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FlyPenFly t1_irxavr6 wrote

Arcteryx and Patagonia. Both have credible lifetime warranties if the item wasn't completely abused... and sometimes even if they are.

Underwear, find the most comfortable, buy 10, just replace it every 2 years.

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Chiguy1216 t1_irxs8ep wrote

I'd say for that specific sort of group you should throw Mountain Hardware in there too

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FlyPenFly t1_iry6obe wrote

MH is okay but third tier on the level of Marmot, TNF, Mammut, OR, and that sort.

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ol_jerry t1_irybe1n wrote

I put OR above these for sure, but below Patagonia/arcteryx. Comparing them to marmot is not fair. Can’t speak for mammut though.

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des09 t1_irysokj wrote

I'd put MAMMUT to the top, in my own opinion, I own 4 or 5 items and every one has exceeded expectations. OR is close, just a bit less consistent. Arc'teryx used to be amazing, but I stopped buying it because I feel the value just isn't there, too expensive.

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FlyPenFly t1_irzcjpb wrote

Mammut has that super slim euro cut. Great if you’re that slim build. Bad if you like weights or a lot of desserts.

I burst through a pair of pants on the thighs when I had to carry a bunch of snowboards up a hill and my thighs swolled.

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des09 t1_irzcps0 wrote

Very true, especially in their shirts.

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Sukaphuk t1_is2b2qu wrote

I'd put all of them under swedish brand Klättermusen. Really impressed by their quality.

https://www.klattermusen.com/en/

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des09 t1_is34ci1 wrote

Thanks for the recommendation, but their USA prices are pretty astronomical. Its probably a combination of tariffs, hiding the shipping costs, and no interest in us as a market. Its too bad, because its really good looking stuff.

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curiosity_abounds t1_iry9dm2 wrote

Way below Aeteryx in quality. And a step below Patagonia in quality

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Chiguy1216 t1_irz94mb wrote

I'd argue their quality has notably improved in the last 6 or so years

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curiosity_abounds t1_irzl0t0 wrote

Glad you’ve had success. I’ve spent a lot of money on Mountain Hardware over the past two years because I’ve got a warehouse near me and I have to say I have become very disappointed. I decided I’d rather just spend the money and add to my small but ever growing Arc’Teryx collection. I’ve never tossed out anything from them. They are way more expensive though

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NoAngel2022 t1_is0ozqf wrote

I've stopped buying Mountain Hardware. Had two ill-fitting shirts that wore out quickly, while fading. And a pair of pants - ditto. Don't know how MH got into good outfitter stores.

Patagonia all the way. They have a used website as well and you can trade stuff in.

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curiosity_abounds t1_is1355t wrote

Mountain Hardware is a branch of the same company as Columbia and Prana. They’re all about the same quality and they all made a turn towards being trendy a few years back. I only buy them when they’re on severe discount, and still consider if I should just save up and get something more durable. They’re like the trendy fast fashion I can throw in with my 10 year old durable gear to be more up to date in colors and cuts

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