Tougher waterproof jackets like the Marmot Minimalist and Outdoor Research Foray are about 5 ounces heavier. Ultralight rain shells like the Patagonia Alpine Houdini and Outdoor Research Helium II get down to around 6 ounces, but they don't come close to the usability, comfort and on-trail performance of the Arc’teryx (outside of water resistance). As compromises go, it’s a good one, and most hikers should be really pleased with the venting.Īt 10.2 ounces on our scale in a medium size, the Tenquille is really lightweight. Overall performance was better than most shells, and to improve would most likely sacrifice its wind defenses. The jacket easily outperforms fully waterproof jackets, particularly thanks to its stretchy side panels, but we still did overheat on a few occasions. The softshell-style construction, thin materials and breathable fabrics under the arms all make for good venting, particularly in cooler temperatures. It’s enough for most day hikes and shorter treks. Wind resistance is similar, with enough of a barrier to block mild, blustery conditions, but not the kind of gusts you’d find at the top of a substantial peak. However, on a number of hikes in drizzly and snowy conditions, we did not experience much leakage. Another place of weakness is the stretchy side panels, which are made out of a softer and more air and water permeable fabric.
It is not fully waterproof, and sustained rainfall will eventually make its way through the thin barrier and start to soak in. The DWR does its job, beading up falling raindrops, and the tightly woven polyester is reasonably impervious to moisture. The exterior finish is a smooth softshell that offers solid wind and water resistance. Stretchy side panels are great for breathability But for those looking to fill out their gear closet with a breathable 2 to 3-season outer layer, the Tenquille is a great choice. It’s not a jacket for someone looking for a single, year-round shell (a waterproof rain jacket is still a better option there). As always with Arc’teryx products, the material, build quality, and price are all at the high end. As a lightweight softshell, it’s everything you need for shoulder season hiking in light precipiation: good water and wind protection, packability, and a stretchy, athletic fit. The Arc’teryx Tenquille is not waterproof, windproof, or insulated, and all those “nots” make it one of our favorite hiking shells for moderate conditions. To see how the Tenquille stacks up, see our comparison table and article on the best softshell jackets.
Below we break down the Tenquille's wind and water resistance, breathability, weight, fit, and more. Below we break down our findings, including wind and wet weather performance, breathability, and weight and packability. We’ve had our Tenquille for nearly nine months and have given it use in conditions ranging from cool and drizzling to snowing and blustery.
These activities are right up our alley, so we decided to see whether or not it could supplant some of our favorite outer layers. The Nuclei AR ($399) is the warmest of their Coreloft jackets, utilizing windstopper, and is fully taped with 100g of insulation.Encroaching on territory typical of a waterproof rain jacket, the Arc’teryx Tenquille is a wind and water resistant softshell for hiking and trekking. These are likely to be a staple with folks who spend their winters working outside in cold environments. While I only got to put these on at the show, it was unreal how quickly my hands heated up.
Primaloft is mapped into the glove, for improved dexterity and warmth, while taped seams reduce the bulk and weight. Their glove line gets a complete makeover, with 25 new models, including the flagship Lithic glove ($249). We didn’t meet with everyone, and it seemed that fewer climbing brands are going to the winter show these days, but here’s a look at all the new stuff we saw that related to climbing. Two days of rest, however, and I felt well enough to make the trek and check out all the goods coming out in the Fall of 2015. I’d taken a group out skiing on a 13,000’ peak that morning and the seemingly insignificant cold I had been dealing with seemed to take advantage of the altitude to sucker punch me when I wasn’t looking. Two days before I was supposed to head to the Winter OR Show, I was NOT feeling well.
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