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Fits:, 3.75 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
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Quality of Product, 4.8 out of 54.8
Comfort
Comfort, 4.7 out of 54.7
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Durability of product, 4.7 out of 54.7
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WA
Age:45-54
Gender:Male
Your Height:168cm - 175cm
5 out of 5 stars.
Great Patrol Vest
7 months ago
Fits snugly with very large back pocket for Avy gear. Many convenient front zipper pockets for first aid supplies. Radio pocket is well placed and convenient.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: Large
Q: Pros:
A: Tons of storage space.
Q: Cons:
A: Adj. cords on sides are too long
I use this product for:Ski/Snowboard
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on Patrol Vest, 2021-2023
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Fits:, 2 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Comfort
Comfort, 5.0 out of 55.0
Durability of product
Durability of product, 4.0 out of 54.0
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Age:45-54
Gender:Male
4 out of 5 stars.
Size down
a year ago
Fantastic vest but size down for sure. I am 5’10” / 195lbs and have a medium, could’ve went for the small.
Q: Activity
A: Ski patrol
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Fits:, 5 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Comfort
Comfort, 4.0 out of 54.0
1 Comment
a year ago
What is your chest measurement? Surprised you said small at 5’10 195lbs.
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Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
4 out of 5 stars.
Almost perfect :-)
a year ago
I bought this vest for ski patrolling but as I work as a medic in MTB and trail running event,
The vest is well thought, the fabric is super solid, the waist belt is super convenient, spread the weight on your hips and help stabilize the vest on your body, not perfect when running, but better than a backpack. Lots of well place pocket, the radio pocket is nicely place and hold the radio nicely.
As improvement, I would had a place to attach the radio mike around the right shoulder, I understand the elastic on the side of the vest for more mobility but I would add some strap for went you want a better fit. I would love to see some organizer pocket in the main pockets, there is only one.
the vest fit super tall, I knew it before I bought it, I took a medium, because I like to layer a lot. it would be perfect when the vest will be full. I Could have buy a small.
Super happy with my purchase so far!
Q: Activity
A: ski patrol,touring, medic on events
Q: Your Height:
A: 5' 6"
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on Patrol Vest, 2021-2023
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Fits:, 4 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Comfort
Comfort, 4.0 out of 54.0
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Massif du sud, Québec
Age:55-64
Gender:Female
4 out of 5 stars.
Très bonne veste utilitaire
a year ago
J'adore ma veste de patrouille. Elle beaucoup de pochettes de rangement pour organiser mon matériel. Permet de bien repartir la charge.
Translate with GoogleQ: Pros:
A: Beaucoup de pochettes pratiques
Q: Cons:
A: Small très grand, sangles epaule
Q: Activity
A: Patrouille de ski
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Comfort
Comfort, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Age:35-44
Gender:Female
Body TypePetite
5 out of 5 stars.
Used and Loved
a year ago
We were outfitted with this vest at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics as our issued Patrol uniform. It definitely had a lot of diversity, and made me rethink my backpack I used until then. I agree that the zipper pulls easily fall out, and that would be my only complaint. There is a ton of space and we had to layer under them through very cold to very warm conditions, so having them be adjustable was nice, sometimes I had a puffy with 4 layers under and in the later spring a shell and base layer.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: Small
Q: Pros:
A: Space
Q: Cons:
A: zipper pulls go missing
Q: Activity
A: Ski Patrol
Q: Your Height:
A: 5'2"
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Comfort
Comfort, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Choteau, MT
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Just what I was looking for!
a year ago
I love this vest! I'm free of my back pack, and it carries everything I need for the day!
Q: Pros:
A: feels great on
Q: Cons:
A: All patrollers need one to match
Q: Activity
A: ski patrol
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on Patrol Vest, 2021-2023
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Fits:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Montana
Age:45-54
Gender:Male
Body TypeSolid
4 out of 5 stars.
Solid patrol vest, but could use some improvement.
a year ago
This is a solid patrol vest. It for collateral duties that require additional equipment and tools; control work, setting fence, signs. It has plenty of pocket and storage space, once it's fully loaded it's kinda like a pack. If you pack this full you will have the same issues on a lift as you would a pack which is more problematic since this vest is not as easy to peel off and swing into a lap.
Issues that I have with the pack:
As everyone else has stated, it would be nice to have external pen/marker slots, in one of the pockets even would be nice.
The lack of gear loops is also a annoying feature. It would be nice to have them on the front near the bottom of the ribs.
I do a lot of boot packing when doing control work, ski carry loops would be really nice, my old Wary vest had them.
Instead of shock cord for the side gussets I think static P-cord would be better, or even better would be 1" cinch straps, it would make the vest fit more snug and less moving around.
