It is officially that time of the year when you need that one jacket that can be used for anything and everything. A jacket that is versatile enough to be worn for your get-together as well as your snow-sport expeditions.
We all deserve a jacket like that and Arc’teryx has fulfilled the same demand of yours. If you are contemplating buying the Arcteryx Rush Jacket for yourself or your loved ones this winter, this review is gonna be very helpful for you.
And if you are not, then congratulations you are gonna have a new thing on your bucket list!
So, let’s read the review of Arcteryx Rush Jacket, and find out if it’s good enough for you or not.
Is The Arcteryx Rush Jacket Good?
Coming from one of the best winter wear brands on the market, one cannot doubt the quality of this jacket. It is actually pretty good. Made out of polyester fabric this jacket is very breathable and lightweight. Lightweight jackets come in handy during winter as they can be worn anywhere.
A waterproof material called Gore-Tex is also used in the making of this jacket. Thus, the Arcteryx Rush Jacket saves you from cold winds, cold temperatures, rain, and snowfall! But waterproof jackets are not a revolutionary thing in the market anymore as you can find many jackets that are waterproof like the Spyder Leader GTX, Helly-Hansen Alpha LIFAloft Jacket, etc.… And these cost much less than the Arcteryx Rush Jacket so only being waterproof would not make you favorites.
But the special features of this jacket would definitely make them favorites! All the skiers pay attention, please. This jacket has a big hood and has the ability to attach a ski helmet while skiing. Only skiers are gonna be aware of the significance this feature holds. I personally am extremely happy with this extra perk of this jacket.
Also, for skiers, what is the other feature we desire the most in our entire ski outfit? Lightweight but not flimsy. This jacket fulfills this desire as well. Some of the other unique features include a zipper near the armpits for air circulation and sweat reduction, watertight pockets, and multiple tapes near the seams to avoid wear and tear.
When it comes to the design and fit, this jacket does not do a very good job. The fit is snug and can be adjusted from the bottom through strings provided but it does not prevent cold air from entering, which is its main job at the end of the day. Though the zipper is quite long enough and reaches the chin of the wearer, it does not ensure warmth.
The design is pretty good as layering is in trend nowadays. But the colors are very dull. Thus, we can say that the only thing that the jacket did not quite succeed in providing is style. But if the style is what you want, there is the Helly Hansen Garibaldi Infinity Jacket. It aces when it comes to style.
Other than a few negligible perks, this jacket has it all and a few more than all. With this jacket, you will replace all the other winter apparel you own (not the stylish ones though).
Should You Buy It?
Well, I will be very honest. I tested this jacket in my home state, that is Minnesota, and I found that it was just decent, but not up to the mark as I wanted. As long as you keep the jacket tightly hugged to your body the jacket will work awesomely, but as soon as the string at the end loses, the jacket loses all its warming abilities as well.
Thus, it would be a perfect choice for people living in regions like Colorado, Vermont, New Hampshire, etc… For others, since you need something to help you out in chilling conditions, you can look for other good jackets. Some good options are the Helly-Hansen Alpha 3.0, and Spyder Avid Insulated Ski Jacket.
But, the other features are just too good to let go for skiers. If you can do with a little gush of cold winds that chills you from the inside but also works as an adrenaline rush, you are free to invest in this jacket. But if that is not the case, there are always many ski jackets available in the market at lower prices like the Helly Hansen Sogn Shell 2.0, the North Face Buildup Jacket, etc….
Conclusion
Now that we are at the end of this Arcteryx Rush Jacket review, I hope you have made up your mind by now. And if you didn’t, please do! It’s high time.
