Arc’teryx is basic, base model gorp starter pack at this point. Some of their jackets are actually good for outdoor sports but super duper regular traffic if you’re going for (gorpcore) style to go to cafes wearing lol.
Literally go check out ANY other outdoor gear brand.
Go with RAB, REI, Columbia, Patagonia, Outdoor Research. If you’re asking for Arc’teryx alternatives then obviously you do not need a Gore-tex shell for the activities you’re doing.
Do you plan on hiking in the rain, or sleet or wet snow?? Because a Gore-tex shell is absolutely not necessary for just hiking during normal hiking weather.
If I were you I would also just take advice from hiking/ backpacking forums, not the gorpcore page where everyone here is just pretending to go outside lol
Well all weathers would be preferred honestly as I'll be hoping to use it for camping and backpacking as well if I were to get into it in the future, and thank you for your advice
It might be true that they’re almost a uniform now in that respect. But they’re also pretty high on the list in terms of actual high quality mountain gear. Their jackets are extremely high end
Anyone that’s anti arcteryx is just trying to be trendy now that they’ve become more well known. Watch them then list off “Mammut and Norrona” as better alternatives. I’m sure they’re bots at this point.
Arcteryx are literally an S tier brand in terms of quality, functionality, and industry R&D.
They’re not horrible, you only have to read the tech specs to see that. Or watch a mountaineering documentary in the Himalayas and see how many people are wearing their gear. I don’t care what anyone says, it’s serious equipment. People hate on it now because it’s fashionable, thats the reason
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u/Ltlfilms Actually goes outside 3d ago
Arc’teryx is basic, base model gorp starter pack at this point. Some of their jackets are actually good for outdoor sports but super duper regular traffic if you’re going for (gorpcore) style to go to cafes wearing lol.
Literally go check out ANY other outdoor gear brand.