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In order to understand the differences between the Arc'teryx Alpha, Beta and Theta waterproof-breathable shells, let's examine them by category (see all Arc'teryx existing categories).

Let's start with the SL (Super Light) type, generally built with  Gore-Tex Paclite; much lighter and compressible than the Gore-Tex Pro Shell, these shells are, on the other hand, more fragile and less resistant to abrasion.

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Discover the differences between the Alpha, Beta and Theta SL

Bonjour, je me nomme Gabrielle et depuis plusieurs années déjà, je suis une mordue de plein air! J’ai récemment eu le plaisir d’essayer un manteau imper-respirant Outdoor Research, soit le Reflexa pour femme. Je vous invite à lire ma critique.

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Le pire c'est que je ne voulais même pas ces souliers. Je voulais les The North Face Single-track, mais par accident, j'ai commandé les The North Face Alkaline GTX XCR. Je voulais les Singletrack parce qu'ils sont légers et se rangent facilement dans un sac à dos. C'est selon ces critères que j'évaluerai les Alkaline GTX XCR. Ainsi, mon erreur sera à votre avantage puisque je ne pourrai qu'être impartial!

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I didn’t want these shoes. I wanted the The North Face Singletracks, but I accidentally ordered the The North Face Alkaline GTX instead. I wanted the Singletracks because they are as light as shoes get and their soft uppers flatten easily, which make them ideal features for packing into a backpack, and light on your feet. But my "loss" is your gain. It has allowed me to be an impartial reviewer of the Alkaline.

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Click here to read The North Face Alkaline trail runner review

First up in my Hard vs. Soft Battle Royale is the Arcteryx Sabre Pant. It is as Hard as it gets! Well that’s not exactly true because Arcteryx makes their SV (severe) line of garments, and this one is not in it. 3 lines in and I already have made my review seem superfluous. Just know they are a hardshell.

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Click here to check out the Arc'teryx Sabre Pant review

This is for all the ladies that don’t like rain! It makes you cold and damp to the bones, it’s just plain uncomfortable, and worst of all, the drizzle can mess up your hair AND your style. To help you out of this soggy situation, I have compiled the top 5 waterproof-breathable shells for women. Watch out, ‘cuz we’re putting umbrella companies out of business! What are you waiting for? Read on!

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I hate to disappoint some of you, but I did not complete the trail naked, eating twigs and berries. Here's the gear I used for my West Coast Trail fun.

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Read on about the gear Jean-Yves used on the West Coast Trail

Shells. Modified from original work: size matters by Martina Rathgen http://www.flickr.com/photos/riviera2008/

Softshell ou hardshell ? Coquille ou coquille souple ? Ce sont d'excellentes question. Permettez-moi de vous fournir quelques éléments de base.

A-Les hardshells alias les coquilles imper-respirantes

• Pour la pluie…vêtement de pluie avant tout. Il est facile de faire un tissu imperméable. Il est également facile de faire un tissu respirant. Il est très difficile d’en faire qui soient respirants et imperméables en même temps. D’où l’invention du softshell : on recherche la respirabilité.

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Pour en savoir plus sur les différences entre softshell et hardshell