Arcteryx Saber LT VS. Rush IS Backcountry Ski and Snowboarding Gore-Tex Jacket Battle

[@shazoids]

I have the Rush IS and absolutely love it. Wore it recently in an absolute down pour of rain on a ski trip in France. I was one of a few at the hotel who came back bone dry. I use it with a Patagonia R1 air when it’s cold or the Patagonia nano when it’s really really cold with a super thin Rapha base layer. Absolutely the best combo. I never over heat and I’m never cold just perfect. It’s taken years to find this exact combination.

[@BackcountryRenegade]

Awesome, yea it’s a great jacket. And it you layer right u can use it is all sky any conditions.

[@eddiebalisto]

I considered both jackets but went with the Sabre LT (on sale). For days when it gets warm on the mountain I like having the option of layering down. In the Spring ski season especially, it's nice to still have the softshell protection without overheating. I carry a USWE mountain bike pack when I ski, so if I need to add or take away something (liners, mask, etc) it's not a big deal to downgrade or upgrade and keep moving. I feel like having built-in insulation is more limiting, but that's just my preference. Thanks for sharing.

[@iftekharuddin]

Great video; clearly explained and touched on important points. Looking forward to more in the future. Can you consider doing a comparison video for some of the Arc shells (Beta AR/LT vs Alpha AR/FL, etc). Thanks!

[@BackcountryRenegade]

Thanks! Yes I’ll see if I can get my hands on those

[@radiantav]

Fantastic review, really good comparison.

[@silverkw]

Thank you but could you please post your height weight and the size the jackets so we can see how they fit?

[@BackcountryRenegade]

Im 5'7, 140 lbs, and both these jackets are a size small

[@silverkw]

@@BackcountryRenegade Thank you!

[@shazoids]

Great review, I bought the Rush IS on sale. Yet to wear it on the slopes. It would be good to have examples of layer systems say at -0c and -10c. I know it's different for folk but some steer. So would a T and light weight mid work at 0c for example.. Is the down mid redundant.

[@BackcountryRenegade]

Thanks for the encouragement and, for the suggestion. I do plan on having a few vids on layering systems soon. Let me know what you think of the jacket once you try it out

[@jeffreygu160]

thank you~ very detailed comparison, from head to toe

[@wallstreetoneil]

fantastic review - thank you

[@BackcountryRenegade]

Your welcome!

[@wallstreetoneil]

@@BackcountryRenegade the Rush IS is on a blowout sale here out East - I'm 5'9" #190 - I own an Alpha AR in large that I layer for resort skiing (base layer, thin almost Cross Country wind layer, then light mid-layer - then Alpha AR) but I'm thinking the Rush IS now that I know it exists, may be a great addition. I do remember trying on a Saber AR and finding it fit larger than the Alpha AR. Thoughts? And thanks again.

[@BackcountryRenegade]

@@wallstreetoneil yeah if you can get a good deal on that hop on it. It’s a great jacket. It is a bit big so you can layer and longer arms, similar to the saber, but not as long in the back. With your starts maybe start with a med.

[@casparroder3353]

Nice review!

[@BackcountryRenegade]

Thanks

[@SuperShawn]

Good review! We should go hiking sometime.

[@BackcountryRenegade]

Thanks! Yeah, sounds good, that would be fun.

[@antjohn1397]

Just bought rush is-got it on sale £299👌

[@BackcountryRenegade]

Awesome great deal

[@Thestripper1]

Saber LT vs. Rush LT would make more sense.

[@BackcountryRenegade]

Yeah ill see if i can make that vid this winter