I found that since this vest tends to fit very large that the shoulders have a tendency to slip. A higher cut on the neck other addition of a breast strap would be nice here.
I patrol fulltime, 5-6 days a week and have run this vest through the gauntlet, other than wearing out the shock cord on the sides it has held up well. I'll continue to rock this one probably for a long time yet to come, unless they make those improvements on a new edition. This is a solid work vest and I would purchase it again. But, I would go with a Medium or small next time. I am 5'11, 190 and even with heavy insulating layers and the gussets fully cinched, it is still loose on me.
Q: Pros:
A: Waist belt, construction, pockets
Q: Cons:
A: Size, side gussets, lack of loops
Q: Activity
A: Patrol, control, route work.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on Patrol Vest, 2021-2023
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Fits:
Fits:, 4 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Ottawa, ON
Age:45-54
Gender:Male
Body TypeSolid
4 out of 5 stars.
Somewhat got it right
a year ago
So this the second vest that I ordered as I returned the first thanks to a manufacturing defect. This second was near perfect with the zipper pullers missing or falling off (because they were not knotted on properly or in a consistent manner). This is something I can easily fix myself but ... really... Arc'teryx, the quality control on this item is not helping your brand.
That being said... I have worn it a couple times already and it is comfortable and functional. No more sitting awkwardly on the chair lift with the backpack. Also, on those windy days, the vests provide that added layer of wind protection as well as a convenient way to warm the hands as you climb up the hill in the chair. I also enjoy the adjustability over the patrol jacket, the cushioning, the ability to balance the weight front-to-back (unlike a backpack), and the convenience factor of having large front pockets to store my kit. I feel I would have preferred the Medium (sold out at the time) as the Large is quite big but you know how it is with items. Timing is key.
A Large is recommended if you are a heavy set individual (e.g. XXL+) and/or over 6'3" otherwise the Medium should be sufficient. As it stands, I can only see myself using the Large for the ski hills with my patrol winter coat but we patrol over the summer at marathons, concerts, etc and with my patrol polo underneath, it sits quite large and loose. So I anticipate for the L-to-XL male, a Large vest would be fine for the winter only with a heavy coat but I recommend going for a Medium (if available).
Q: Pros:
A: Functional, adjustable, good design
Q: Cons:
A: Quality control, make more Medium!
Q: Activity
A: Ski patrol
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on Patrol Vest, 2021-2023
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Fits:, 4 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 3.0 out of 53.0
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Evergreen, CO
Age:55-64
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
BEST VEST EVER!
2 years ago
I use this vest in mountain rescue and it is wonderful. It is well made, abundance of pockets so you can carry everything. I bought the original version and I strongly encouraged Arc'teryx to bring them back into production. Thank you, just bought another one!
Q: Pros:
A: It carries everything and it keeps
Q: Cons:
A: I had to sew the zipper pull tabs.
Q: Activity
A: Mountain Rescue, Snowmobiling, TRAX, ATV's
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on Patrol Vest, 2021-2023
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Fits:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
1 Comment
a year ago
Hi, would this be too heavy for the summer or is it lightweight? Thanks!
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Maine
Age:55-64
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
4 out of 5 stars.
Impressive product
2 years ago
1. Zipper pull-strings have already come loose and fallen off the zipper.
2. The attachment for the radio retaining cord is very difficult to manipulate.
Q: Pros:
A: Overall quality
Q: Cons:
A: 2 details
Q: Activity
A: Ski patrol
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 3 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 4.0 out of 54.0
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MSSP
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Comfortable
2 years ago
I’ve patrolled with it a few times now and I can say that it is by far the most comfortable vest I’ve used yet. I no longer feel like I’m wearing a corset. The build quality looks far and above other brands. The highest compliment I can give a product today is that I would buy it again.
Q: Pros:
A: Comfort, quality, storage
Q: Cons:
A: None
Q: Activity
A: Alpine Ski Patrol
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 4 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Stoneham
Age:35-44
Gender:Female
Body TypePetite
5 out of 5 stars.
Great features!
2 years ago
I bought this a month ago, I found it very comfortable and well designed for ski patroller. Plenty of pockets to distribute the weight makes this vest really comfortable. Easy access for tools and first aid kit. I highly recommend it ! side and shoulder straps to adjust the vest makes it even more comfortable. Since it is unisex, it is built a little big.. but I am very small so there is probably not enough demand to make XSmall size. I would suggest to make the shoulder ajustement straps a little bit smaller, therefore it could make a better fit for xsmall/ small women.
Q: Pros:
A: perfect for resort ski patrolling
Q: Activity
A: ski patrol
Yes, I recommend this product.
