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Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

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    Buckeye
    Haraki san Prodigy
    Joined: 7 Aug 2023

    For what it’s worth, I used to be a huge Arc’teryx fan. They were subsequently sold to Anta (a Chinese company), who left the BCI (better cotton initiative) to continue using cotton from the Xinjiang region of China (where forced/slave labor of Uighar muslims to work crop fields has been reported). Of course, I’m not an international trade expert, or cotton expert, or clothing expert, or… you get the point. I also don’t support 3Sixteen (India) and Post O’alls (China) for reasons in the same bucket. Again, I’m not an expert, I can’t say I have even a tenth of the information, and I could be completely wrong in my decision.

    Iron heart appears to be a company that supports ethical manufacturing, fair pay for workers, environmentally conscious sourcing and development practices, and just plain appears to treat people well. It’s becoming harder and harder to find clothing companies to purchase from that can say all of those things. So, very grateful to you guys and the work that you do!

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      WhiskeySandwich
      啓蒙家
      Joined: 1 Mar 2023

      I have an Atom that I downsized as a mid layer, under a IH CPO, for riding motorcycles in the winter. That and my 362 is all that’s needed in the 30f range. I love that thing.

      "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
      -Seneca

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        steelworker
        見習いボス
        @Megatron1505
        Joined: 16 Apr 2014

        @Megatron1505 system? I dont have one. Other than no cotton if its cold and snowy.
        Read the thread and thats some serious apparel, you guys know alot more about it than I do.

        Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
        Well, I have others.

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          Megatron1505
          見習いボス
          Joined: 10 Jul 2011

          @Buckeye , I didn’t know about them leaving the BCI, that’s not good at all. I know what you mean about the difficulty in finding ethically sourced…..well, anything these days.

          Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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            Megatron1505
            見習いボス
            @steelworker
            Joined: 10 Jul 2011

            @steelworker , it can get a bit of an obsession, which is something most folks here can relate to.

            The whole layering system thing is probably the most common question asked on Reddit Arcteryx threads. People really seem to want to know how others stack their clothing on cold days.

            I think it’s the outdoor clothing worlds equivalent of “how breathable is that denim” ? 😅

            Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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              seawolf
              Mod Squad
              Joined: 28 Oct 2011

              The Atom LT is my favorite travel jacket. I blacked out the logo with a sharpie 😉

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              “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

              @zeebeeleather

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                Megatron1505
                見習いボス
                Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                @seawolf , low key ninja style, I like it.

                Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                  deanclean
                  Iron Heart Deity
                  Joined: 17 Jan 2014

                  It’s great stuff. I have a few items but have no idea what they are called. I most recently got a light waterproof jacket for my trip to Ireland back in May. Of course it didn’t rain a drop for the entire trip. Probably the nicest weather I have ever experienced there. But that’s the way it goes.

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                    Megatron1505
                    見習いボス
                    Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                    I just bought a vintage (2006) Gamma MX hoodie from Vinted for next to nothing (£40).

                    The taped seam at the bottom has been stitched in place, and it’s a little faded around the seams but it should be great for hikes in crap weather without worrying too much about it.

                    I’ll throw it in the wash with some Arcteryx soap and replace the DWR when it gets here then throw some pics up.

                    Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                      nrtphotos
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      Joined: 26 Apr 2022

                      I have a fairly good sized collection of Arc’teryx, I’m in BC so it was a local brand. I bought all of my stuff before COVID. The brand has completely lost its way and the quality has nose dived on a lot of the products since they were bought out. It’s basically a hype beast brand and here in BC it’s basically just considered a flex to wear it to show how much money you spent.

                      Patagonia is a better brand and FAR better warranty for 99% of the population. There’s very few people who need the weight savings from Arc’teryx.

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                        PJ
                        Haraki san Student
                        Joined: 6 Jun 2022

                        Only have one piece.
                        Got it in january from a friend who had stocked up on these Leaf stuff.🤙
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                        Peter 🤙😎

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                          Anesthetist
                          見習いボス
                          Joined: 14 May 2011

                          Looking toasty @PJ and that looks like the perfect piece for Norway.

                          I bought this Veilance Mionn for our Norway trip but I think it will get a lot of use this fall.
                          It is a hair lighter than an Atom hoody but obviously a different cut.

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                          It fits a hair large but will be good for layering. It also has these massive chest pockets than can fit anything that my Bellroy sling can. Great design.

                          IG: bluehandsslim

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                            Anesthetist
                            見習いボス
                            Joined: 14 May 2011

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                            IG: bluehandsslim

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                              Megatron1505
                              見習いボス
                              @nrtphotos
                              Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                              @nrtphotos I think you have to be quite careful about what Arcteryx items you buy these days in terms of quality. After my Gamma MX purchase today, which is made in Canada, I’m interested in looking back at some vintage stuff.

                              The brand is not too well known where I am (in the UK) so its still more of an “if you know, you know” thing over here.

                              Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                Megatron1505
                                見習いボス
                                Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                                @Anesthetist , that looks great, very stylish and subtle.

                                @PJ , interested how the LEAF version compares to the standard. I’m guessing much more durable for military applications.

                                Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                  nrtphotos
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  @Megatron1505
                                  Joined: 26 Apr 2022

                                  @Megatron1505 I think only the Alpha SV is made in Canada, that’s it. The brand has become a bit of a running joke in BC, it’s mainly worn by young kids or office guys trying to flex their wealth. Obviously you will see it on the trails and outdoors but it’s basically a status symbol in BC. The laminated seams are absolute trash for longevity, I will never buy another jacket with them. Doesn’t matter how you treat them or wash them either. The warranty and customer service is abysmal now too.

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                                    Megatron1505
                                    見習いボス
                                    Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                                    @nrtphotos , that’s quite sad to hear, but I guess when a brand which is known for quality and dependability lets those things slip then this is what happens.

                                    I haven’t experienced anything bad myself yet, in fact my Zeta SL which all the Redditors say is “trash” due to using Paclite Pro has stood up for almost three years of use now.

                                    For me, I’ll enjoy what I have and most likely look for bargains on the secondary market of older items if I want to get anything else.

                                    Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                      meatmarketdenim1
                                      Haraki san Expert
                                      @Anesthetist
                                      Joined: 30 Aug 2024

                                      @Anesthetist
                                      That’s a really cool jacket/hoody. Kinda like coach jacket vibe

                                      last edited by 24 Sept 2024, 08:13 A 1 Reply Last reply 24 Sept 2024, 14:22 Reply Quote 1
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                                        Anesthetist
                                        見習いボス
                                        @meatmarketdenim1
                                        Joined: 14 May 2011

                                        @meatmarketdenim1 hadnt thought about it in that light, but you’re right 😎

                                        IG: bluehandsslim

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                                          Megatron1505
                                          見習いボス
                                          Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                                          Ignore my last post, I’m a big fat liar. Just bought a Proton because it was on sale 🤦‍♂️

                                          Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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