![]() ![]() I got to use kit for the season, most times keeping it, take notes sent to their R&D. I have tested my fair share of free kit so yes I fall into the category above somewhat. It is good kit but with their advertising campaign, most end users think it has no equal so they are willing to pay for the hang tag. They have a quite large outside rep pool also that cost consumers. All those endorsements by the way of free kit, money to travel and a salary cost the consumer. This holds true to TAD and others companies but Arc has the most fully sanctioned users on their payroll. Paid to play on the Deadbird bottom line. Originally Posted By: Frapiscide what makes Arc'Teryx 2 to 4 times more expensive? I wear their pants now, shorts, Hoodies, which I dig. ![]() The TAD Jacket above has much more feature than the Arcteryx stuff I have, and is definitely a great jacket. However it runs the gamut on where it is made. I have both, LEAF and Commercial lines from the Dead Bird and have no complaints, other than really expensive, but it works well. The cut on the TAD stuff fits me great and I really like using it, when looking to separate the two I moved to support those who support the community, and TAD is very active in supporting what we do. They use different places for different reasons and not necessarily dollars, it's how they handle the material that counts. My Arcteryx Multicam Combat Jacket is made in USA That is not how high tech fabrics operate. You can't say where they make anything it is not as cut and dry to say being made in one place outweighs being made some where else. I believe the TAD guys said somewhere around June for the Stealth LT seam sealed variant. In that article it mentioned a seam sealed version, has that come out or is it still in the works? This is the style of jacket LL is wearing above, I love mine. Holds up to all but the most torrential downpours.and will hold up to those for at least an hour or two. Originally Posted By: DamnYuppieOriginally Posted By: jasonkOriginally Posted By: DamnYuppieCan the TAD jackets function as a rain jacket? I am going to be purchasing a rain jacket soon and have been looking at the ArcTeryx, but they seem pricey at $400+.Ībsolutely it can. I was surprised by their offering a tactical line. I'd imagine Arctyrex would follow the dollar and they probably want to support their Canadian troops but their overall company policy seems to be more in line with selling to the REI crowd. When I bought mine they offered two colors - Rescue orange (Tobasco or some crazy name) for males and something green for women. I just recently noted that Arcteryx has a line of gear that is more tactical in style. Regards the pack - its a bit heavy but the design makes the weight easy enough to carry and lashing on snow shoes and stuff is about as secure as can be. I cant compare it to the other brand as I dont own/havent researched TAD but My Arctyrex jacket and Bora 80 pack have dome well for me. It was a $400 plus shell when I bought it back in 2000 and based on length of ownership it was pretty cheap per year of use. It shows no signs of abrasion and all the zippers and other closures function as intended. I pack it when hiking (Northeast, White Mountains) and use it as a regular rain jacket around home. I've owned am Arc'Teryx shell for some dozen years now and it has served me very well. Re: Thoughts on Arc'Teryx and Triple Aught Design ![]()
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