12/20/2023 0 Comments Arcteryx camosun vs fission sv![]() Burton makes 2 jackets with 800 fill down and Gore-tex shell, but one was a standard parka with the ugly feaux fur, and looked like a standard LL Bean coat, the other was great but it totally looked like a snowboard jacket, which it was. ![]() Waterproof with synthetic down (never as warm or comfy no matter how much they use) or possibly 650 down fill (why must you skimp) but even then the style was usually wanting. You can find pieces of the afore described perfect jacket from NorthFace, Patagonia, Marmott, but not the whole Monty. If you're like me and it feels like you're looking for a jacket that may not exist, then take note: I wanted a Parka that was as warm as my best 800 fill technical puffy, waterproof and breathable, but looked like I bought it primarily cause it looked great with business casual to semi formal. Arc'Teryx makes bombproof stuff and this parka is no exception. ![]() It blocks 100% of the wind and I love that the cuffs are longer on the the back of your hand vs the palm. It's very warm but not to the point where I worry about over heating. I've had it for about a year now and it works exactly as I was expecting. I originally purchased the Medium and it actually fit really well when I had a t-shirt or a light layer on but I couldn't comfortably fit multiple layers or anything bulky like a suit or a sweater under it so I returned the Medium for a Large. As for fit, I am 5'9", 195 lbs with a 33" waist and got a Large (I basically have the same build as Julian Edelman minus an inch and a few lbs). I really like the small Arc'teryx symbol on the sleeve and no other markings/labels. I had looked at some of the Canada Goose parkas and similar competitors but I felt like the fur hood stood out and wasn't as discrete as I would like for client or business meetings. I was looking for a longer length parka to wear both casually and professionally to help fight the Midwest winters which can have both very wet snow and bitter cold. If they used the same hood system as the Fission SV, this would be perfect. If you end up doing anything requiring the hood, and want to be able to see out of both eyes when your turn your head, this might not be for you. I've had other lesser jackets like this and it drives me nuts. ![]() This means that every time I turn my head, the hood stays put, and I end up getting one eye full of the inside of my hood. There is a pull in the back of the hood - but this only adjust how far forward/back the hood sits on the forehead. Unlike my Arc'tyrex theta AR, this hood does not seem to have a way to tighten (aside from the two side pulls). I have a medium theta AR, but took a small in this one for the more fitted look - I can't imagine needing to layer under this one in our mild winters. It feels very warm, fits perfectly, and looks smart enough to wear to the office. I bought this as a biking/walking jacket for the winters here in Copenhagen (only 1.5 km bike commute so not much time to build up a lot of heat). Hope this helps.īottom line, I really, really, wanted to love this jacket, but the hood is terrible. And, yes, you can always just put your hands in the same pocket as your phone/wallet, but when it's wet snowing/raining out, the water slides down your sleeves and into those pockets so that's no longer an option. cellphone, wallet, etc.) so that I can warm my hands in the outer pocket. I personally like to keep my sensitive items inside the jacket (i.e. There are two outer pockets and one small inner chest pocket. So, for me (6'1", 230lbs, 36 waist), I was disappointed that I couldn't find the right size. I felt like a football player on the sidelines when they wear the trenchcoat over their pads. ![]() The upper torso of the Large jacket fit me best, but the waist is too slim however, with the XL, the waist was perfect but the upper torso was huge. The fit is too slim/the waist to shoulder ratio is too far apart for me. The downside, and reason I'm giving it 3 stars, is as follows: 1. I like the durable outer layer and it has proven to be sufficiently weather resistant. My overall appraisal of this jacket is that it's a stylish and warm winter jacket. ![]()
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