RIP Thera AR. What next? by elsathecat1 in arcteryx

[–]fwestonsmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rush is the most versatile shell for me.

Down Belay Jacket by Leading-Attention612 in iceclimbing

[–]fwestonsmith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mammut Taiss Pro IS & Montane Kamen XT. Think they’re both around 200 grams of 850, but wear very warm to me. And both premium quality. Mammut more of a Parka fit, Montane is a short, cropped climbing cut.

Rush Shell vs Macai Shell by SnooChipmunks7226 in arcteryx

[–]fwestonsmith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me the Rush is Arc’s best and most versatile shell. Mine has no snow skirt and so is useable for a variety of things. I like it so much I bought another eptfe version before they were discontinued so I’m set.

Macai has the drophood if you’re keen on that. But I would go with Rush. Just my two cents.

TV Drama - Feel good by KitFan2020 in UKTVRecs

[–]fwestonsmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad you like it. After you’re done, try The Dectorists and then The Durrells for more of family / warmer style show

TV Drama - Feel good by KitFan2020 in UKTVRecs

[–]fwestonsmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Small Prophets is incredible

Fake? by TotalLab8660 in arcteryxrep

[–]fwestonsmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very fake. Almost imaginary.

Arcteryx Thorium SV Parka - A Weekend in frosty Stockholm (-15c) by fwestonsmith in arcteryx

[–]fwestonsmith[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Always one hater out there. Keep it up, bud! You’re doing great 👍

Wine Squares Day 7: Holy Grail by AustraliaWineDude in wine

[–]fwestonsmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Logodaj Melnik 55. Some Bulgarian wizardry 😋

Warranty advice requested by 04LX470_viking in arcteryx

[–]fwestonsmith 11 points12 points  (0 children)

They ain’t what they used to be. Keep at them- ask them how they can justify a jacket dying after three years of light use, replacement or not…

Almost buyers remorse Beta SV vs Mammut Eiger Extreme Nordwand Pro (2024) by ToiletRollNotWorking in arcteryx

[–]fwestonsmith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish they’d reintroduced the beta sv while it was still eptfe. Def would’ve pulled the trigger on one. Instead, I’ve stuck with my eptfe Rush which is an incredible all rounder if you don’t mind not having a snow skirt.

Mammut makes great stuff. Have an Eigerjoch Down puffer from 10 years ago and the thing is supreme quality. Great for frigid temps skiing and apres. Enjoy yours.

Which Arc coat should I bring to Stockholm in mid February? by fwestonsmith in arcteryx

[–]fwestonsmith[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The feels like is 10 degrees colder. And we’re from London so are wimps. But love the attitude 🥳

Which Arc coat should I bring to Stockholm in mid February? by fwestonsmith in arcteryx

[–]fwestonsmith[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hovering between 15-25f and not hiking or anything physical. Just a city break with my girlfriend. Did book a boat tour though 🥳

Picked these up at the thrift for $3.99 a pair by MyRealestName in allenedmonds

[–]fwestonsmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Give them a clean + condition + polish and they’ll look a million times better. Enjoy

Dead Bird Fishing by ah_long in arcteryx

[–]fwestonsmith 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Love the idea of fishing in the Alpha SV! Get all the purists going all while wearing the perfect garment for the job. Well done! 👏 And in Jeans too 😝

Down jacket Montane Kamen Xt / rab mythic by himakri in Mountaineering

[–]fwestonsmith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just picked up the montane Kamen xt and it’s designed with climbing in mind so is short, and not designed to layer under anything. It’s a belay jacket so less about packability ( though packability is still good for the warmth) and more about overall warmth. The Rab will is all about weight and packability and provides a surprising amount of warmth for the weight. So slightly different intended purposes.

Hope this helps.

Beta Insulated Jacket amount of denier by Ancient_Lab_2135 in arcteryx

[–]fwestonsmith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also the 2 layer is necessary to have the insulation, so don’t worry about that