Arc'teryx Gamma LT vs Patagonia Macro Puff

Firstly, temperature. I layered the Gamma LT with a t-shirt & jumper across the 3 days and found that in the above temperatures this was perfect. Some days I could get away with just a t-shirt underneath and found that I was also relatively warm. This piece feels very breathable, so it won't keep you very warm and insulated but will keep you moderately warm (I found) if you're constantly on the move

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I only have the gamma LT but want to confirm, Yes, the jacket is very heavy. It is a thicc softshell for wintersports. I use mine resort skiing and ice climbing but not for much else.

The rest of the interior is made up mostly of the same ripstop material as the exterior. There’s no fancy liner that would spoil the lightweight nature of the Macro Puff Hoody. If that’s more your thing, this isn’t it, chief. That said, we think it’s a fair trade to swap out a fancier liner for the sake of weight reduction—it certainly has its merits in ease of movement