay for what you get in Arc'teryx.

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Arc'teryx Stinger Jacket - Men's DO NOT USE

February 26, 2009

I'm in between a M and L for the Stinger. I'm accustomed to the L in Mountain Hardwear Gear. I've heard this jacket runs big compared to other Arc'teryx jackets. I'm 5'10" and 175 with a 41" chest. I would wear a tshirt and gore windstopper fleece underneath I know that this is agreat shell. I just don't want a sloppy looking jacket. Any recommendations?

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Mountain Hardwear Lodown Jacket - Men's

Mountain Hardwear Lodown Jacket - Men's

Rating for this product: 5 February 17, 2009

Pros...Best jacket for the price-point I've ever purchased...hands down! This jacket kept me warm at temps below 0 Fahrenheit (even with with only a t-shirt on). Built for cold, dry climates. I've taken it on a couple of ski trips already, and I haven yet to be disappointed. If you get too hot with a sweater underneath, then just release the pit zips. No need for a heavy base layer or wind stopper with this coat.

More obvious Cons...Don't wear this jacket during times of moderate to heave snow fall; and never during rain, unless you wear a shell over the top. in wet conditions you will become a walking-sponge without a waterproof shell. This is a great layering jacket for super cold/windy days on the mountain. Not as puffy as the Phantom or Sub-Zero, but still keeps you warm.

I don't like bulk when I ski, so I just use this before and after the mountain and for backpacking. If you are looking for a layering jacket, or just a coat to wear around town, this is a great MH buy and worth well more than you will pay for it.

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