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Review for Arc'teryx Rho AR Zip Neck - Men's
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Physicist's Review of Arc'teryx Rho AR Zip Neck - Men's
Very well made Polartec® Power Stretch jacket. I found the fit a bit tight around armpits.
Power Stretch is my favorite fabric for the base layer in cold and windy conditions. It adds noticable wind resistance and warmth without significantly compromising breathability. The downside is that it does not dry as fast as some other base layers.
Arc'teryx being Arc'teryx, this jacket is seriously overpriced at MSRP. If you can get it at deep discount though, I would recommend it. And soon, we might not have a choice - most manufacturers seem to have abandoned Power Stretch in favor of newer fabrics that do not perform quite as well in this role.
Power Stretch is my favorite fabric for the base layer in cold and windy conditions. It adds noticable wind resistance and warmth without significantly compromising breathability. The downside is that it does not dry as fast as some other base layers.
Arc'teryx being Arc'teryx, this jacket is seriously overpriced at MSRP. If you can get it at deep discount though, I would recommend it. And soon, we might not have a choice - most manufacturers seem to have abandoned Power Stretch in favor of newer fabrics that do not perform quite as well in this role.
Pros:
- durable
- warm
- wind resistant
Cons:
- slow drying
Best Used for:
- base layer in cold and windy conditions
Would Recommend:
Yes