ARB Jacket: Exclusive announcement to ExPo members!
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teotwaki
Excelsior!
Mine came today! Tried it on outside in a cool breeze. Here are a few observations.
Zippered handwarmer pockets could have slightly larger openings to easily accomodate the sleeve cuffs. The cuffs have a velcro adjuster that is a little bulky.
The material seems pretty tough and should not easily snag. It is not stretchy though.
There is a small inner pocket for holding a cell phone. Unfortunately it is located low near the hem rather than in the chest area. This means opening up the zipper almost all the way to get at it.
I normally take a medium in North Face and other gear and this ARB jacket fits fine. Seems to have a little extra room in the stomach/chest area for folks who enjoy Aussie beer.
The light fleece lining is just right. The high collar is great at keeping the wind off of my neck.
All in all a great price for the jacket.
Zippered handwarmer pockets could have slightly larger openings to easily accomodate the sleeve cuffs. The cuffs have a velcro adjuster that is a little bulky.
The material seems pretty tough and should not easily snag. It is not stretchy though.
There is a small inner pocket for holding a cell phone. Unfortunately it is located low near the hem rather than in the chest area. This means opening up the zipper almost all the way to get at it.
I normally take a medium in North Face and other gear and this ARB jacket fits fine. Seems to have a little extra room in the stomach/chest area for folks who enjoy Aussie beer.
The light fleece lining is just right. The high collar is great at keeping the wind off of my neck.
All in all a great price for the jacket.
mountainpete
Spamicus Eliminatus
Received my jacket. Good and very bad.
Good: Nice jacket. Good materials. It will even make a great jacket to do some warm winter mountain biking in. It does fit a bit small but not really that bad. I ordered one size big and I think that's OK if you ever plan to wear a thicker shirt underneath. Over a T-shirt, I think the regular size is fine.
Bad: Shipping. This was PAINFUL. Not in that ARB is a bad shipper, but rather UPS. The shipment was sent via the cheapest option available - UPS ground. Unfortunately UPS ground charges customs brokerage fees unlike Air shipments. So here is the breakdown of additional charges:
Declared value: $111.29 CAD
$18.92 duty (because the package was declared as made in China - correct description)
$6.51 taxes (pretty standard)
$39.10 brokerage fee for UPS
$1.95 tax on the brokerage fee
Total extra cost: $66.48
Recommendation to Canadians: Do not purchase. That $100 jacket just cost me $200. Big disappointment.
Pete
Good: Nice jacket. Good materials. It will even make a great jacket to do some warm winter mountain biking in. It does fit a bit small but not really that bad. I ordered one size big and I think that's OK if you ever plan to wear a thicker shirt underneath. Over a T-shirt, I think the regular size is fine.
Bad: Shipping. This was PAINFUL. Not in that ARB is a bad shipper, but rather UPS. The shipment was sent via the cheapest option available - UPS ground. Unfortunately UPS ground charges customs brokerage fees unlike Air shipments. So here is the breakdown of additional charges:
Declared value: $111.29 CAD
$18.92 duty (because the package was declared as made in China - correct description)
$6.51 taxes (pretty standard)
$39.10 brokerage fee for UPS
$1.95 tax on the brokerage fee
Total extra cost: $66.48
Recommendation to Canadians: Do not purchase. That $100 jacket just cost me $200. Big disappointment.
Pete
adventureduo
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mountainpete said:
Thats ridiculous dude.
RoundOut
Explorer
:yikes: :yikes: :yikes: :yikes: :yikes: :yikes: :yikes: :yikes:mountainpete said:
This is wrong all day long!
Unbelievable liability to order something from the US that is being delivered north of the border. I don't know how any Canadian is willing to take that risk. That plain sucks!
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mountainpete
Spamicus Eliminatus
At least it's a nice jacket. 
teotwaki
Excelsior!
mountainpete said:
Don't all those taxes go towards universal health care and other Canadian stuff? Next time have the jacket sent to me, I'll remove all the tags and jam it in a tiny box with a note:
Dear MountainPete,
Please stop leaving your smelly old jacket at my house. I am tired of always shipping it to you in Canada. Next time I'll help you pack.
Jim
cruiseroutfit
Well-known member
mountainpete said:
Ouch!
For any other Canadians thinking of the jacket. I would be happy to ship it up via USPS, dodges brockerage and taxes I'm told (send a couple packages up there a week). No charge to ship to me as I'll bring it in with a regular stocking order.
Scott Brady
Founder
Just got mine... A really nice jacket!
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Scott Brady
Founder
I normally wear an XL, but ordered an XXL. It fits perfect.
detailbarn
Adventurer
well I got my ARB jacket some time ago and just can't seem to wear it ever. It's alittle smaller then I like my jackets since I wear multiple layers when I'm outside. So my lose is someone else's gain first $80.00 takes it. Shipped to the lower 48 included. SIZE IS XXL same as scotty. Paypal only email me at the address below.
thanks
dl2.0@mac.com
thanks
dl2.0@mac.com
tdesanto
Expedition Leader
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