Arc'teryx Tau Jacket

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The Tau Jacket is a wind shirt made by Arc'teryx. It has an average rating of 3 stars (out of 5), based on 2 user reviews.

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From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The Arc'teryx Tau Jacket blends high performance wind-blocking fleece, a trim, technical cut and timeless style. Made from Polartec® Wind Pro® with Hardface® Technology, a smooth-faced fleece that blocks most of the wind the Tau Jacket is an ideal midweight layer or wear it as a jacket during high output aerobic activities in cold conditions. The Tau Jacket also has a timeless style that will surly make it one of your favorite jackets when the weather starts to get chilly. Arc'teryx Tau Jacket Features: Hip length Full front zip with chin guard Two hand pockets with laminated zippers Two chest pockets DWR finish Materials: Polartec Wind Pro with Hardface Technology - midweight Schoeller Dynamic Weight: 515 g / 18.2 oz (M)"

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Arcteryx Men's Tau Jacket (Fall 2009) The Tau Jacket by Arcteryx is made with Polartec Wind Pro with Hardface Technology, asmooth-faced fleece that blocks 4 times more wind than traditional fleece yet maintains85% of the breathability. This highly durable textile encourages stand-alone use, thetrim patterning layers without bulk, and mechanical stretch provides mobility. Specifications: Hip length Full front zip with chin guard Two hand pockets with laminated zippers Two chest pockets DWR finish Weight: 515 g / 18.2 oz (size medium) We are not able to ship Arcteryx products outside the US because of that other thing."

From US Outdoor Store:
"Description of Arcteryx Tau JacketDriven by innovation, ARC'TERYX was founded to build better gear. They didn’t just focus on incremental advancements, but on radically improving the status quo. They began with climbing harnesses and then proceeded to tackle packs and apparel with the same single-minded obsession for creating the lightest, best performing, and highest quality products available. To realize their vision they’ve created groundbreaking new construction technology, developed paradigm-shifting designs and harnessed major fabric technology developments. Highly durable, wind resistant, insulated jacket. The Tau Jacket is made with Polartec® Wind Pro® with Hardface® Technology, a smooth-faced fleece that blocks 4 times more wind than traditional fleece yet maintains 85% of the breathability. This highly durable textile encourages stand-alone use, the trim patterning layers without bulk, and mechanical stretch provides mobility.Features:Moisture-resistant oute"

From Sierra Trading Post:
"Pack along this highly compressible, lightweight hiking jacket from Arc'Teryx next time you hit the trail. Nylon shell is water and wind resistant. Hidden drawstring waist.Mesh pit gussets.Reflective logo.Dual pockets.Soft-lined collar. Length 31"10 oz. Machine wash, hang dry. <b>Closeouts</b>. Canada. Size: M(39-41) L(42-44) XL(45-47)"

User Reviews

Men's Tau Jacket
Reviewed by Lowlander, Apr 03, 2007

"I've been using the Tau Jacket for three years now. Its strengths are that it is windproof, very lightweight and it looks good when you are wearing it. On the downside, I'm really not a fan of the elastic waist on the coat. I'm sure there are people that would argue that this makes it more windproof, but I use this shirt mostly for mountain biking and sometimes for backpacking, and in both cases I find that the elastic causes the shirt to ride up well above my waist."

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Tau Jacket
Reviewed by BRT Runner, Sep 25, 2004

"This jacket is the biggest waste of money. I am a trail runner, backpacker, and climber. I wanted a jacket that would be a nice summer time shell for the rain and to keep the hard winds off of me in the spring, winter, and fall. Well this shell is not designed for rain, so don't buy it for that purpose."

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