One of the problems with cold weather movements is that it can get really warm while your moving out, but you can freeze up really quick when you stop. Arc’teryx LEAF answered a customer’s call for a solution and developed a stowable venting and sleeve system for the Gryphon Jacket. We’ve shown you this before but with so many new readers, it doesn’t hurt to reinforce a good thing.
Netherlands-based LEAFGEAR.COM is bringing the new Arc’Teryx LEAF collection to the EU market. Since they are especially excited about these new models in the Wolf color, they are giving away a H150 Rigger’s Belt in Black with every pre-ordered Drac Jacket and Pant in Wolf. The Drac Jackets will be shipped starting week 11, the Drac Pant in week 17.
‘Blend Into The Sprawl’ is the Arc’teryx campaign to raise awareness of their new covert tonal shade – Wolf. Designed specifically to melt into the urban landscape, it’s a shade that blends into the shadows and offers a great alternative to the traditional green and brown-based earth tones so common with tactical performance clothing.
Arc’teryx has applied Wolf to their flagship Bravo Jacket as well as three new products; the Naga Hoody and Drac Jacket and Pant.
For those of you heading to IWA next week visit booth #7A-214 to get a first hand look.
Check out all of the products available in the new Wolf shade at leaf.arcteryx.com.
I really like the new Arc’teryx Drac jacket. Here, Tactical Distributors gives you a great idea of its features and how it fits. I got mine yesterday and it is generously cut in the body. You could easily wear soft armor under it or have ample room for layering. The Burly soft shell fabric is going to wear like iron and it has all of the cool guy features even though they are subtle.
Arc’teryx is seeking a Product Line Manager for their LEAF line. The position is located in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. I’ve been to their campus and they have a fantastic facility with a great, open atmosphere. Additionally, the entire staff is friendly and a very interesting bunch of folks. I am amazed at the varied experiences and background of the Arc’teryx family. Additionally, Arc’teryx garners a great deal of respect from customers and competitors alike.
Arc’teryx is looking to expand our Law Enforcement and Armed Forces (LEAF) team!
We are seeking an organized individual with great communication skills to join our team as a Product Line Manager. In this position, you will be responsible for managing the construction of our LEAF (Law Enforcement and Armed Forces) line.
Ideally you will have:
• 3-5 years experience working in Product Line Management, preferably in the outdoor or military markets
• Effective and efficient time management skills
• An understanding of business implications and financial consequences of decisions and actions
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Ability to travel and attend trade shows
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
• Working closely with LEAF designers on development of seasonal line plans and design brief creations
• Maintaining and developing program briefs and documents through seasonal line developments and proto review to marketing hand off
• Researching and advising on strategic changes in the market to influence a worldwide line development strategy
• Identifying and documenting target market consumer profiles
• Providing input on marketing concepts, catalog layouts, and brand messaging to ensure marketing resonates with target market
• Identifying category growth opportunities and new market product potential
• Researching and analyzing competitor and market product, consumer and competitive trends
• Working with Marketing and Sales to ensure that key product developments are being communicated, internally and to the market
For more information, please see www.arcteryx.com, About Us, Careers.
If this sounds like you, then please apply by attaching your resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format to hr@arcteryx.com. It is important to quote “1202-LPLM-sol†in the subject line of your email.
If you have been drooling like we have over the new Naga Hoody and Drac Jacket from Arc’teryx LEAF then fret not. You don’t have to wait any more. Tactical Distributors got them in FAST.
The Naga Hoody is available in Crocodile or the new Wolf color. It is a very interesting construction that is intended to be worn with armor or as a stand alone/layering piece. Of a modified Raglan construction, the body is breathable and the sleeves and hood are made from an abrasion resistant fabric. The sleeves are topped off with thumb loops for cold weather wear. Both fabrics feature a comfortable rear nap, just like a traditional hoody. It also incorporates a traditional polo-style zip up collar which is independent from the hood so that the neck can still be closed up even when the hood is down. Additionally, you will also note one flat chest pocket with an angled zipper. When I spoke with the guys at Arc’teryx at SHOT Show they let me know that this has an athletic cut so take that into consideration when ordering. And they weren’t kidding. I had to go up a size and it’s still snug.
If you could If you could use one word to describe the Drac Jacket it would be “Burly”. A common word in the ski industry, it is quite apropos here as well. But, in my opinion, it gives off an even more streamlined look than its predecessors the Bravo and Combat Jackets. It’s also warmer and this goes back to that Burly double weave fabric used in its construction. It features pit zips as well as two bicep pockets with Velcro fields for IFF as well as two zippered hand warmer pockets mounted low on the jacket in the traditional fashion. The cuffs incorporate die-cut laminated Velcro adjusters. Available in Crocodile and Wolf.
The Arc’teryx LEAF Hide Dry Line debuted at SHOT Show and provides full weather protection and concealment using new GORE-TEX® MultiCam® print textiles and performance designs. It now includes both the Alpha (Jacket, Parka and Pants) and Gryphon Series (Halfshell and Pant).
The Alpha Parka features a longer hem with Arc’teryx features that are far from standard including chest pockets
This photo shows you the production model with color matched zippers. Arc’teryx has shown a great deal of attention to detail.
The Gryphon Halfshell is the ultimate hybrid hooded jacket that combines weather-resistant, durable hardshell fabric across the yoke and sleeves with softshell seamless torso and Roll and Stow sleeve system.
