Too often we are quick to ditch a perfectly fine piece of running clothing when it doesn’t look on trend or sponsored athletes aren’t dressed any longer in it. For sure, you will need to reproof the GORE-TEX ™, but the jacket itself is built to last. What’s the point of splashing £300 on a hardshell that needs replacing in a year or two.

That takes a lot of forethought, planning and commitment.

Yes the materials and construction may have evolved, but the older model doesn’t look dated, out of place or like someone else designed it. Two things that stood out for me were the lines “Timeless design” and “we would rather you bought your next item to compliment, rather than replace” First off, if you compare an Arc’teryx jacket from 10 years ago to that of 2015, little has changed aesthetically. Other than having a good mooch around isles of tech clothing, we were able to meet designers and athletes, to gain a more in depth understanding of the brand. Nowhere else can you see the full range, along with learn about the brands history and reasoning behind decision making. I was invited down to the opening of Arc’teryx’s Flagship European Store in Piccadilly a week before we flew out to Chamonix. Reflective blazes on back and sleeves for enhanced visibility in low light.Cuffs push up easily for forearm venting.Elastacized brim ensures visibility when in use.Trim, slim fit, increases breathability during high output.

Venturi style vents pull air through the opening in the underarm for continuous venting.

GORE® C-KNIT™ backer technology has excellent next to skin feel.

The top of the cuff is shaped to extend its coverage, and the elasticized bottom hem seals out drafts. Articulation in the arms and gussets under the arms elevate mobility and comfort. The Norvan uses the Arc’teryx Trim fit to help minimize extraneous fabric and keep the material close to the body to maximize its breathability.

N20p 3L GORE-TEX® fabric with GORE® C-KNIT™ backer technology is exceptionally light, highly breathable, soft, supple and delivers durable waterproof breathable protection. The Norvan delivers comprehensive GORE-TEX® protection with a minimalist design fine tuned for mountain training, running or other high output sports in wet, windy weather.

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