Arc'teryx Beta LT vs Patagonia Pluma

However, if you care about every ounce and packability, go for something with down. I like the Uniqlo packable down hoody. It's a few ounces lighter than the Arc'teryx and packs down smaller.

All throughout you have got taped seams, but the taping is much thinner which reduces weight and bulk. The jacket is still fully waterproof, wind proo...

I’m a size 36 waist, which sometimes suggests a size L, and I sometimes find myself between Arc sizes with broader cut pieces like the Fission SV or LEAF Cold WX LT fitting me better in a L. Certain fleeces like the Delta LT and Kyanite LT also fit me best in a L, so I had some concerns the Acto FL might be a bit too baggy, but it is a very trim cut piece and ultimately fits exactly how I wanted it to.

I got a size small, I'm five foot inches tall, and this is the small that I'm wearing. And the reason is because the body might be tapered and fitted,...