GEAR REVIEW: Arc’teryx Cerium LT Hoody

GEAR REVIEW: Arc’teryx Cerium LT Hoody

Warm at 11,500 in the High Sierra
Warm at 11,500 in the High Sierra

Technical Specs

Lounging at Guitar Lake
Lounging at Guitar Lake

Weight: 13.85oz

Size Tested: XXL

Construction: 850 fil down, Coreloft
synthetic insulation. Airetica nylon.

Store: Arc’Teryx

Mileage before Review: 2000 miles

Longest Test: 2000 miles
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GEAR REVIEW: Montbell EX Light Down Jacket

GEAR REVIEW: Montbell EX Light Down Jacket

Montbell EX Light Down Jacket

 

OVERVIEW:

Function is Beauty. The phrase is as simply as the motto. It also encapsulates what we believe here at Trail Lives; Less is More. The Montbell EX Light down jacket is a bare bones insulation layer that uses some of the lightest materials in the market. It is the lightest down jacket we have tested and is competitive in price ($200), but a lack of durability and awkward fit are problematic with this jacket. Continue reading “GEAR REVIEW: Montbell EX Light Down Jacket”