Originally Posted by
Bassmanbob
Which Arc'teryx jacket do you have. I was looking at the Alpha AR jacket. It looked like it had maximum rain protection with good ventilation in a light weight package. As you know, here in Florida, I'm not so concerned with low temperatures.
The Alpha SL, as it is cool, has pit zips, and the hood fits great under my helmet (the brim keeps the rain from running down your face and into the suit). Also, the zipper and neck area are long and come up past your mouth if you want, and when combined with the hood and brim you keep rain from entering by your face. You know here in Florida it can be like riding through a fire hose spray when it rains and I have been perfectly dry after 40 minutes in the stuff. I have the pants too. BTW - the orange with red color is VERY visible and I wear it on my boat for safety too.