Laminated ThermaTek non-quilted insulation:įrom what I understand, ThermaTek is a synthetic insulation that Arc'teryx has coated in DWR (Durable Water Repellant, a finish that is applied to the outer fabric of the jacket to repel water) so that the insulation will not absorb water. Strangely enough, I also felt warmer in this jacket, than in the aforementioned shell/sweater combo. I had no issues with condensation on the inside, which I often get when I wear my Gore-tex shell over a down sweater. I encountered a brief but wet snow squall, and the jacket beaded nicely. It is no replacement for a good down jacket in cold weather, but is far less bulky and I can pack it into my regular touring pack. I spent about an hour just standing around in -16 and my core temperature was fine. I recently took it on a three day trip and was honestly surprised at how warm it was, given the weight of it. I have been practically living in this jacket since I received it a few weeks ago. In addition to that, I was skeptical that an insulated Gore-tex jacket in the Rockies would be all that useful to me. Being of small stature, I wasn't going to spend all that money on a jacket that wasn't going to fit me properly. The Arc'teryx Fission SL accomplishes this in just one jacket.Īrc'teryx has been making the Fission SL for a few years now but just recently came out with a women's specific version.
Clothing recommendations to reduce this risk include having a middle layer of insulation and an external layer that is wind and water resistant and also allows for evaporation of moisture. My ultra warm down jacket is so bulky that if I bring it, I need to take a bigger backpack to accommodate it.įact: the hypothermia injury rate is 2X higher for females than males. Adding to the dilemma is my issue with carrying a large, bulky pack. I own countless layers of down, synthetic insulation and fleece, and I spend several anxious minutes agonizing over which layering configuration to bring before each and every ski tour. Being a female skier in the Canadian Rockies, my closet is a testament to the gender stereotype of almost always being cold.
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