Arcteryx Sabre Jacket Review

Arc teryx s sabre ar is our favorite all around ski jacket this year for its premium build quality great fit and all around performance.

Arcteryx sabre jacket review. This jacket is expensive but it is likely to last many years. This in depth arc teryx beta ar review will explore every inch of this truly radical rain jacket. As you know an additional arc teryx sabre shell scored around two months ago. I examine the arc teryx beta ar design and features.

For them we present the outdoorgearlab editors choice for a downhill shell. It s also built with gore tex c knit technology which is worth a mention. Arc teryx is a vancouver based outerwear company whose outdoor gear has become the symbol of craftsmanship and engineering in the industry. Many skiers prefer a shell jacket to an insulated one.

As we mentioned above arc teryx s sabre lineup also includes an lt model. The fabric on the sabre lt jacket isn t quite as soft and flexible as the fabric on the open wear open one 3l shell patagonia descensionist or strafe pyramid cham but the sabre lt jacket s fabric is step up in terms of comfort compared to stiffer more crinkly fabrics like those on the standard sabre and gore pro shells like the arc teryx alpha fl. Compared to the sentinel the sabre lt costs the same at 649 but is heavier at 1 pound 6 2 ounces and offered in different colorways. We purchased the arc teryx men s sabre jacket so our expert reviewer could thoroughly test and assess it.

Men s arc teryx sabre lt the sentinel lt is a women s specific ski shell but arc teryx also makes a men s version called the sabre lt. Love their quality or hate their high pricing the fact remains that arc teryx is currently making the best rain jacket to take traveling on the market. Keep reading for our full product review. Sabre ar jacket equipped to handle the vertical aspects of big mountain skiing the sabre ar jacket is built for freeride touring.

The arc teryx sabre ar provides excellent weather resistance and thoughtful durable construction to keep you dry and happy on the gnarliest days. Sabre lt jacket the sabre lt jacket is a highly versatile big mountain jacket built for weather protection in a progressive design. The arc teryx sabre lt jacket is a light version of the sabre jacket shaving about two ounces off of that jacket s weight for a total claimed weight of 1lb 6oz. Patterning and features align to deliver optimal freedom of motion breathability and protection.

The arc teryx beta ar jacket. Fully waterproof and breathable gore tex fabric with gore c knit backer technology is quiet and comfortable through wet and winter weather.