is Arc teryx worth it?
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- Опубліковано 26 лют 2022
- Arc Teryx, the ultimate piece of outerwear. But is it worth it?
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Being new to paddle sports myself, I enjoyed seeing you discuss your not wanting to show up to a class to teach novices while wearing an expensive garment that would most likely be outside of a student's budget, and instead choosing something more affordable that works just as well and is more obtainable for the students. I feel it speaks volumes about your capabilities as an educator, and I think it makes you a great one! It makes you more relatable to the students, and shows them that their goals are achievable on a more friendly budget, which is likely to be a key issue for many entering into these activities.
Here in BC, Arc’teryx is essentially a fashion/class statement. It also helps that it was found here. I love liking and have used Outdoor Research products throughout. It serves the purpose. I absolutely do not need Arc’teryx products. However, I got a few products from them recently at a steep discount. So I’m in the camp of I buy it because I can, not because I need.
Thank you. Loved the honesty. One thing to add. I was given a Beta AR about 18 years ago. It has been mended twice, by Arcteryx at no cost. It has only finally given up the ghost for hill use but I still wear ir for washing the car. Sentimental . It was a very very good jacket.
Personally, the reason I pay for Arcteryx besides the quality and service of the brand is the fact that its the only outdoor brand (in my opinion) that makes stylish gear, while also being the best at what its built for. I dont want to use the word fashion, but it kind of fits my point. It looks slick, lowkey, but also fits better then any other jacket ive worn. that to me is easily worth the price on top of the quality.
My father buys Arc'teryx for the exact reason you said in the end: because he can. He just really enjoys having the nicest stuff available, even if the most he's going to use it for is resort skiing in the spring once a year. That said, the Arc'teryx climbing harnesses are absolutely amazing and worth the money. Super light, perfectly functional, very comfortable.
Very well said. And I did stick around till the end. I’m sure that it’s true that some people buy Arcteryx “because they can”. But you forgot to include a very important detail, which is why I bought my Arcteryx jacket. The after sales care.
I bought my first 'proper' jacket as a store second (end of line stock) and saved quite a bit but it was still a lot of money. It was a Berghuase Pro-shell Gortex and served me well for over 10 years before it delaminated and that was that. When it came to replace it I didn't go for any particular label but looked hard to find the jacket that suited what I needed. I don't like taylored fitting jackets and I do like pockets and something that will come below my waist - that ruled out 95% of what was on offer. In the end I went for a Paramo for winter and have been pleased with it - but it suited me, it was what I wanted and not what fashion tried to dictate to me.
Over the years I have slowly been phasing out every brand I have out with Arc'teryx. The Gore-tex itself isn't better, but the fit is unmatched (for my body)
I love my Arc'Teryx stuff, but your point about teaching classes and not wanting to show students that you need expensive gear to be serious about the outdoors really rang true for me. When I started exploring the outdoors, I did it in military surplus gear. It worked absolutely fine. There is a pervasive elitist attitude in outdoor sports communities around gear and brands, and I've found even as someone who's been involved with it for years and has all the nice gear, it can really be pretty off-putting. Hats off to you, you're doing things the way they should be done.
I stayed till the end, and I think you make many fair points, but none as compelling as the one about what your students might think if they saw you in a super high end Arc teryx. I think that says a lot about who you are as a teacher, what you value in your relationships with students and what you'd like them to come away with. It's not about the look, it's about the experience, growth and sharing knowledge. I commend you for that.
I think your perspective is spot on. I am an arcteryx enthusiast. I have been purchasing their products for a good 15+years. I’m an adrenaline and outdoor junky. While I do believe Arcteryx creates some of the best gear for our weather here in the Pacific Northwest. Not everyone (commoners) need it. I think their (for a lack of a better description) lower end/simple merchandise would suit the majority. And their Alpha/Beta lines are geared for the active enthusiast/pros. I do agree their pricing is steep but all my arcteryx gear with the exception of one (gamma mx jacket 2010) is still functional to this day.
I wear ArcTeryx, Patagonia, North Face, and RAB jackets. I think they all are good quality and it's a matter of specific features and fit. I tend to like the ArcTeryx and Patagonia products just because they have great durability.
I liked the video specifically for the end story. It made a lot of sense.
I bought a Arcteryx fleece on sale at REI and it was the best fleece I ever owned…Never heard of them before I bought it on sale.
I liked a lot your reason not to use it. It’s a great approach in order to be a teacher concerned on the resources of the students. That said I think you missed saying that Arcteryx has a strong and solid warranty of 10 years. If the jacket doesn’t perform you’ll be able to have a new one. This is a big plus as well for Patagonia.
Two brands in my closet that stand out above the rest for outdoors, Arcteryx and Mammut. Arcteryx is king of making you look good while protecting you from the elements, veilance line has some great city options. Mammut makes the best technical outerwear in the world in my opinion, build quality beats Arcteryx, they use the best materials, made in Switzerland.
I’m pretty stoked about finally getting my hands on an Arc’teryx shell (through SAR), and since the weather’s too nice yet to wear it, I’ve been geeking out on videos like this one… 😅
Their customer services are hugely disappointing for the price of their apparel. The reflective badge fell off after 5 washes. Wouldn’t change or repair. When pushed offered a 20% discount off a new one. I rejected that. Finally said they would repair it but I had to pay postage. This whole process took around 5 weeks
I recently bought a jacket from arcteryx on vinted for 80 euros. The jacket was really damaged so I send it out for repair. Arcteryx told me they weren’t able to repair it. Arcteryx gave me a brand new BETA AR jacket for free because they weren’t able to repair mine! I think the main part that Arcteryx is so expensive is because they offer a very good lifetime warranty.
My wife and I bought our first Arc’teryx back in 2005, I think. Jackets and rain pants for a Hadrian’s Wall walk. My wife was appalled at the cost, but, I said hey, we’re going to walk the borders, we’ll need decent rain gear, besides, we have dogs and we live in Nova Scotia, it’s not like we won’t use it. I still have the pants, although I completely wore out the jacket. My wife still has both. I’ve got two other Arc’teryx jackets, and I need to replace one of them, but I’m not sure I’ll spend the money. If you think they’re expensive in the USA, you should look at the Canadian prices. Some of them cost almost as much as a dry suit!