Arcteryx LEAF Jackets - Overview, Comparison, Alternatives, Politics

0:00 intro
2:30 atom lt comparison (civ/leaf
12:00 cold wx
16:40 layering
18:30 beta z ar $400 not $5-600
20:00 layering/use case
21:40 gamma lightweight hoody
23:50 cold wx missed features
24:30 price
27:20 sourcing leaf items
32:25 alternatives to arcteryx
34:35 beyond clothing
38:10 country of origins
43:10 alternative wind jackets
46:20 alternative sources final thoughts
47:40 politics man, politics

[@timothyroman1129]

This content is golden and was exactly what I was looking for. Keep up the great content

[@Yachtzeee]

I love my LEAF gear. Recently started purchasing Outdoor Research and have been super impressed. Its way more accessible and is more often on sale. Thanks!

[@GameSquirt]

Great rundown! Very useful explaining the difference between models. These are definitely some of the more popular options, so it’s great to see them in comparison as well as how they fit, side by side.

[@Wolfman_NV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@morgand6863]

thank you for your video. I heard that the Arc’teryx leaf range will be more fragile than the Arc’teryx range, what do you think? apparently it is not designed to last that long because it is designed to last 1 combat turn and not longer because this equipment is always replaced afterwards anyway.

[@Wolfman_NV]

Thanks for watching! Depends on how hard your use is, I have one atom Lt that is my dedicated backpacking and camping jacket so has a cpl small holes from camp fire embers etc but so far is holding up great 3 years later

[@copperduckie263]

Wondering about sizing, do you have the same size for the Atom LT (leaf) and the Cold WX? Also, is your civilian Atom Lt the same size as your Leaf Atom Lt?

[@EverydayGentsEDC]

I have both the Civilian and LEAF Atom LT and the Civ version is a slimmer cut that the LEAF model amd theyre both size medium. So if you want a more relaxed fit and going for the civi version go a size up