If you've ever wondered what all those initials stand for in Arc'teryx product names, here you go:
- AR / All Round: High performance weather protection and materials, emphasizing versatility for multiple activities
- FL / Fast and Light: Minimalist, high performance, and light weight, for rapid travel in variable conditions
- IS / Insulated: Thermally insulated products that provide efficient warmth and protection from the elements
- LD / Long Distance: Light, durable footwear providing comfort, support, and protection on extended trail runs
- LT / Lightweight: High performance, minimalist design that is durable for its weight
- MX / Mixed Weather: Highly durable, breathable, and mobile. Best for mixed usage in changing weather conditions
- SL / Superlight: Superlight materials and design, emphasizing light weight and packability over durability
- SV / Severe Weather: Most durable materials and weather protection, for prolonged exposure to severe conditions
- VT / Vertical: Trail running footwear providing grip, performance, and durability on varied terrain
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Contact
Arc'teryx Equipment Inc.
100 - 2155 Dollarton Highway
North Vancouver, BC V7H 3B2
Canada
(604) 960-3001
(866) 458-2473
blog: Bird Blog
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Arc'teryx In the News
Essential Gear for our 2017 Reviewers of the Month
Our members are essential to the Trailspace community. To thank them we're once again giving every Reviewer of the Month a prize pack of 10 Essentials gear ($350+ value) . Read more
March 10, 2017
A Brief History of Outdoor Insulation: Essential #3
To celebrate extra clothing (#3 of the 10 Essentials), we looked at the origins of some classic outdoor insulation: wool and polypro baselayers, down and synthetic jackets, and ever-popular fleece. Read more
June 19, 2016
Arc'teryx Voltair Avalanche Airbag Offers Multiple Deployments
Pete Hill, Senior Designer at Arc'teryx, showed us the company's new Voltair avalanche airbag for backcountry skiers and snowboarders while at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2016. Read more
January 9, 2016
Backcountry Skis, Shells, Boots at Outdoor Retailer
New and updated backcountry ski gear is in abundance at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. We share a few ski and alpine highlights from Arc'teryx, Black Diamond, La Sportiva, Gregory, and Osprey.
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January 8, 2016
Arc'teryx Hybrid Shells, Vapur After Hours: OR Day 4
Arc'teryx designs hybrid shell jackets and pants for backcountry skiers and climbers. Vapur brings the After Hours beverages. Join us for Day 4 of Outdoor Retailer. Read more
January 25, 2014
Trailspace Top Ten: Your Best Outdoor Gear
For Trailspace's Best Outdoor Gear List, we turned to you, our community members. We've compiled one ultimate gear list from your 24,000 reviews, featuring your best shelter, sleeping bag, stove, water treatment, multi-tool, light, navigation, trekking poles, backpack, and food and drink. Read more
December 5, 2012
Outdoor Retailer Gear Show Highlights
Here are a few packs, sleeping bags, and other gear highlights we spotted from Lowe Alpine, Mountain Equipment, Gregory, Backpacker's Pantry, Jetboil, The North Face, and more. Read more
August 6, 2012
Outdoor Apparel Highlights from Outdoor Retailer
Here are a few footwear and apparel highlights we spotted from Keen, Mountain Hardwear, Icebreaker, La Sportiva, Icebreaker, Sierra Designs, The North Face, and DownTek. Read more
August 5, 2012
Outdoor Retailer: Hiking Gear Preview
Companies offer a plethora of new hiking and backpacking packs. Apparel not only keeps you warm and dry, but can also cool you down. Trekking poles get lighter and more compact. Read more
July 30, 2012
Outdoor Retailer: Climbing Gear Preview
Companies vie for "lightest helmet ever" honors. Plus, ropes with two diameters and touch-sensitivity, new double-axel cams for tight, tricky placements, a crevasse rescue device (no Z-pulley necessary), and bags to keep all your climbing gear organized. Read more
July 29, 2012
Arc'teryx makes all-weather capes for homeless
Arc’teryx is known for its high-end outdoor apparel, but staying warm and dry shouldn't be a luxury. The company turns its end-of-roll and discontinued Gore-Tex fabrics into outdoor necessities: all-weather capes for the homeless and disadvantaged. Read more
December 27, 2011
Outdoor Retailer: Gore-Tex Active Shell promises waterproof fabric with high breathability
Gore-Tex promises the most breathable waterproof membrane yet with its new Active Shell fabric. Arc'teryx, Mammut, and Adidas are on board to offer fast and light alpine jackets with Active Shell for fall 2011. Read more
January 23, 2011
Q&A: How to Find Discontinued Gear
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July 20, 2007
