The Arc’teryx logo is on the chest in a gray color that isn’t overly distracting.

Having 3 color options is a nice touch and the Gore-Tex material gives it a very smooth look. The hood and chin guard is comfortable and soft.Īlthough it isn’t the most important thing, the Fission SV looks great. The cuffs on this durable jacket with hoody have Velcro adjustments that will stand up to repeated wear and won’t catch on to the environment or other gear. These drawcords are located on the hood, the waist, and them. Arc’teryx also made this water-resistant jacket with an extremely small seam allowance to further reduce bulk and increased wearer movement.Īll drawcords on the jacket are one-hand adjustable and won’t loosen up as you move around. It is specially designed for winter sports and other activities that require unencumbered movement. This design brings a whole new level of articulation for the wearer. The Fission SV has e3D patterning, short for Ergonomic 3-Dimensional patterning. Also, the Expedition cut is longer than normal with a drop-back hem for seat coverage. This is their widest cut and you can easily wear a base layer and multiple mid layers under this jacket. By layers, they really mean layers so you will be warmer than ever. It has a larger cut than normal so you can easily layer under it without restricting your movement. The Expedition fit is made specifically for weather protection against winter and other extreme cold conditions. The fit of this jacket is Arc’teryx‘s Expedition fit.

Also, if you’re one of those that find the scratchy friction sound of the thicker expedition-style jacket to be annoying, you’ll love how quiet this great jacket is. Not only is it extremely warm, but it also is a waterproof jacket and windproof for extra weather protection.ĭespite being such a serious rain jacket with amazing warmth, it feels soft to the touch and doesn’t feel stiff on the body. This breathable and durable jacket is just downright impressive. Benefits and Features of the Fission SV – Things We Liked Let’s take a look at some of the major selling points and benefits for the Fission SV. Essentially it can take on whatever you can throw at it in terms of weather: rain, cold, wind… The name itself explains this: Fission is for “insulated, windproof and waterproof outer layers” and SV is Arc’teryx’s label for severe weather clothing with the best warmth. This jacket is considered an expedition warm jacket and for good reason.

6 pockets total – 2 on chest, 2 side pockets and 2 internal.

XPD Expedition fit with longer than average length (about hip length).

3 color options – Anvil Gray, Oxblood and Black.

Final Take – Is the Fission SV Worth the Price?.

Benefits and Features of the Fission SV – Things We Liked.

Patagonia Frozen Range ( Men's - Women's) Now how do all these play out in practice?Ĭonsidering you only have a t-shirt under the Kappa, assuming little wind and casual use (no output), you'll most likely to wear it comfortably in temperatures over 7 deg F (-14 deg C). Though reverse engineering shows me that they aren't all that different from one another, as I explained in this post. Speaking of the performance of the insulator itself, Coreloft Continuous, it's almost impossible to determine its stance along other synthetic insulators like PrimaLoft and ThermaTek. So I'll limit the context here to the insulation.Ĭonsidering the fact that insulation density of other jackets in the market and in Arc'teryx line up mostly hover around below 100 g/m², 140 g/m² of insulation puts Kappa quite a bit ahead in warmth department.

Insulation isn't the only factor that determines warmth (face fabric, fit, length etc also play a role though weaker) - though it's the most important one.

You can see a list of Arc'teryx's all insulated jackets, their insulators and the insulation amounts in this guide I've put together. Coreloft, and specifically Coreloft Continuous, is Arc'teryx's most common synthetic insulator. Kappa is equipped with 140 g/m² of Coreloft Continuous. In summary if you're looking for a warm, comfortable, casual jacket you can use many years during cold and damp city days, then Kappa can be a great option for you (don't expect any breathability or packability, though). Being designed specifically for stationary use in damp areas, which is a pretty standard and common type of use, it's a shame that Arc'teryx never offered this absolute unit in women's counterpart. Along with Dually Belay, Fission SV and Nuclei SV Kappa ( Men's) is one of the warmest and most weather resistant synthetic insulated jackets Arc'teryx has ever manufactured.

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