Originally posted on Patrol Vest, 2021-2023
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Fits:, 4 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Oregon
Age:55-64
Gender:Male
Body TypeLean
5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent Patrol vest
2 years ago
Full time Patroller. I have use this vest for a week now. So far it has performed well and I like it much better than my previous vest I've used for over 10 years. Main features that have sold me on this vest is the hip strap, and rear "backpack" pockets. The hip strap allows the weight of the vest to ride on the hips rather than hang from the shoulders. The rear of the vest distributes all my self evac gear much better. Larger rear pocket allows for shovel and probe for use during Avalanche mitigation work and does not feel uncomfortable when riding chair. I have had one issue with the vest in that the draw string thats inches up the sides of the vest has broken. I have not yet contacted Arcteryx yet to see if they will fix vest. As all the other reviews I've read, sizes run large.
Q: Pros:
A: Hip strap, and "backpack" style
Q: Cons:
A: Draw strings on side broke
Q: Activity
A: Ski Patrolling
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 4 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Body TypeSlim
5 out of 5 stars.
Completely Satisfied
2 years ago
It rides well and fits everything I need. I was happily surprised by how tall they made the pass-through rear pocket. Seems like it will hold up to a fair amount of abuse. Great job, no complaints.
Q: Activity
A: Ski Patrol
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 4 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Crested Butte, CO
Age:55-64
Gender:Male
4 out of 5 stars.
What I'd like on this
2 years ago
First off, I love this vest. Way better than any other patrol equipment carrier I've ever used.(30 year patrol experience) It seems to size big. I'd get an M were I to buy it again, but it cinched down and doesn't swing around. I'm 6', 175 lbs.
It would be nice to have some gear loops on the lower front pockets for caribeaners etc. Also maybe a loop on or below the radio pocket where I would attach my special patrol watch. And, I liked the external pen pockets on my old vest. That's all I have.
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Quebec
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Body TypeSolid
4 out of 5 stars.
Very good start but would change 1 or 2 things
2 years ago
I love the vest! Althought i believe the sides should be ajustible with a strap and not an elastic. Other then that a small outside slot for a pen or similar item and a radio mic spot would be also very good!
Otherwise i love the pocket system,
Q: Pros:
A: Pockets
Q: Cons:
A: Elastics on the sides
Q: Activity
A: Ski patrol
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 4 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
Fits Very Small
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Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
2 Comments
4 months ago
Vest has pencil sleeve. Forgive me, Arcteryx. The top right pocket has one sleeve on the inside closest to the zipper.
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Flagstaff, AZ
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Best patrol vest
2 years ago
I'm 95% satisfied with this pack and would buy it again. The only (minor) detail it's missing is external straps to clip on tape, rope, etc. The pockets are more than sufficient for this purpose and it's nothing that would stop me from using or purchasing this vest again. It fits everything that was in my patrol backpack and is much more functional and comfortable.
Q: Activity
A: Ski patrol
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 4 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
Fits Very Small
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Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Utah
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Make sure you get the right size!
2 years ago
I originally ordered a large thinking that it would be the sized somewhat similar to a large Arc'teryx jacket (I have several Arc'teryx Jackets in large that fit quite well), but boy was I wrong! It was HUGE! That being said if I had checked the sizing chart I would have known that I should have gotten a medium. I now have the medium, and it still a little big, but I can adjust it as needed so it does the job great.
Otherwise this thing is awesome, huge back pockets, an awesome pass-through pocket in the back as well, and loads up pockets up front. I have used it on the patrol for 3 days, and quite a few patrollers have asked me how to get one. Highly recommend.
Q: Pros:
A: Tons of Pockets, seems very durable
Q: Activity
A: Ski Patrol
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 4 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
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Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Telluride
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Great patrol vest
2 years ago
I’ve had several vests like this. I love the design and features of this vest. I’m 6’ 175lbs and the medium fits well over the shell. Good amount of adjustment. The only feature it is missing is a ski carry (at least I haven’t found one).
Q: Activity
A: Patrol
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:, 4 out of 5, where 1 equals to Fits Very Small and 5 equals to Fits Very Large
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Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Patrol Vest
Adjustable utility vest with integrated hip belt for even load distribution and wearing comfort.
$250.00
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Patrol Vest
Designed to maximize utility and access for patrol and rescue pros. Built with a durable, high-tenacity 210D nylon and back spacer mesh to allow airflow, the Patrol Vest fits a wide range of body types with shoulder and side-panel adjustors, layering easily over winter layering systems. The integrated hip belt carries the load close to the body. The back compartment is large enough for avalanche tools, with a separate pass-through pocket to easily access other large items. The front pocket configuration is maximized to offer easy access to essential tools, including standard issue radios.
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