 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi all I'm new on here, and have just bought myself an arcteryx sidewinder shell jacket. does anyone use them ? are they any good? I've lusted after arcteryx stuff for quite some time and decided to take the plunge this year before i head off to nutria in a few weeks time. Im a keen hunter too and have lots of other brands. id been a big fan of north face gear until i started to notice it seems to be getting worse and worse quality wise.
appreciate any comments!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Welcome to Snowheads!! It should do the job of keeping the weather out, you just need to work out your layering strategy under it for various temperatures.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I've not got one but i know plenty of people that do and they love them. Quality and aftersales from them is great. As Dave says you'll need to sort layering
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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acm, not daft at all. Got one. Wonderful jacket. With 2 or 3 merino layers it will cope with any weather. Waterproof but breaths, so can sit on it when partaking of luncheon.
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I've had one for 10 years I think. Actually wear something else most of the time these days but it is still a fantastic jacket - cut is brilliant and love that curved offset zip and excellent hood - really seems to move with your head so you can still see when you shoulder check. Reassuringly expensive 
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thanks guys! so i guess i need to start another thread on the best layering combination!
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acm, layering combination entirely personal = what works for me won't work for you.
Trial and error. A Backpack helps 
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just bought a berghaus aerate 25! awesome backpack!
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| thanks guys! so i guess i need to start another thread on the best layering combination! |
As you asked, here are some of my thoughts on base layers: http://www.luex.com/magazine/2014/11/18/base-layer-101
Plenty of other good options out there too, but those are the best I've tried.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Basically you need a base layer, a mid-layer and an insulation layer to go under your shell. The thickness of layers will depend on weather. A light down vest serves well as an insulation layer. It might not be needed at all, but it can be kept in a backpack for when you need it. Or you can put it on in the morning and then put it in a backpack if gets too warm. Allow for some space between layers too.
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