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User Review: Arc'teryx Gamma MX Hoody

Arc'teryx Gamma MX Hoody
Above: The current Gamma MX Hoody, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed December 6, 2006 by jhbeckman

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Fabric: Polartec Powershield

I was looking around for a while for a hooded soft-shell to use for winter mountaineering. I tend to run warm, particularly going uphill, so all I need is something to get me started when it's really cold and to slip back on to cut the wind at the summit (instead of a hard shell). This has turned out to be a great choice. I used it last winter in the Adirondacks: on a day with low single digits F, and 15-20 mph winds at the summit, I was perfectly comfortable (not that I was dawdling up top, mind you).

Nits: I prefer a looser cut (so I could get, say, a thin down or primaloft vest underneath more easily), and it is more fitted; I also found the hood too voluminous; and I would have really liked pit zips so I didn't necessarily have to stop, shed the coat, and put it in my pack.

But, the construction quality is superb, it has made me a total believer in PowerShield, and it's worked great. Highly recommended.

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Buy Online We found the Gamma MX Hoody at 6 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Backcountry.com
4 purchase options:		Gamma MX Hooded Jacket - Men's$189.48Buy Now
Gamma MX Hooded Jacket - Women's$189.48Buy Now
Gamma MX Hooded Softshell Jacket - Men's$378.95Buy Now
Gamma MX Hooded Softshell Jacket - Women's$378.95Buy Now

Oregon Mountain Community
2 purchase options:		Gamma MX Hoody - Men's$224.95Buy Now
Gamma MX Hoody - Women's$224.95Buy Now

Moosejaw
4 purchase options:		Men's Gamma MX Hoody$299.99Buy Now
Women's Gamma MX Hoody$299.99Buy Now
Men's Gamma MX Hoody$379.00Buy Now
Women's Gamma MX Hoody$379.00Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
3 purchase options:		Women's Gamma MX Hoody$198.97Buy Now
Women's Gamma MX Hoody$349.95Buy Now
Men's Gamma MX Hoody$378.95Buy Now

Backcountry Outlet
2 purchase options:		Gamma MX Hooded Jacket - Men's$189.48Buy Now
Gamma MX Hooded Jacket - Women's$189.48Buy Now

US Outdoor Store
4 purchase options:		Gamma MX Hoody$379.00Buy Now
Gamma MX Hoodie$379.00Buy Now
Gamma MX Hoody - Women's$379.00Buy Now
Gamma MX Hoodie - Women's$379.00Buy Now

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